397 The Physics of Ghosts and Peeling Paint

398 Reincarnation Glitches and Borrowed Life Force

Session 398 The Cosmic Moving Sale and Psychic Side-Hustles Session 398 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on March 11, 1968. Grab a drink, relax, and let's break down how consciousness actually operates when it’s halfway out the door or hogging the psychic spotlight. The Great Physical Disappearing Act Ever wonder why some people seem to "check out" mentally as they get older? Seth breaks it down for us. It isn’t that the personality is falling apart; it’s just that they’ve started moving their furniture into the next reality. * The Gradual Exit: Personalities like Joseph's father or the recently departed Miss Callahan aren't "less" conscious; they just have less control over their physical bodies. They might be bored with the physical system, or they’ve already decided to leave and are doing it in stages. * The Next System: While the body is still here, the personality is already "gathering its energy" in the next system. It’s like having a month-long overlap on two different apartments. * The Birth Glitch: Sometimes, at birth, a past self refuses to let go. Seth compares this to an artist who keeps painting the same old picture over a new canvas. The ego is so stubborn it clings to the new life, causing a "lack of understanding" of its new role. Family Ties and Psychic Vitality Loans Seth gets into some heavy family business regarding Joseph's father. Apparently, the man Joseph knew wasn't "all there" because he had better things to do in other dimensions. * The Passive Father: Joseph’s father "left" subconsciously when Joseph was only two years old. He didn't leave out of cruelty; he just couldn't fully materialize in this reality. His love for photography and machinery was his way of trying to feel "physical" since he couldn't quite stick the landing. * The Vitality Loan: In a wild twist of spiritual accounting, the father "loaned" some of his energy to a cousin's son who needed the extra vitality. Once the father’s physical body finally dies, that energy gets pulled back to the main entity. * Spiritual Bridges: Personalities aren't "closed units." They make alliances and mergers. Seth explains that your father is a "rung on a ladder," connected to everything above and below him. The Mechanics of the Soul If you think you’re just one person in one body, Seth is here to tell you that’s just cute. * Psychic Gestalts: Personalities are always "becoming." They aren't static or neatly packaged "one to a body" like psychologists think. They are constantly changing, growing, and making new alliances. * The Value of Struggle: Even the difficult lessons Joseph's mother faced are described as "victories" in the long run. It’s all about development and learning how to relate to reality. * Multi-Dimensional Living: Seth mentions he is in the room but also in another place and time. Similarly, the father is "in several dimensions at once." Talk about a busy schedule. Direct Wisdom from Seth To give you a taste of the raw energy from this session, here are a few choice quotes: "Personalities are not static things. Entities are eternal. They are not as nicely nor as neatly packaged out, one to a body, as your psychologists believe. They constantly change. They grow." "In a situation such as your father’s... the overall consciousness is not less, but less of it expresses itself in physical terms. It... has already largely decided to leave the system, but does so gradually." "The inner identity does not understand that it is simply taking a different guise, fulfilling different obligations, or using unfulfilled energies." Visit the source: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

397 The Physics of Ghosts and Peeling Paint

Session 397 How to Prepare for the "Big Exit" without panicking This briefing covers the core concepts from Session 397 of The Early Sessions Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on March 6, 1968. This session dives into why ghosts are basically just stuck in a bad habit, how to prepare for the "big exit" without panicking, and why being "evil" is really just a case of being an unfinished flower. The Ghostly Focus Fail Ever wonder why ghosts are so glitchy? Seth explains that apparitions aren't exactly "haunting" houses so much as they are failing to change their channel. * Pseudoimages and Habits: Ghosts are often individuals who just can’t stop looking at the physical world. They subconsciously try to build a physical body out of habit, but because they are "out of alignment," they can't make a solid image. * Misdirected Energy: Seth notes that "The personality insists on behaving as if it were in the physical condition however, and out of habit attempts to construct a physical form. He is not imprisoned within this pseudoimage... but the energy used is misdirected and largely futile." * Practice Makes Perfect: If you learn to shift your attention away from the physical world now, you can gain "legitimate firsthand experience" that isn't physical. This makes the eventual transition way smoother. Terminal Illness and the "Bird" Metaphor Transitioning out of a body can be messy if you aren't prepared. Seth uses a pretty vivid analogy regarding Jane (Ruburt) and an injured bird to explain the relationship between the personality and the body. * Cellular Awareness: Every single cell in your body has its own consciousness. When the "I" personality panics during a terminal illness, it "bears down" on the body consciousness like a weight. * The Big Release: Instead of clinging, the personality should bless the body. As Seth puts it: "When the personality understands, it can indeed then will itself to leave the body in an aware state, and as it goes bless the body consciousness... release the tiny birdlike awareness within each cell, and go on to its own transition." The Nature of "Evil" and Cosmic Justice Seth gets pretty philosophical here, basically telling us to chill out about "final judgments." * The Seed vs. The Flower: Evil isn't some dark force; it's just a lack of growth or knowledge. Seth famously states: "You cannot call a seed evil because it is not yet the flower." * No Cosmic Jail: There is no final judgment or punishment for "crimes" after death because everything is in transition toward better understanding. However, you still have to face the consequences of your intent. * Co-Creation: We aren't just characters in a game. We are "co-creators" and part of "All That Is," which is a "god constantly in the process of creation, action acting upon itself." Ruburt’s Commitment and the Alchemy of Art The session concludes with some personal updates on Jane Roberts (Ruburt) and her commitment to the work. * Yoga and Joy: Jane started doing yoga again, which Seth says is a sign that her spirit is regaining its joy and shedding inner resistance. * Writing Alchemy: Jane’s writing career and the Seth Material are merging into a "natural art production." Seth is backing this 100%, noting that her energies are now fully committed to this "alchemy." --- Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

396 The Actual Physics of the Afterlife

Session 396 Insights from the Other Side: Seth on Life After Death Hey there, cosmic travelers! Grab a snack and kick back, because we’re diving into some seriously heavy—yet surprisingly chill—intel from the one and only Seth. This briefing covers the vibes of Session 396 from The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the night of March 4, 1968. Seth decided it was finally time to talk about the "post-game" show—what happens right after you kick the bucket. Apparently, Jane (Ruburt) and Robert (Joseph) finally leveled up enough to handle the truth without freaking out. The "You’re Already a Spirit" Reality Check First off, Seth wants you to know that dying isn't like getting a surprise promotion. You don't suddenly grow a halo and a harp. * You don't "become" a spirit when you die; you are one right now. You're just wearing a "physical suit" at the moment. * Death isn't about moving to a specific "place." There are no zip codes in the afterlife. It’s all about psychological and psychic environments. * Seth puts it bluntly: "You do not suddenly become a spirit. You are one... It goes without saying that there is no other place in those terms, into which those those who have survived physical death disappear." The "Purgatory" Loop: When Artists Get Stuck Ever met someone who can’t stop talking about high school? Well, it gets worse after death. Seth describes a "between-plane existence" that sounds a bit like a glitchy video game. * Some people get stuck recreating their past over and over. They might even change the ending so they finally get that fame or revenge they missed out on. * The catch? It’s all a "counterfeit environment." The other people in these scenarios are just "vivid hallucinations." * Seth compares this to an artist who finishes a painting but, instead of moving on, just keeps painting the same thing forever without realizing it. Legends call this "purgatory," but it's really just a creative dead-end. Ghostly Glitches and Apparitions Ever wondered why ghosts seem so moody? Seth explains that some spirits are just too stubborn to let go of the physical world. * If someone is acting out their past with enough "frenzy," they can actually disrupt electromagnetic patterns and break through into our reality. * These "ghosts" aren't exactly free; they’re more like prisoners of their own unfulfilled wishes. * As Seth notes: "He is acting out the past so vividly and with such a frenzy that electromagnetic patterns are momentarily disrupted. He breaks through into ‘current’... physical reality, but he cannot step forth freely into it." Mindset Matters: Pack Your Best Beliefs Your belief system is your only luggage at the point of transition. If you bring junk beliefs, you’re going to have a bad time. * The Atheist Nap: If you believe death is the absolute end, you might end up in a "quite unnecessary period of unconsciousness." * The Hell-Scare: Believing in a physical hell can cause "psychological torment" with imaginary monsters. Totally avoidable! * The Heaven Delay: Believing in a stereotyped heaven doesn't hurt, but it acts like a spiritual snooze button, delaying your new responsibilities. * The good news? Friends and "rapport" carry over. People who actually knew the "real you" (even from past lives) will be there to help you out. Seth even promised to personally greet Robert! --- Head over to the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

395 Trance Mechanics and the Old Man Transposition

Session 395: The Multidimensional Vibe Shift The Source This briefing covers the cosmic happenings of Session 395 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on February 26, 1968. It’s a classic deep-dive into the psychic mechanics of Jane Roberts (Ruburt), witnessed by Peggy Gallagher, and featuring a very chatty, very insightful Seth. The Big Breakthrough: Intellect Meets Intuition The session kicks off with a major vibe check on Jane’s creative process. Apparently, getting rejected by a publisher was exactly the spark Jane needed to bridge the gap between her brain and her soul. Seth points out that Jane’s poetry was always where her "intuition" lived, while her prose was where her "intellect" played skeptic. * The Personality Divorce: Before this session, Jane’s personality was a bit divided. Her intellect dealt with ideas it didn’t fully accept, while her poetry was way ahead of the curve. * The Reconciliation: This new book idea represents a "victory" and a "spiritual and intellectual battleground" where she finally lets her whole self get behind the work. * Energy Levels: Because Jane is finally relaxing into her role, Seth has way more "available energy" to play with. It’s like upgrading from a AA battery to a full-on power grid. Spooky Vision: How Seth Sees the Room If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a multidimensional teacher looking into a living room, Seth breaks it down. When Jane’s eyes are open, he’s basically using her nervous system to see 3D physical forms, but his "natural" view is much more "chilling" and psychedelic. * Psychic Entities: Seth sees people as "electromagnetic and psychic entities" and can see the "essence of your personality in all its past and present existences." * The "Monster" in the Room: In a humorous moment, Seth suggests putting the "frightening monster"—which was actually just Willy the cat—behind a closed door to save Peggy from "undue torment and inner terror." The Voice Box: Three Flavors of Seth This session was a literal laboratory for trance states. Seth experimented with three distinct ways of communicating through Jane: * Standard Seth: The forceful, clear voice we all know and love. * The Subtle Blend: A "lilting" and "quiet" voice where Jane’s personality stays on the surface, but Seth is "directly beneath." This is for those times when they need to keep it low-key in public. * The Old Man: A deep, muffled, masculine "old man’s voice" that involved Jane leaning forward with her head down. Seth explains this involves the "transposition of an old nervous system pattern" and could eventually lead to actual changes in the physical face. Key Wisdom from the Session To illustrate the depth of this transition, Seth noted: "The intellect has learned from the intuitive portions of the self. It has not been conquered, it has been freed. The force, the basic vitality of the whole personality, has been gathered together, or rather is just being united for the first time in this existence." Credits and Study Resources This summary is based on the Seth Material published by the New Awareness Network. If you want to dive deeper into these cosmic vibes, you should absolutely study the Seth Material books. You can find them at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. Podcast Declaration: This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. Stay spooky and keep learning.

394 Why Seth Withheld the Date of Death

Session 394: Death, Bricks, and Past-Life Art Welcome to the chillest briefing you’ll read today. We’re diving into the cosmic archives with Session 394 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of February 19, 1968. Grab a beverage, relax, and let’s see what Seth had to say while Jane Roberts was channeling and dealing with a very needy cat. The Pitre Family: Death, Dreams, and "Fashionable" Reality The session kicked off with some heavy but oddly comforting news for John Pitre regarding his ill wife, Peggy. If you think life and death are rigid, Seth is here to tell you it’s mostly about what "outfit" your soul is wearing. * Not Today, Satan: Seth made it clear that while Peggy senses her passing, it wasn't happening in the immediate future. There’s an "intervening event" first—likely involving her mother or an aunt passing away to wait for her on the other side. * The Spiritual Wardrobe: Seth noted there’s no real conflict between John’s ideas and his wife’s orthodox beliefs. He colorfully explained: "She has clothed a basic idea of reality in certain garments, and he has chosen other garments. Both are necessarily distortive, but beneath both is the same reality." * Dream School: Peggy hasn't been just sleeping; she’s been getting "previews of things to come" and meeting "survival personalities," including a young boy who is a relative. * The "A S" Venture: For John, the future looks busy. Seth predicted new business openings within three years, specifically mentioning the initials "A S" and a strange connection to "the laying of bricks" rooted in something from 1963. Session Mechanics and a Very Distracting Cat Jane was apparently feeling a bit "heady" before this session. It turns out, her physical symptoms were just her being worried about delivering potentially sad news to the Pitres. Once she got the info out, the symptoms chilled out. * Routine is King: Seth emphasized that keeping a regular schedule helps Jane (Ruburt) develop her abilities. He even mentioned that Jane feels safer when Joseph (Robert) is there to hold down the fort. * Willy the Party Pooper: In a classic "cats will be cats" moment, their cat Willy decided to jump into Jane’s lap mid-trance at 10:11 PM. Seth had to take a break because, apparently, even multidimensional personalities find a cat in the lap a bit much for projection. Joseph’s Art and the Boston Connection The conversation took a turn toward the "sculp"—a hanging cross sculpture Joseph made. * The Irony of Illustration Board: Joseph originally saw the sculpture as a heavy cast-iron piece in a vision, but realized that would probably bring the ceiling down. He built it out of illustration board instead. Talk about practical manifesting! * Past Life Vibes: Seth revealed the sculpture is a symbol of Joseph’s past life in Boston, where he died around 1872. * Religious Hang-ups: In that life, the crucifix was a "distasteful" symbol of the Catholic Church for him, while the bare cross felt like a "pure Protestant" symbol of a joyless afterlife. * A Joyous Encounter: Seth encouraged a move away from those old, heavy vibes, stating: "Our studies and any true expression of the inner self, should lead to a joyous encounter with reality and the everyday moment, out of which eternity is spun." Visit and find the good stuff at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].