The Early Sessions

360 Seth Negotiates as the Cagey Old Gentleman

20 min · 20 de may de 2026
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Session 360 A Chill Morning in New York with a Cagey Gentleman Welcome to a deep dive into a rather spontaneous moment in metaphysical history. We’re looking at Session 360 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the morning of August 16, 1967. Imagine the scene: Jane Roberts, her husband Rob, and their publisher Frederick Fell are hanging out in a New York City office. Jane had just turned down a TV appearance on the Alan Burke Show, and instead of being under the bright studio lights, she ends up channeling everyone’s favorite "energy personality essence" right across a publisher’s desk. It’s relaxed, it’s a bit spooky, and Seth is in a particularly charming mood. The Vibes and the "No-Show" Seth wasted no time letting everyone know he was thrilled about skipping the TV gig. He wasn't looking for cheap fame; he was looking for the right atmosphere to drop some knowledge. * The Educator's Choice: Seth explicitly describes himself as an educator. He felt the TV environment wasn't the right "classroom" for his brand of wisdom. * Business Advice from the Beyond: In a classic move, Seth offers to help Jane (whom he calls Ruburt) with business matters. He even tells Rob (Joseph) that he'll be looking out for them. * The "Cagey" Persona: Seth literally calls himself a "cagey old gentleman." He’s got jokes, he’s got boundaries, and he’s definitely in charge of the room. Psychic Snapshots for the Publisher During this impromptu session, Seth decided to flex his multidimensional muscles by giving Frederick Fell some "impressions" regarding his daughter’s upcoming trip to Europe. * The Travel Forecast: Seth mentions a brief, voluntary stopover before reaching a final destination. He reassures the father, stating, "There is safety for the daughter." * The Linen Shop Mystery: He throws out some incredibly specific details—numbers like 2, 1, and 5, a cobblestone street, and a thin, gray-haired person running a shop. * The Red-Haired Connection: Seth picks up on a woman with reddish hair. As it turns out, Frederick Fell’s wife had red hair, proving the "cagey old gentleman" was definitely tuned into the right frequency. Pro-Tips on Interpreting Prophecy The session notes provide a humorous look at how tricky psychic data can be. Apparently, predicting the future is a bit like trying to read a map while it's still being drawn. * The "Forgotten Acquaintance" Glitch: Seth had previously predicted Jane would meet an "old forgotten acquaintance" in Boston. It didn't happen there. Instead, they bumped into an old friend, Merle Cratsley, at an outdoor restaurant in NYC. * Sentence-by-Sentence Logic: The notes suggest that psychic data should be read one line at a time. Just because two facts come out together doesn't mean they happen at the same time or place. It’s all a bit of a cosmic jigsaw puzzle. Insightful Quotes from the Session To give you a taste of the "cagey gentleman" himself, here are a few gems from the transcript: * "I am, and have indeed always been, an educator. However there are some circumstances where education becomes difficult, and the circumstances were not those of our choosing or of our liking." * "We will now end the session. I am a cagey old gentleman… I will at all times—and this is for your benefit, Joseph—I will protect your Ruburt." Explore More We highly recommend studying the Seth Material books to expand your own horizons. You can find everything you need at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

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episode 388 Why the Soul Chose Multiple Sclerosis artwork

388 Why the Soul Chose Multiple Sclerosis

Session 388: Cosmic Course Correction We’re looking at a transcript dated December 20, 1967, where Seth breaks down why we sometimes pick the "hard mode" in the game of life. This session was held for John and Peg Pitre, dealing with Peg’s struggle with multiple sclerosis. The Science of the "Brain Zap" Before getting into the past-life drama, Seth gets technical about how our vibes literally affect our hardware. It turns out, repression isn't just a mood killer; it's a motor system killer. * Peg’s condition involves "strong electrical brain discharges" in disorganized patterns. * Emotions are described as "electrical, magnetic realities." When you bottle them up, they don't just vanish; they cause erratic disorders in the body's stability. * Seth notes that Peg resisted hypnosis because the "intense psychic and psychological reorganization" required for recovery felt scarier than the illness itself. Karma: It’s Not a Cosmic Slap Forget what you heard about karma being a punishment for being a jerk. Seth flips the script, explaining that we choose our challenges like a soul-level CrossFit workout. * Quote: "The basic idea of karma is not punishment. Karma presents the opportunity for development; to make use of opportunities that were not taken advantage of, to fill in gaps of ignorance, to enlarge understanding through experience, to do what should be done." * Free choice is the ultimate rule. No one is forcing you into a difficult life; your "entity" (the bigger you) sets up the drama to help you grow. The Italian Soap Opera (Past Life Edition) Seth takes us back to a hill village in Southern Italy (near Ventura) to explain the root of the current situation. * The Persona: Peg was once a man named Nicolo Vanguardi. * The Conflict: Nicolo had a crippled daughter, Rosalina. He cared for her for years but was "thoroughly embittered" and resented her for ruining his chances to remarry. * The Twist: When Rosalina finally left at age 33 with a man from a nearby village, Nicolo hated her for "forsaking" him. * The Reversal: In this life, the roles are flipped. Peg is now the one being cared for, experiencing the dependency she once resented in her daughter. Interestingly, John was the man who took the daughter away in that past life. The "One-Dose" Strategy Why would anyone choose a heavy illness? According to Seth, Peg’s entity is a bit of a "daredevil" who wanted to finish her earthly business in one go. * Peg chose to "telescope" her learning into one life situation rather than spreading it out over several boring ones. * By adopting a position of dependency, she is facing "grievous flaws" like impatience and lack of compassion head-on. * Quote: "This is the last reincarnation for John’s wife because of this decision. The personality will then have experience in other than earthly existences." * Seth emphasizes that there is no "predestination." While the challenge was set, the outcome—whether recovery or early departure—is still up to the individual's choice. Visit and find them at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. Session 367 ~ 373, 375, 377 ~ 380, 382, 384, 385 and 387 are not included in Book 8 of The Early Sessions. These sessions were deleted from the record because they contained highly personal materials. Some of the sessions are published in "The Personal Sessions".

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episode 386 God Expresses Himself Through Your Individuality artwork

386 God Expresses Himself Through Your Individuality

Session 386: A Solo Flight into the Multiverse Welcome to the cosmic lounge, where the vibes are high and the reality is thin. Today, we are diving deep into a legendary moment in psychic history: Session 386 from The Early Sessions Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on December 7, 1967. This wasn’t your typical scheduled sit-down. This was an unscheduled "party" of sorts—an ESP class held by Jane Roberts with a few witnesses (Audrey Shepherd, Ruth Chatfield, and Venice McCullough). The kicker? It was Jane’s first-ever solo flight. Her husband Rob was lurking in the back studio working on an index, leaving Jane to let Seth through all on her own. Talk about a major confidence boost for her psychic muscles! The Big Cosmic Picture: Key Insights Seth didn't hold back just because Rob wasn't there to take the official notes. He dropped some heavy truths about who we are and where we're going: * Death is Just a Wardrobe Change: Seth clarifies that surviving physical death isn't about becoming a nameless blob of energy. You stay you. As Seth puts it, "Those who survive physical death are individuals, as they have always been." * The Translation Problem: Our intellectual brains are a bit limited. We can’t quite grasp "pure truth" in its raw form, so it has to be served up in parables and interpretations. One part of you is pure truth; the rest of you is just trying to figure out what the heck is going on. * You’re Bigger on the Inside: You exist in more dimensions than you realize. Your reality "transcends your understanding" and your "intellectual knowledge." If you want to find the real answers, you’ve got to look for them in those quiet, intuitive moments. * God’s Unique Expression: Here’s a chillingly beautiful thought: individuality isn’t a flaw; it’s the point. Seth explains that "through your own individuality what you call God expresses himself and is known." * The Telepathic Connection: We aren't actually separated from those who have passed on. The energy that moves the universe is the same energy moving your hand right now. Seth notes that those in other dimensions will "telepathically let you understand matters that you did did not understand before." The Reincarnation Files: Audrey’s Past Lives Seth decided to get specific with Audrey Shepherd, giving her a quick tour of her own soul’s resume. It turns out she’s been quite the traveler: * The Warsaw Merchant: A male trader in Warsaw (Myshurek family) with a French wife and four kids. * The Dutch Life: An existence in Holland back in 1242. * The Spanish Chapter: A life in Spain during the 13th century. * California Dreaming: A stint in what we now call California during the early 1800s. * The Gender Balance: Across her various stays on Earth, she’s been a woman twice and a man three times. Apparently, her current love for the outdoors is a carry-over from those earlier male lives. Final Thoughts and Credits This session marks a "significant step forward" in the Seth Material, proving that the connection was strong enough to thrive even without the usual structure. Visit and find the goods at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. ession 367 ~ 373, 375, 377 ~ 380, 382, 384, 385 and 387 are not included in Book 8 of The Early Sessions. These sessions were deleted from the record because they contained highly personal materials. Some of the sessions are published in "The Personal Sessions".

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episode 383 Future Memories of the Black Coat artwork

383 Future Memories of the Black Coat

Session 383: Potential Realities and Painted Future Recorded on November 29, 1967, session 383 is filled with "future visions," artistic truth bombs, and some seriously weird coincidences that make reality look like a well-edited script. The Vision in the Studio Before the session even kicked off, Rob (the scribe) had a bit of a "glitch in the matrix" moment. While working in his studio, he saw a vivid, life-size vision of a painting of Bill Gallagher. * The vision was so solid it looked like it was being propped up by "invisible hands." * It featured Bill in a long dark coat against a stylized background of colorful pyramids. * The spooky part? Rob later saw Bill Gallagher leaving their apartment wearing the exact same long black coat—a garment Rob didn’t even know existed in Bill’s wardrobe. * When Rob tried to "force" the vision to stay, it faded. Seth later noted that the vision was a literal look at a future painting, made possible because Rob was allowing himself more "inner freedom." Seth on Art and Potential Reality Seth didn’t just confirm the vision; he dropped some heavy philosophy on how creativity actually works. If you think you're "inventing" something from scratch, Seth might have a humorous "I told you so" for you. * Time is a Construct: Seth explained that the painting already exists. In one reality, it's already done. Rob is just waiting for his current "time framework" to catch up. * The Whole Self’s Gallery: Seth describes paintings as existing in "potential form," created by the "whole self." * Custom-Fit Creativity: These potential forms are specifically "attuned" to the individual artist. No one else can "pick up" your specific creative potential from the cosmic energy field—it’s yours or nobody’s. * Materializing the Potential: Seth defined great artists as those who "materialize physically the paintings already created by the whole self in potential form." The "Pell and Fell" Synchronicity Things got even weirder when the conversation shifted to Jane Roberts' (referred to as Ruburt) writing career and her manuscript High, Low and Psycho. * Seth had previously hinted at a publisher starting with "L" or "V." * Jane found "Liveright," which has both. The office address? 386 Park Avenue South—the exact same building as her other publisher, Frederick Fell. * The punchline? Liveright’s editor was named "Pell." Seth seemed quite amused by these "coincidences," suggesting they were part of a broader "inner ground of being" that connects individuals and events. Key Quotes to Vibe With To illustrate the depth of this session, here are a few choice nuggets of wisdom: * "The painting exists and in one reality you have already completed it. In your present framework however you seem to be waiting for the developments to occur." * "You are already the self who will paint that portrait. The insights that will lead to it already exist." * "To the extent that you fail to materialize your potentials in physical form, you have failed in a given physical existence." Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [http://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. Session 367 ~ 373, 375, 377 ~ 380, 382, 384, 385, and 387 are not included in Book 8 of The Early Sessions. These sessions were deleted from the record because they contained highly personal materials. Some of the sessions are published in "The Personal Sessions".

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episode 381 The Table That Levitated and Shattered artwork

381 The Table That Levitated and Shattered

Session 381: When Furniture Fights Back and Spirits Get Severe Pull up a chair—preferably one that isn’t planning a rebellion—because we are diving into a night where the laws of physics took a coffee break. Session 381 recorded on November 24, 1967 wasn't just a chat with a ghost; it was a full-contact paranormal event involving a very stressed-out three-legged table. The Warm-Up: Gravity is Just a Suggestion Before the main event on the 24th, there was a "warm-up" session on Wednesday, November 22. Jane, Rob, and two college students, Claire and Carl, decided to indulge in some table tipping. This wasn't your grandma's seance; this table was doing Irish jigs on command and playing tag. * The Invisible Force: The group experienced a pressure so thick it felt like "two magnets repelling each other." * The Weight of the Spirit: Being college students, they did the most logical thing: they got a bathroom scale. Carl measured a staggering 70 to 90 pounds of upward pressure coming from the table. * A A Joins the Party: Jane identified the "inhabitant" of the table as "A A," who was more than happy to show off. The Main Event: The Night the Table Died Fast forward to Friday, November 24. The room was packed with twelve people, including skeptics, friends, and a lot of high-octane mental energy. Things got rowdy fast. * The Breaking Point: While two guests, Bill and Pat, were putting all their muscle into leveling the table, the energy hit a "palpable peak of mental and physical excitement." * Furniture Fatality: The table couldn't take the cosmic tug-of-war. The top split, a leg was torn clean off the pedestal, and a two-inch nail was bent at a 90-degree angle. * Seth’s Dramatic Entrance: Shortly after the table crashed, Seth decided it was the perfect time to drop in. He wasn't exactly in a "party mood." Rob described him as "deadly serious" and "unmercifully" blunt. Insights from the "Old Man" Seth used the shattered table as a metaphor for the untapped power sitting in the room. * On Reality: Seth didn't mince words: "The physical universe is as unpredictable as the behavior of that table. I come to you as a complete stranger... but you are not strangers to me." * On Personal Responsibility: He called out a "Jesuit" (Bill) for using flippancy to avoid his own abilities, stating, "It does you no good to smile. It is yourself with whom you must become friendly and yourself you must face." * Who is A A?: Seth revealed that the table’s "ghost," A A, was Alexander Anare, a lawyer who died in 1906. He was part of a psychic study group in Cleveland and really liked "the manipulation of physical matter." Predictions and Past Lives Seth didn't stop at philosophy; he started dropping specific data points like a cosmic investigator: * The 1970 Crisis: He predicted a "severe crisis" for a guest named Danny by 1970 involving people with the initials A L and F W. * Medical Intuition: He corrected a guest named Dick on his birth year (1939 vs 1938), then diagnosed a circulatory issue in his extremities and a minor problem in the fourth vertebra. * Carl’s History: During a second brief appearance, Seth revealed Carl was once a Roman woman in Germany (Acri-la) with five children, and later a merchant in Bordeaux in 1826. Visit the source: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. Session 367 ~ 373, 375, 377 ~ 380, and 384 ~ 387 are not included in Book 8 of The Early Sessions. These sessions were deleted from the record because they contained highly personal materials. Some of the sessions are published in "The Personal Sessions".

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episode 376 Unfreezing Molecules and Warping Space-Time artwork

376 Unfreezing Molecules and Warping Space-Time

Session 376: Spooky Table Physics and Psychic Vibes Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic mechanics of the unknown. We’re unpacking Session 376 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of October 30, 1967. If you thought moving furniture was just for moving day, think again. This session gets into the "how-to" of table tipping and the etiquette of talking to the dead. The Science of Psychic Furniture Moving Seth breaks down the "force field" vibes required to get a table moving without using your muscles. It turns out, it’s all about molecular chemistry and bridge-building. * Molecular Unfreezing: Psychic energy from the people sitting at the table actually alters the table's molecular construction. Seth notes: "The molecules are unfrozen, so to speak, and become fluid... there is a freer interplay of molecules between the table and the physical organism." * The Molecular Bridge-Field: A temporary field is constructed between the sitters and the object. The "main sensitive" acts like a field operator, while everyone else's energy contributes to the battery. * The Brain-Table Connection: Energy from "survival personalities" (those who have passed on) triggers electrical changes in the sensitive’s brain. This charge leaps into the table’s molecular structure, creating a force field. * Space-Time Warps: When things get really intense, a dimensional effect occurs. Seth explains: "This is truly a space-time warp, permitting free interchanges." This can even lead to apparitions or full-on levitation if the field is stable enough. Survival Personalities and Ghostly Etiquette Not every "survival personality" wants to be your Sunday night entertainment. Seth shares a chilling story about a field trip to a deserted building where a doctor had committed suicide. * Mind Your Business: On October 27, 1967, the group tried to contact a personality named Willamin in a dark, abandoned room. Seth showed up just to tell them to back off. * Respecting the Dead: Seth’s stance was clear: let the man rest. He told the group: "Let the poor man rest in peace... he would be 'here' for a while longer yet, then leave. In the meantime we had no business trying to contact him." * Vibe Checks: The type of personalities you contact and the messages you get depend heavily on your own state of mind. If you’re looking for trouble, or just being nosy, the universe might just tell you to go home. Pro-Tips for Psychic Experiments If you're planning on trying this at home (carefully!), here are a few insights from the session: * Material Matters: Some tables move easier than others, not because of weight, but because of their "psychic connections." A table built by its owner is often a better "channel." * Atmospheric Conditions: The weather and the "clearness" of the room's energy affect how stable the force field is and how clear the messages come through. Team Dynamics: Seth even gives specific "lineups" for Jane’s ESP class, proving that the right combination of people is key to hitting that psychic sweet spot. Visit the Source: Check out the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. Session 367 ~ 373, 375, 377 ~ 380, and 384 ~ 387 are not included in Book 8 of The Early Sessions. These sessions were deleted from the record because they contained highly personal materials. Some of the sessions are published in "The Personal Sessions".

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