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Briefing: Seth on Matter, Growth, and Getting an 'A'

Alright folks, settle in for a wild ride. We're diving into Session 71 of The Early Sessions Book 2 of the Seth Material, recorded way back on July 15, 1964. This session is a real mind-bender where Seth basically tells us that everything we think we know about growth is, well, hilariously wrong.

Constructions: Primary vs. Secondary

Seth kicks things off by explaining how we build our reality. He breaks it down into two main categories:

• Primary Constructions: This is you. Your body. It’s described as a "psychic gestalt, formed into matter by a consciousness of itself." Essentially, your consciousness tries to create a physical replica of its inner self. But it's never a perfect copy, because fully locking consciousness into matter would be a trap.
• Secondary Constructions: This is everything else you perceive—the chair you're sitting on, the tree outside. These are objects created by a consciousness based on its idea of other consciousnesses, using data from telepathy and other fun psychic channels. They have a generalized awareness but lack the unique, personal direction of a "whole self."

Consciousness: You're More Than Just Your Brain-Chatter

To understand this, Seth gives a killer analogy. Your total consciousness is like an "almost infinite light." The part you use every day—your ego—is just one focused beam, like the low beams on a car. You wouldn't use high beams in city traffic; likewise, the whole self only uses the "beam" of consciousness necessary for the situation. Using the full wattage would be totally distracting.

The Big Illusion: Nothing Actually "Grows"

Here's where it gets really chilling. Seth states emphatically that matter does not grow.

"Seed does not grow into grass. Acorns do not grow into trees. Children do not grow into adults... Matter does not grow. I cannot make this too plain."

The reason? The matter that makes up a blade of grass is completely different from the matter that made up the seed. The atoms and molecules are in a constant state of flux, appearing and disappearing almost instantly. The continuity you perceive isn't in the matter; it's in the consciousness projecting the form. What we call "growth" is actually a process Seth calls value fulfillment—the immaterial consciousness getting better at expressing itself in the physical world.

The End of "Book One"

This session was a big one. Seth declares it the end of the "preliminary lessons" of their course, the foundational material for any deep understanding. He was so pleased with Jane and Rob's progress that he gave them a report card. The grade? An "A"! He congratulates them on completing the "beginner’s manual" and humorously promises to help prepare their new house energetically, though he draws the line at physical chores: "I refuse to do Ruburt’s cleaning for him."

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This analysis is based on the Seth Material, published by the New Awareness Network. To truly grasp these profound and transformative concepts, we encourage you to study the Seth books. You can find them at the official New Awareness Network bookstore and website: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

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