The Case of the Psychic Cold and the Unpleasantness That Wasn't
Welcome, reality creators, to our deep dive into Session 80 of The Early Sessions, Book 2 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of August 24, 1964. This session is a real gem, catching our intrepid duo, Jane (Ruburt) and Rob, just as they've returned from vacation, nursing some spectacular head colds and wondering if a previously predicted "unpleasantness" was about to drop. Let's see how the power of expectation played out.
A Dodged Bullet at the Office
You might recall that way back in Session 63, Seth had flagged this very date, August 24th, as one that "could possibly see an unpleasantness arise." On the day itself, Rob's boss called and asked him to increase his hours from part-time to full-time. For Rob, who cherished his afternoon painting time as "vital, to my well-being," this was a potential crisis. However, armed with an improved understanding of his own power, Rob simply declined the offer, and his boss accepted it with "usual good grace." No drama, no conflict.
Seth’s take on this non-event was simple and powerful: "The unpleasantness for this date was avoided largely because of your own improved expectations and understanding." They expected a good outcome, and they created it. Mic drop.
The Real Reason for the Sniffles
So, what about those colds? Jane and Rob thought they were just regular vacation bugs. Oh, how delightfully wrong they were. The real culprit was a psychic pout. They had returned to the Driftwood Lounge, the scene of their famous "projected fragments" experience from the previous summer, only to find it had been redecorated. Jane, in particular, was not a fan of the new look.
According to Seth, this disappointment was the root cause. The bar had become a "place of psychic hominess," and the changes left them feeling disconnected. Seth explains with a cosmic twinkle in his eye: "Ruburt in particular resented the material changes made there, and felt left out in the cold."
That’s right, Jane literally manifested a cold from feeling left out in the cold. And Rob? He caught it because, despite his conscious efforts to stay healthy, he subconsciously expected to. As Seth notes, "You picked up his cold for the same reason. Actually you expected subconsciously to catch it." This is a hilarious and profound example of how our deep-seated beliefs can override our conscious wishes.
Final Thoughts and Loose Ends
This was a short session, as Seth insisted they enjoy their vacation. He didn't have time to confirm if Rob’s experiment in getting his old car to use less oil through positive expectation actually worked (though the evidence seemed promising!). But the core lesson is crystal clear: your expectations, conscious or otherwise, are the architects of your experience. You can sidestep a conflict or manifest a head cold based entirely on the psychic atmosphere you create.
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This analysis is based on the Seth Material, channeled by Jane Roberts. The material is copyrighted and published by the New Awareness Network. To explore these profound and often humorous concepts further, we strongly encourage you to study the Seth Material books and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.
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