Session 318 Deep Dives and Ego Vibes
Welcome to the session summary, everyone! We’re diving into some seriously "chilling" psychological insights from the one and only Seth. Today’s breakdown comes straight from Session 318 of The Early Sessions Book 7 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of February 8, 1967.
The Telepathic Radar and the "Invisible" Stress
Seth starts off by pointing out that Ruburt (Jane Roberts) is picking up way more than she realizes. Even if you aren't "consciously" aware of telepathic or clairvoyant data, your personality is still reacting to it. Talk about a hidden vibe check!
- The Muriel Connection: Ruburt was reacting to the mental illness of a girl named Muriel through clairvoyant observation. Because their lives had similarities (leaving college, disapproval from mothers), Ruburt "sensitized" herself to Muriel’s situation.
- The Power of Suggestion: To handle this barrage of invisible data, Seth recommends a daily mantra: "only react to constructive suggestions."
- Ignorance Isn't Bliss: As Seth bluntly puts it: "Ignorance is no excuse, for I have told him."
The Ego’s "Huge Trick"
This is where it gets funny—and a little bit relatable. Seth explains how Ruburt’s ego felt threatened by her growing psychic abilities and decided to play a "spiteful" game of pretend.
- The Strategy: The ego pretended to accept the psychic self but then set impossible, "saintly" standards.
- The Fake Image: The ego claimed that real psychics are always dignified, quiet, and restrained—basically everything Ruburt wasn't—just so it could say, "See? You can't do this."
- The Quote: "This trick was this: it pretended to accept the psychic nature as part of itself... But it purposefully distorted the idea image so grotesquely that it knew it could not be maintained."
Why We Get "Tied in Knots" (Literally)
Seth gets into the nitty-gritty of how psychological conflict turns into physical symptoms like arthritis and stiff necks. It’s all about symbolism, folks.
- Symbolic Hand-Tying: Ruburt felt she couldn't "run" from her problems anymore, so she symbolically tied her own hands. "He was tied in knots, hence the swollen joints."
- Rigidity of Attitude: A stiff neck is quite literally a physical expression of a rigid mental attitude.
- The Role of Art: Poetry isn't just a hobby; it’s a "siphon" for subconscious moods. It clears out the mental clutter so the deeper psychic work can happen.
Seth’s "Life Hacks" and Quick Tips
Seth wraps up with some very specific, almost "interior design" level advice to help clear the energy:
- Ditch the Cod-Liver Oil: Not because of the oil, but because the word "arthritis" on the bottle acts as a negative suggestion every time it's used.
- Green is the Vibe: Ruburt reacts favorably to the color green; it’s got that healing quality.
- The Bedroom Audit: Seth suggests getting rid of a specific pink nightgown and moving away from a small lamp in the bedroom that was causing a "disinclination to sleep."
- Social Life: Seth actually encourages an evening out over the weekend. Party on!
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