038 Intimate Becoming and Fluid Reality -- Seth on the Sixth Sense, Psychic Boundaries, and Why Your Ulcer Isn't Random

Session 38 recorded on March 25, 1964, delves into the nature of psychic demonstrations, the intricate functions of the inner senses, and the fundamental principle that vitality creates its own form.

Context and Stance on Psychic Demonstrations

The session commences following Jane and Rob's receipt of a letter from the American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR), in which a scientist requested that Seth describe him or an associate as a demonstration of his abilities. Seth addresses this request directly, establishing a clear policy regarding such "performances."

An Introduction to the Inner Senses

A significant portion of the session is dedicated to outlining the functions of the inner senses, which Seth describes as being more organized and intertwined than the physical outer senses.

The Fifth Inner Sense: Cognition of Essence

Seth provides a detailed exploration of the fifth inner sense, which he calls "cognition of the knowledgeable essence." This sense represents a profound departure from ordinary perception.

• Function: It involves a direct, instantaneous cognition of the essence of living tissue by transcending physical boundaries. It is an "intimate becoming, or a transformation of self into something else."
• Analogy: Seth explains that if this sense were fully available, it would "enable you to enter into your friend." The common phrase "to put yourself in someone else’s place" is offered as the closest approximation of its function.
• Safeguards and Purpose: This sense is not an invasion or a method of control. Seth clarifies that "these senses do not function until they can be handled correctly." The inner self-conscious ego uses this sense constantly, but the outer ego receives only minimal, filtered information. It is essential for genuine understanding between individuals.

The Sixth Inner Sense: Knowledge of Basic Vitality

Seth introduces the sixth inner sense as a foundational ability upon which the others are built.

• Function: This sense is the "entity’s innate working knowledge of the basic vitality of the universe." It is the fundamental understanding required for any manipulation of reality or "vitality stuff."
• Analogy: Seth compares it to the innate sense of balance required to stand upright in the physical world.
• Importance: This sense is constantly used by the inner self to construct the "physical camouflage universe." Seth identifies it as a cornerstone of the material, stating that it will be a "basic starting point" for future discussions on how man constructs his universe.

Vitality, Form, and the Creation of Reality

To contextualize the seemingly strange capabilities of the inner senses, Seth presents a fundamental principle of reality: form is not rigid, and it does not precede existence.

"Vitality gives itself a shape and form. The form does not impose itself upon the vitality."

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This briefing is based on Session 38 from The Seth Material, The Early Sessions, Book 1, published by New Awareness Network, Inc. This podcast is for educational purposes and will be distributed free of charge on all major platforms.

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