140 When the Ego Pulls the Emergency Brake

Session 140: When the Ego Hits the Panic Button

Welcome to a deep dive into Session 140 from The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on March 15, 1965. Grab a snack and relax, because today we’re talking about what happens when your spiritual "excursions" get a little too real for your own ego to handle.

The Monday Morning "Glitch"

On this particular Monday, Jane (whom Seth calls Ruburt) decided to do her usual 11:30 AM psychological time experiment. Usually, she snaps right back to reality for lunch, but this time, the "vibe" followed her out of the practice.

• Jane realized she hadn't quite "snapped out" of her dissociated state by the time lunch rolled around.
• Her hands felt strangely light—a classic Seth-approved sign that things are getting trippy.
• She felt "half dissolved" and had a hard time doing basic human stuff, like typing without making typos or deciding to move from a chair.
• The peak of the experience happened while grocery shopping. Jane felt like she could literally "fly" and had to manually focus on keeping her feet on the ground.
• Even though she was chatting away with friends, she felt like she was floating somewhere else entirely.

Seth’s "Parental" Advice

When the session finally started at 9 PM, Seth was in a pretty good mood, appearing more "animated" and even a bit amused by the day’s chaotic energy. He had some notes on why Jane was currently feeling like a human balloon.

• The Ego Tantrum: Seth explained that Jane’s energy was revving up for something big—specifically astral projection—but her ego wasn't invited to the party.
• The Damming Effect: Because the ego felt left out and scared, it "dammed up" the energy. Instead of a smooth spiritual flight, Jane got a psychic traffic jam that left her feeling exhausted and "floaty."
• Consent is Key: Even if the ego can’t go on these "excursions," it still needs to give its consent. If it’s not kept in the loop, it fights back "on general principles."
• Clipping Wings: To keep Jane from burnout, Seth basically put her on a psychic "time-out," suggesting no outside experiments for at least a week.

Key Insights from the Source

Seth’s take on the situation was both protective and hilarious. Here are a few choice quotes from the session to illustrate the point:

• "There is no real need to fret or worry concerning Ruburt’s experiences of today. However, I am afraid that we must temporarily clip his wings, for indeed he would go too fast, too soon."
• "The ego simply feared the sudden increase of concentrated energy, and fought on general principles."
• "Patience, my pigeons. And if Ruburt continues feeding his pigeons as he does, then they will all be as big as barns."

The Wrap-Up

The session ended early because Jane was already psychically fried. Seth reminded everyone that there’s no rush—we’ve got all the time in the universe.

• Credit where it's due: This material is part of the Seth Material and is credited to the publisher, New Awareness Network.
• Go deeper: If you want to learn how to handle your own "ego tantrums" or master psychological time, you should definitely study the Seth Material books. Check out the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.
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