155 Psychic Economics and the Book Deal

Session 155 recorded May 17, 1965, is a total vibe, blending high-level psychic advice with some very practical "real world" business tips for Jane Roberts and Robert Butts.

The Publishing Game: Playing the Underdog

Jane was stressing over a contract for her ESP book from publisher Frederick Fell. Seth stepped in with some surprisingly savvy business advice, basically telling everyone to stay cool and sign the deal.

• The Power of Caution: Seth noted that while the contract was a bit "cautious," it actually worked in Jane's favor. The publisher’s "impulsive belief" in Jane led him to send money early, and his current caution would later turn into embarrassment when the book succeeded, giving Jane better leverage for the next contract.
• The Underdog Strategy: Seth advised against fighting for better clauses right now. Since Jane was an "unknown quantity" to the publisher, being the underdog was a strategic advantage.
• Stay Home: Both the pendulum and Seth agreed—skip the trip to NYC for now. Seth warned that the "mental and psychic strains" of travel and business haggling weren't worth it and could mess with the creative energy of the manuscript.
• A "Remarkable" Work: Seth gave the book a major thumbs-up, calling it "remarkable" and predicting it would be successful both for Jane’s reputation and her bank account.

Work-Life Balance (Seth Style)

Seth isn't just about the big picture; he’s got thoughts on your daily schedule, too. He advocated for a "work hard, play hard" approach to finishing the manuscript.

• The Weekly Grind: Seth suggested working "unceasingly" during the week but taking weekends for complete relaxation.
• No Vacations (Unless...): He was pretty firm about no vacations unless the manuscript came along.
• Recharging the Batteries: To keep the energy high, Seth recommended:
  • Definite "psychological time" habits.
  • Walking to the river (a "very good" and "refreshing" idea).
  • Sunbathing for short periods to rest.
  • Having suppers by the water.

Pendulums and Predictions

It took a turn into the "how-to" of psychic tools. Jane and Rob had been playing with a pendulum to check their daily predictions, and Seth confirmed they were on the right track, even if it felt a bit weird.

• The Literal Mind Trap: Sometimes the pendulum says a prediction was valid, even if the conscious mind can’t see the connection. Seth explained that the conscious mind is often too "literal" to see the whole picture.
• The Data Stream: "Clairvoyant material comes constantly," Seth noted. We use some of it and toss the rest, but the pendulum can help verify what’s actually happening behind the scenes.

Seth’s "Agent Fee" and Parting Words

Even a multi-dimensional personality has a sense of humor. Seth promised a "calm yet sure increase" in Jane's energies. He even threw in a little joke about the advice he was providing:

"And if Ruburt does not watch out, then I will charge him 10 percent as his agent."

Key Quotes for the Soul

• "The book will be an important one, and in the overall the money difference will not be great enough to tip the scales. The experience in the business will be invaluable in any case."
• "The range is very large, oftentimes too large, for the conscious mind to perceive a particular segment of it."
• "The relationship with Frederick Fell will be a good one, although the present contract reflects the publisher’s caution, as well as the money already received reflects an impulsive belief in Ruburt."

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