The Early Sessions

Insights from Session 151: The Ego, Time, and Why You Shouldn’t Drown in PuddlesWelcome to the cosmic breakdown of Session 151 from The Early Sessions, Book 4 of the Seth Material, recorded on May 3, 1965. Grab a drink and chill out, because things are about to get weirdly deep. The session started with Jane Roberts dealing with noisy neighbors throwing a lawn party, but Seth—channeled through Jane with a heavy, monotone voice—wasn't about to let a little traffic noise stop the flow of universal truth.The Ego: A Puddle-Jumping Drama QueenSeth spends a good chunk of this session dragging the ego for its limited perspective. While we think we’re being productive, Seth views the ego as a bit of a slow-motion prisoner.The ego is essentially the "apex" of a moment point, totally focused on and "imprisoned" by it.It experiences time as a boring series of one-thing-after-another stimuli.Seth uses a hilarious analogy for our limited perspective: "It is only the ego that steps from moment to moment, as a man who walks from puddle to puddle. It is only the ego who drowns in time."The ego is basically the portion of us that has to learn to walk before it can run, perceiving simultaneous action in "slow motion."The Subconscious and the "Spacious Present"While the ego is busy not drowning in puddles, the subconscious is out there living its best life.The subconscious isn't limited by our "before-and-after" cause-and-effect drama. It reaches out and grabs multiple moment points at once.To the "whole self," our idea of time is a complete delusion. Past lives aren't in the past; they’re happening right now.Seth explains that the whole self is a bit of a multitasker: "The whole self not only perceives these limitless moment points, but being a part of action, each whole self projects fragments and personalities from itself to all these points, creating therefore other egos..."Basically, you’re a fragment of a much larger, "limitless self" that’s playing multiple roles across different dimensions simultaneously.The Dream Universe and "Action"Seth reminds us that everything is "action," and reality just wears different faces depending on how fast you’re looking at it.The dream universe isn't some far-off place; it's right here, pervading our physical world.There’s a "chemical relationship" between our world and the dream world. What you do in your dreams actually changes your physical reality.Everything exists for "value fulfillment." Even if we perceive it as happening over time, value fulfillment is actually simultaneous.Personal Advice (Paint, Walk, and Relax)Seth took a moment to give some life coaching to Robert (Joseph) and Jane (Ruburt), which is honestly solid advice for anyone.For Robert: Get back to painting! Seth says it's necessary for his self-concept and that he actually derives energy from the work. Also, take a walk. Nature releases restraints.For Jane: Keep up the "psychological time" (psy-time) experiments, but do it for 20 minutes daily at a uniform time.The Forecast: Seth predicted things would get much more comfortable financially in about two years.Emotional Spontaneity: Seth’s final vibe check? Don't be so closed off. "Spontaneity will open many doors. I am speaking of emotional spontaneity."--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visiting the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Insights from Seth: The "Balky Ruburt" and the Moment PointWelcome to a look into Session 150 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on April 28, 1965. Grab a drink, kick back, and let’s dive into a session where the spiritual meets the slightly grumpy reality of trying to kick a nicotine habit.The Great Cigarette Crisis of 1965The vibe of this session was heavily influenced by Jane Roberts (whom Seth calls Ruburt) making a sudden, fear-induced decision to quit smoking that very afternoon. After hearing a grim story about lung cancer, Jane tossed her pack, leading to a session filled with long pauses and Seth’s trademark dry humor.The Moody Medium: Seth didn't miss a beat calling out Jane's sour mood. He joked: "To think that all these years his good disposition has been dependent upon the cigarette between his lips, and not upon any native good spirits. Alas."The Subconscious Panic: Apparently, Seth had originally suggested Jane quit on May 9th (the day after her birthday) because it would be easier. By jumping the gun, Jane threw her subconscious into a "chaotic state" and a "panic" because it wasn't prepared for the early withdrawal.Seth’s Support: Despite the session being cut short by Jane’s "passing discomfort," Seth was a total sport about it, calling her a "soldier" and noting that her stubbornness would eventually work in her favor to beat the habit.Defining the "Moment Point"Before Jane’s subconscious "panicked" too much to continue, Seth managed to drop some heavy knowledge about how we perceive time and reality.Range of Action: Seth explains that a "moment point" isn't just a tick on a clock. Instead, it represents a range of reality that an individual can "conveniently embrace without undue strain."Psychic Organization: He noted: "All realities are the result of psychic organizations. All time structures within them represent the range of action which can be conveniently perceived."The Perception Gap: Within any given "moment," there are countless perceptions flashing through, but our physical systems need a slight "lapse" to organize these flashes into something we can understand.Health and Past LivesThe session also touched on why this "heroic endeavor" of quitting was so important for Jane’s physical and spiritual trajectory.No Repeat Performance: Interestingly, the context mentions that in a previous life in Boston, Jane died of cancer at age 82 or 83. Seth had previously assured her that she would not die of that disease in this lifetime.Physical Benefits: Seth predicted that quitting would clear up Jane's sinus conditions and other physical ailments that were being "aggravated" by the habit.Closing ThoughtsThis session is a hilarious and humanizing look at the channeled relationship between Seth and Jane. It reminds us that even when you're tapping into universal truths, you might still be really cranky if you haven't had a smoke.Credits and Resources: This summary is based on the Seth Material and is credited to the publisher, New Awareness Network. If you want to dive deeper into these fascinating sessions, we highly encourage you to study the Seth Material books and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Educational Notice: This podcast and briefing are distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. Stay curious, stay relaxed, and we'll see you in the next session.

Session 149: Dreams, Action, and Why Birthdays are for Quitting SmokingWelcome to this deep dive into the cosmic archives. We are looking at Session 149, recorded on the evening of April 26, 1965. This report is based on the transmissions of Seth—that "energy personality essence" who definitely knew how to keep Jane Roberts and Rob Butts on their toes.This briefing is provided for educational purposes and is distributed free of charge on all major platforms. All insights are credited to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network.The Birthday Expansion and Health VibesBefore getting into the heavy metaphysical lifting, Seth started the session with some personal "maintenance" advice for Jane (whom he calls Ruburt) and Rob (Joseph).The Best Day to Quit Smoking: Seth suggests that the day immediately following Jane’s birthday (May 8) is the prime time to ditch the cigarettes. Why? Because the subconscious remembers the "struggle of physical birth," making the period right after a birthday a natural "time of expansion."Energetic Momentum: Seth noted that "Immediately following the birthday his energies are more certain of themselves."Rob’s Long Game: Seth assured Rob he would recover from his recent illness and live to be a "very hearty old gentleman," noting he lived to be 83 in a past life in Denmark.The Dream Universe: Not Just a ShadowSeth wants us to stop treating our dreams like throwaway subconscious movies. In this session, he clarifies that the dream universe is a "continuing reality" that is just as valid as the physical one.Molecular But Not Material: The dream world has a molecular structure, but it doesn’t take up space and isn't made of "matter" as we understand it.Endless Action: There are actions within actions in dreams. You can have a dream within a dream where the "dimensions are even more diverse."The Reality of Focus: We think dreams are "unreal" only because we shift our focus back to the physical ego when we wake up. As Seth puts it: "Reality then is a result of the focus of energy and attention."Symbiotic Energy: We give energy to the dream universe, and in return, we derive much of our own energy from it. It’s a cosmic "give and take."Action, Time, and the "Apex" of the MomentThe most mind-bending part of the session involves how we perceive time versus how "Action" actually works. Seth explains that we experience things in a slow, linear series of moments only because of our physical structure.The Linear Illusion: We imagine life as a single line of dots (moments). We move from one dot to the next like a slow-moving thread.The Circular Reality: In reality, at any given moment point, action moves out in all directions. Seth explains: "From the standpoint of that moment point, you could imagine action forming an imaginary circle with that point as an apex."Value Fulfillment: In the dream universe, you don't travel a line; you delve into the point of the moment. Development is about "value fulfillment" and "traveling within any given action."Spontaneity: Because dream molecules aren't "imprisoned" by physical structure or long-term growth patterns, action there is incredibly fluid and quick.Final Thoughts from the SessionJane actually received a "mental diagram" during this session—a visual representation of circles intersecting dots on other circles, representing the infinite expansion of a single moment. It’s a lot to wrap a physical brain around, but that’s the fun of the Seth Material!Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

The Ego and the Subconscious Bro-CodeJane Roberts (called Ruburt by Seth) had a killer trip to the dentist where she used trance to feel zero pain. Seth explains that this worked because the ego finally started treating the subconscious like a VIP partner instead of a basement-dwelling intern.The ego and subconscious are equal partners in your personality.Illness is basically your subconscious shouting because the conscious mind is ignoring it.Key Quote: "The personal subconscious and the ego are indeed equal partners in the formation of any given present personality." (Session 152).Pendulums and Fashion DisastersSeth gets surprisingly funny about how to avoid looking like a mess. He suggests using a pendulum for everything—from picking out wool sweaters to checking if you're allergic to your lunch.The subconscious is a total diva about color and natural fabrics like wool and cotton.Don't badger your subconscious; just ask and let it flow.Key Quote: "When you purchased attire, testing it out first with the pendulum would actually be very effective... the personal subconscious is extremely sensitive to color." (Session 152).Reality is a DIY ProjectSeth breaks down the "action" of reality. Basically, you aren't just watching the movie of your life; you’re the director, the cameraman, and the lighting tech.Your perception creates a new reality through "distortions."If you think life is a bummer, your reality will happily agree with you.Key Quote: "According to the manner in which you expect your reality to behave, in that manner shall it be." (Session 157).The "Inner Doctor" and Better SnacksSeth drops some health truth bombs. Healing isn't about the pill; it's about whether you actually believe you can get better. He also tells Rob to chill on the fried food and eat some fruit for once.Healing is a natural self-correcting mechanism.Suggestion is just another word for expectation.Key Quote: "A cure of any kind will never depend upon any given treatment. It will in all cases depend upon the belief on the part of the sufferer that he can be cured." (Session 159).Computers, Saucers, and Spooky NeighborsSeth talks about the future, noting that computers will transform life (nice call, Seth) and confirming that flying saucers are totally real.Governments hide UFO info because they’re afraid people will lose their minds.Seth even predicts some "unpleasantness" for a neighbor named Leonard.Key Quote: "The craft do exist, and the action of governments in relation to them leaves much to be desired." (Session 184).Underwater Treasure and Dream LogicWe close with some wild stories about skin-diving for bronze daggers and gold religious chests in Seneca Lake. Seth also schools us on REM sleep, explaining that dreams happen all the time, even when you're awake and staring at your phone.Silt storms underwater are dangerous, but the currents clear them out in May and October.Dreams are the inner self showing its independent nature.Key Quote: "Your dreams exist constantly, beneath consciousness, even in the waking state." (Session 194).-------Study the Material: This briefing is based on the phenomenal Seth Material. All credit goes to the New Awareness Network. If you want to dive deeper into these sessions, grab the books and visit the official bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions. Your subconscious will thank you!

Insights from Seth: Session 148 (April 21, 1965)Welcome to a relaxed breakdown of Session 148 from The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material. Recorded on April 21, 1965, this session is a bit of a "short and sweet" vibe because, honestly, even multidimensional personalities know when you just need a break.The session kicked off with Jane Roberts (referred to by Seth as Ruburt) and Robert Butts (Joseph) feeling a bit under the weather. Jane was dealing with some serious tension, and Seth, ever the insightful observer, decided to skip the heavy metaphysical lectures for the night to give some much-needed life advice.The Ego, The Cigarette, and The Silver HairSeth jumped right into the "basic causes" of Jane’s physical discomfort, and he didn't pull any punches. It turns out, Jane was stressing about her book actually getting published. Talk about the anxiety of success!The Ego Image Crisis: Jane’s self-image was tied up in being a "black-haired young woman" and a "woman writer who smokes."The "Silver Threads" Trap: Seth pointed out that Jane found a few grey hairs (the "silver threads among the black") and it sent her ego into a tailspin.The Trickery of the Mind: Seth hilariously called out Jane’s subconscious "trickery," noting that she used the "horror" of these few white hairs as an excuse to smoke more. He noted: "This horror, these few white hairs, then very naturally become the reason to increase smoking, for he now has an excellent reason to feel sorry for himself."One Step at a Time: The advice here was simple: don't try to overhaul your entire identity overnight. Seth suggested tackling the smoking first rather than worrying about the hair color.Prescriptions for a Chill EveningSince Jane had been reading a book on abnormal psychology before the session (not exactly light bedtime reading), Seth stepped in with some mandatory relaxation orders.No More Heavy Lifting: Seth explicitly told Jane to ditch the heavy books for the night. Instead, he recommended "light reading" or even just watching some television.The Power of a Back Rub: In a rare moment of practical physical advice, Seth suggested Joseph give Jane a back rub before bed. Talk about a supportive spirit!The Social Mandate: Seth emphasized that the couple needed to get out of the apartment more. He suggested a weekly outing for "an evening of enjoyment" to be around other people, provided it was financially feasible.Key Quotes to Vibe WithTo give you a taste of the session's flavor, here is a small slice of Seth's perspective from that evening:"I see that we are all in high spirits. You realize that when one of you is indisposed, you may of course cancel a session... There is, indeed, nothing seriously wrong with our cigarette smoker, Ruburt. Tension however has caused a disturbance."Seth also noted on the importance of maintaining a rhythm without obsessing over perfection:"We have much time available to us, and need not worry over an occasional missed or short session, as long as our overall pattern is maintained."---Visit the Bookstore: Check out the specific collections at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 147: Cosmic Book Deals and Kicking the HabitThis briefing covers the insights from Session 147 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on April 19, 1965. Grab a snack and chill out as we dive into some high-vibe wisdom from everyone’s favorite multidimensional personality, Seth.All information is credited to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network.The "I Told You So" MomentThe session kicks off with some serious "told-you-so" energy. Jane (referred to by Seth as Ruburt) just got word that her book, Hidden Powers Within You, was accepted for publication by F. Fell, Inc. Seth had predicted this specific sale months prior, even describing the red chairs in the publisher's office and a woman who would influence the deal.Seth is feeling a bit sassy about his accuracy: "I might say, somewhat sarcastically: Oh, ye of little faith. Nevertheless, that which is obvious to me is not obvious, often, to you."The manuscript itself is described as having its own "vitality" and focused psychic energy that practically propelled itself toward success.Action doesn't just move in a straight line; it sets up a "climate" of acceptance or rejection.The Smoke Screen: Breaking the HabitSeth decided it was time for a little cosmic intervention regarding Jane’s smoking habit. He wasn't just being a buzzkill about health; he looked at the metaphysical "why" behind the puffing.Seth describes smoking as a "blanket of insulation" between the self and both exterior and interior reality.The habit is labeled a "mechanistic response" that limits expansion.Because Jane’s personality had become more stable, Seth noted she no longer needed these "artificial supports."The plan: Keep an eye on the habit now, and after her upcoming birthday, drop it for good. Seth predicts by summer, the habit will be toast.The Physics of "Action"If you think life is a simple A-to-B journey, Seth is here to blow your mind. He explains that "Action" is way more complex than just physical movement.Action has "mass" sometimes, but it’s never stationary.What we see as a "beginning" or an "end" is just a glitch in our perception. In reality, action exists in the "spacious present.""Action which is materialized within your plane appears within your field, and disappears from your field. This in no way affects the basic nature of action itself."Basically, everything is happening everywhere, all at once, and it’s all connected.Psy-Time and House RulesJane had been missing her "psychological time" experiments (psy-time), and Seth finally gave the green light to resume, but with some "safety first" vibes.Sessions are limited to 15 minutes a day.They must happen when Rob (Joseph) is home.Seth notes that Jane was actually pretty exhausted from the emotional "counterthrusts" of the day, proving that even cosmic channels need a nap.Study and SupportIf you’re feeling the vibe and want to dive deeper into these sessions, you should definitely check out the source. The wisdom is deep, the insights are dense, and the journey is just beginning.Study the Material: Go grab the books and get your head in the game.Visit the Source: Check out the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 146 from The Early Sessions, Book 3, recorded on April 14, 1965. Grab a drink, relax, and let’s break down why your personality is more of a dance than a statue.The Big Picture: It’s All ActionSeth starts things off by reminding us that while we like to put things in neat little boxes, reality is actually one big, messy, beautiful unit. He talks about "Action" as the base layer of everything—matter, dreams, and even your own subconscious.Everything we discuss—the electrical universe, the dream world, the self—is just a different way action shows up.We break these concepts down just so our human brains can handle them, but in reality, they aren't separate at all.Personality isn't something you "own" like a car; it’s a process. It’s always changing, always moving, and always "becoming."As Seth puts it: "The personality as you know it is action. As such the personality however is not physically materialized. You cannot hold it in your hand. You can only observe it in motion, for it is never still..."The Ego vs. The Personality: The Ultimate Odd CoupleThis is where it gets spicy. Seth explains that your personality and your ego are definitely not the same roommates. The ego is like that one friend who is obsessed with the five-year plan and refuses to leave the house without a map.The Ego’s Vibe: It wants stability, control, and "permanent" channels. It’s actually terrified of change because change means losing control.The Personality’s Vibe: It’s connected to the inner self. It’s spontaneous, expansive, and totally fine with moving through different dimensions.The Conflict: The ego tries to turn the personality into a "stable, dependent portion" of itself. It basically tries to put a leash on a thunderstorm.Seth notes: "The ego would if it could, stop personality’s motion and development for the security of stability."Why the Ego is Always StressedIf the ego seems like a bit of a buzzkill, it’s because it’s constantly living in fear. It’s the part of us that created the concept of linear time, and now it’s stuck worrying about it.Past Fear: It’s lost control of what already happened.Future Fear: It doesn’t have control of what’s coming yet.Death Fear: The ego is terrified of death because death is the ultimate spontaneity—something it can’t manage or stop.Ironically, the "stability" the ego wants would actually be a type of death, because it would stop all action and growth.Despite being a control freak, the ego is necessary for surviving in the physical world and is actually the basis for aggression (which isn't always a bad thing!).Life After "The End" and Blurred LinesSeth chills us out by explaining that death isn't the end of the "you" that matters. Since the personality is the part of you that knows it’s a part of "action," it’s the part that keeps going.The personality is a portion of the "whole self" that’s active right now, but it’s way more extensive than we realize.There’s no hard line where the ego ends and the personality begins, or where you end and the rest of the universe starts.Seth drops some heavy truth: "There is, believe it or not, no particular and specific and definite boundary between what is self and not self."The self exists in many dimensions at once—you're just as "real" in the dream universe as you are sitting here reading this.Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Reality, Ego, and Why "Evil" is Just a Bad TripSession 145 recorded on the night of April 12, 1965, finds Jane Roberts in a bit of a sleepy, husky-voiced trance, while Seth—the "energy personality essence" she channels—drops some heavy knowledge about why we get sick, what "evil" actually is, and why we all need to take a walk outside more often.The Ego’s "Main Character" SyndromeSeth kicks things off by addressing the illness Joseph (Robert Butts) was dealing with. He explains that getting sick isn't just bad luck; it’s usually the ego trying to play hero by detaching itself from the flow of reality.The Ego’s Power Trip: The ego is just a part of the self meant to handle the physical world, but it often tries to stand apart from the "action" it’s made of. Seth notes, "all illnesses have a root within ego’s attempt to stand apart from the action of which it is composed."The Filter of Doom: Because the ego has a limited view, it sees disasters and terrors and gets "mortally frightened." This fear literally shrivels the body and focuses only on the morbid stuff, making the person sick.Roleplay Gone Wrong: The ego lives its assigned role so intensely that it forgets the roles are temporary. It’s like an actor forgetting they can leave the stage.Deconstructing the Concept of EvilIf you think the world is a battle between good and evil, Seth has some news for you: it’s mostly just a perspective issue.Action is Neutral: From a broader view, "Basically there is no evil action. All is unfolding." What we call "evil" is actually just a "falling short of value fulfillment."The Mirror of Hate: Seth describes hate as a total phantom. He says, "Hate is unreasoning fear. Fear is caused by lack of understanding, by a lack of value fulfillment."Guilt and Victims: In a twist that might ruffle some feathers, Seth suggests that victims and victimizers often seek each other out for complicated reasons, and "often the victim is as guilty as the murderer" in terms of "inner" guilt that no human court can measure.The Ego’s Responsibility: Even though "evil" isn't a fundamental reality, Seth says humans should still fight against what they consider evil because it strengthens them and aligns with the "code of limitations" the ego has adopted.The Prescription: Spontaneity and SunshineTo keep from turning into a fearful, shriveled-up ego-shell, Seth gives some surprisingly practical advice for staying healthy and youthful.Fear and Aging: Seth drops a truth bomb about getting older: "The physical symptoms of old age are the physical manifestations of fear in the tissues."Get Outside: He strongly suggests that the physical universe is "instantly renewing." Taking walks and being outdoors helps the ego remember its connection to the larger reality.Stay Spontaneous: Discipline is great, but without spontaneity, you get "constricted." Expansion and creativity require a little bit of "letting go."Final Thoughts and Cosmic CreditsThis session wraps up with Seth promising to talk more about Joseph’s weird "inner expansion" experiences and the mechanics of how he communicates through Jane (Ruburt).Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Stay chill, stay spontaneous, and remember: you’re part of the action.

Session 144 recorded on April 7, 1965. This session featured a guest named Lorraine Shafer, but as Seth points out, your name tag in this life is just one small part of the story.The Lowdown on Action and RealitySeth started things off by getting into the heavy stuff: the nature of Action. Basically, once you do something, it’s out there. No "undo" button in the universe, folks.No Take-Backs: Action cannot be recalled or undone. Once it starts, it tries to finish.The Physical Flicker: What we see as "consequences" is just a tiny slice of an action projected into our physical world. It’s like seeing one frame of a movie and thinking you know the whole plot.The Vitality Factor: Seth explains that "action is the vitality of the universe from which all realities spring."The Mirror Effect: Action is like a mirror reflecting itself. If you look closely at one action, you can see the reality of all actions.Meet "Marleno": The Energy KnotThe guest, Lorraine, got a personalized psychic check-up. Seth identified her entity name as Marleno and diagnosed a bit of a "knot" in her energy.The Ego Jam: Her energy was turned inward, but mostly toward the ego, leading to tensions and exhaustion rather than refreshment.The Two Doors: Seth described her as standing in an anteroom between two doors—one leading to outward communication (her old comfort zone) and one leading to inward, psychic reality. She was using just as much energy standing there in indecision as she would if she just picked a door and walked through.Past Life Receipts: Marleno has a history with communication. Seth listed lives as:A male paper manufacturer in Belgium.A primitive mason in 1230s France.A blind beggar who "read" the social status of passersby by touching the texture of their clothes (hemp specifically).A drummer boy in a civil war.Dreams: More Than Just Sleep-CinemaSeth dropped some knowledge on why we dream, and it’s not just to process your weird day at work.Molecular Reality: Dreams are given actual molecular structure and reality within their own field. They aren't imaginary fluff; they exist.Problem Solving: We use the dream world to try out different solutions to physical problems.The Blueprint: Once you pick a solution in a dream, you’ve already subconsciously decided which event you’re going to construct in the physical world.Seth’s Humorous SideThe session wasn't all lectures. Seth was in high spirits—pun intended—and couldn't resist poking a little fun at "Ruburt" (Jane Roberts) and "Joseph" (Rob Butts).The "Matter" Pun: Seth joked about how the dream universe helps construct physical matter, asking: "It matters more than you know, and I will tell you what the matter is. How do you like that play on words, Joseph?"Bullheadedness: Seth teased Jane for being surprised that his previous predictions (about a narcotics investigation) came true, calling her "more bullheaded than even I gave him credit for."The Magnanimous Exit: Seth wanted to stay and chat, but since Rob was feeling under the weather, he signed off "to show that I can be magnanimous."----Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions

Session 143: Psychic Pills and Joyful MusclesWelcome to a very special breakdown of Session 143 from The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on April 5, 1965. Grab a drink, kick back, and let’s get into the cosmic vibes. This session is a classic because it marks the end of the longest "radio silence" in the material’s history—a three-week gap caused by Rob (Joseph) being stuck in bed with a virus. Seth, as always, has some hilarious and profound things to say about why we get sick and how our thoughts are basically the architects of our reality.The Cosmic Doctor is InSeth doesn't do "bedside manner" in the traditional sense. He’s more of an educator than a physician, and he’s got some "pills" for us to swallow that might be a little tough to digest.Illness as a Warning Label: Seth explains that Rob's illness wasn't just a random accident; it was a "needed warning, materialized into physical reality." It was a sign that Rob was sliding into a "negative storm" of thoughts.The "Pills of Knowledge": Seth jokes about his lack of a medical bag: "My pills are pills of knowledge, which are indeed, my friends, somewhat difficult to digest. But you do not mind."Inner Comprehension: True healing doesn't come from the outside. Seth notes: "No healing of any sort can ever take place without inner understanding and psychic comprehension." He could have "fixed" it for Rob, but that would have robbed him of the chance to learn and grow his own energy.Stop Doom-Reading the 1965 NewsRob spent his sick days devouring New York City newspapers, reading about war and injustice. Seth calls him out on this big time.Energy Sucking: While it's good to be aware of world problems, Seth warns that letting them weigh you down like a mountain is dangerous. It sucks away your energy.The Power of Joy: Seth drops a massive truth bomb here: "The man who is capable of joy is capable, to a large extent, of changing his world. Joy is not a weak spineless idiot either. Its backbone is stronger than bitterness."Joy as Action: He goes on to say: "Joy is the muscle of action, and without it there would be no action." Basically, if you want to fix the world, you’ve gotta find your own inner happiness first.Psychic Swordplay and HouseguestsWhile Rob was sick, 21 visitors showed up in 9 days. Seth breaks down the "vibes" of these visits like a psychic referee.Reinforcements vs. Predators: Some friends, like Philip (John Bradley), came as "reinforcements" to help balance the energy. Others, like Sonja, came "all unwittingly, to prey upon the situation" because of their own inner bitterness.The Limitless Self: Seth mentions that Jane (Ruburt) is learning to use her creative energies to protect the household from these negative "psychic storms."Future-Proofing and SuggestionSeth clarifies some previous warnings, like the one about their neighbor Miss Callahan almost falling down the stairs.The Trap of Suggestion: Seth is super careful about predicting the future. Why? Because "suggestion itself could, under some conditions, bring the events about."Fluid Future: He explains that the future isn't written in stone: "The future, in your terms, is not foreordained, and is at no moment fixed." Tampering with the present changes the "your" future.Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions to grab your own copies of The Early Sessions.

Cosmic Identity Crisis: Insights from Session 142Grab a snack and get comfortable, because we’re diving into some deep-space wisdom from Session 142 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on March 22, 1965. Even though Jane and Rob were both feeling a bit under the weather (Rob was literally sneezing his head off), Seth decided to drop some knowledge about what "you" actually are.Credit where it’s due: This wisdom comes from the Seth Material and the folks at New Awareness Network.The Self: No Fences, No BoundariesSeth starts off by basically telling us that if you’re looking for a "box" to put your soul in, you’re going to be disappointed. The self isn’t a "thing"; it’s more like a movie that never stops playing.The Boundless Self: There are no walls around you. This lack of boundaries is actually a good thing because it means you have infinite room to grow.Action is the Secret Sauce: Seth defines the self as "action." Since action is always changing, you’re never the same person you were five seconds ago.The Time-Traveler You: You aren’t just the person sitting there. You are a collection of "past" selves, "future" selves, and a whole bunch of simultaneous "perception experiences" that your ego hasn't even heard of yet.The Entity Blueprint: Seth defines the "entity" as the total sum of all your various selves across all ranges of action. It's the "simultaneous totality" that’s always pushing for more expansion.The Ego: A High-Maintenance RoommateSeth gets a little sassy about our egos, comparing them to old-school nationalism. It’s useful for a while, but eventually, it just gets in the way of the party.Nationalism vs. Globalism: Just like nations are starting to realize they need to work together, our egos need to realize they aren’t the only "self" in the building.Ego Anxiety: The ego is terrified of losing its "privacy" or "safety," so it builds imaginary fences. Seth basically says, "Relax, the self is way bigger than the ego anyway."The Inner Self Relay: Think of your inner self as the nucleus or a relay station. It’s the original spark that sent out all these different "you-s" in every direction.Spooky Vibes and Windy SailsThe session ended with some pretty wild physical sensations for Jane (Ruburt). She felt a massive rush of energy, describing it as being "swept along... like a sail filled with wind."The Father Trainor Energy: Jane felt a similar vibe to an earlier episode where she channeled a massive male voice. This time, it was all around her, but she felt totally supported, like she was flying without leaving her chair.Seth's Training Wheels: Seth is apparently keeping a close eye on Jane’s development, making sure she doesn’t "advance too fast" and accidentally blow a cosmic fuse.Straight from the SourceSeth really put it best when he said:"The self at any given moment is not the self that it was, yet it is that which it was, since it is that which changed. It acts upon itself, being action."He also reminded us that we’re bigger than we think:"Your concept of consciousness is fearful and limiting, and depends for its existence upon ignorance and barriers, barriers that divide parts of the self from others."Deepen Your KnowledgeVisit the New Awareness Network bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 141: The "Action" Movie of Your SoulWelcome to the cosmic deep dive into Session 141 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on March 17, 1965. If you’re looking to have your reality shifted while keeping it casual, you’re in the right place. We’re dissecting the nature of action, identity, and why your ego is basically that one friend who hates when the group chat changes its name.A Quick Telepathic Warm-UpBefore the session even kicked off, Robert Butts (Rob) had a bit of a "psychic flex." While Jane was out longer than expected, Rob felt an impulse to write down: “Jane is at the Piper’s. 6:45 PM.” Turns out, Jane had indeed made a last-minute detour to visit friends, confirming that telepathy isn't just for sci-fi—it's the background noise of our lives.The Meat of the Session: Action and IdentitySeth wastes no time getting into the "Action." Forget everything you think you know about "things" and "people." In this session, everything is Action with a capital A.The Big Definition: Seth defines consciousness in the most chillingly simple way: "Consciousness is action that perceives itself." It’s not something you have; it’s something you are doing.The Ego’s Main Character Energy: The ego is described as action’s attempt to "stand off from itself." It wants stability, it resents change, and it tries to view action as an object. Seth compares the ego to a "small dam," trying to block out perceptions to keep things neat and tidy.No Past, No Future: In the realm of action, everything is simultaneous. The only reason we see a "past" or "future" is because of how our identities (especially that stubborn ego) filter the data.The Self: A Shape-Shifting GestaltIf you thought you were just one person, Seth has some news for you. The "self" isn't a rigid, indivisible box. It’s more like a vibe that keeps evolving.The Gestalt Vibe: A self is a "gestalt of action perception patterns." It’s a collection of ways of seeing that stick together through attraction.The Multi-Ego Universe: Hold onto your seats—Seth suggests a self can have more than one ego. You’ve got your outer ego, an inner ego, and even a "dream ego" that handles the construction of meaning in your sleep.The Open-Ended Reality: The boundaries of the self are arbitrary. Seth notes: "It is imperative that we move away from the concept of a self as an indivisible, rigid and limited reality."Deep Insights and Seth’s Mic DropsTo illustrate these mind-bending points, here are a few choice cuts from the session:"Identity is a part of action, and basically inseparable from action. Identity attempts to form meaningful patterns and relationships from action.""Action, you may say, is carried away by itself. Reality possibilities are endless.""A consciousness is a gestalt of patterns of perception, by which action knows itself. But the patterns of perceptions may grow, and the consciousness reach out.""Part of the self knows, and knows that it knows. Part of the self knows, and does not know it knows."Closing ThoughtsSeth wrapped up the night with a heavy dose of "we are all one" energy, reminding Rob and Jane (and us) that worrying about separate identities is a bit silly when everything is so bound together.Study the Source: To get the full, unedited cosmic tea, you really need to read the books. Check out the Seth Material and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 140: When the Ego Hits the Panic ButtonWelcome 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" AdviceWhen 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 SourceSeth’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-UpThe 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.Disclaimer: This podcast/briefing is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. Stay grounded!

In Session 139 recorded on March 10, 1965, Seth, breaks down the nature of reality with Jane.The vibe is low-key, but the concepts are heavy. Here is the breakdown of what went down in Jane’s back room while she was "well dissociated" and channeling the ultimate life coach.The Mystery of ActionSeth starts by telling Jane and Rob they’re getting way more out of these sessions than they realize. But then he gets into the "Action" talk. According to Seth, action is the ultimate shy guy—you can’t look at it directly without changing it.You Can’t Touch This: Action cannot be seen, touched, or objectively examined. If you try to stop it to look at it, you’ve already messed it up.Plunge In: The only way to actually experience action is to just dive into it without trying to control it.Structure is Action: There’s no difference between what something is and what it does. Your identity is literally made of action.Stability is Death: If you ever became totally stable, you’d cease to exist. Identity needs the "unstable" flow of action to survive.As Seth puts it: "Action itself cannot be directly perceived. It cannot be seen nor touched. Its nature can never be examined from an objective viewpoint... Action is inseparable from structure. Structure is action."The Multidimensional Cosmic SphereTo help our human brains understand, Seth gives us a wild analogy. Imagine a cosmic sphere with more dimensions than you can count.Inward and Outward: This sphere is made of "inner vitality" (action). It pushes outward, but then that outward motion turns back inward, creating new dimensions and more action.Self-Perpetuating Universe: This is why the universe never ends. It’s a constant loop of creation that can’t ever "complete" itself because every move it makes creates a new reality.The "Spacious Present": Time and space are just illusions we use to make sense of things. In reality, all actions happen simultaneously in one big, infinite moment.Dreams, Thoughts, and PulsationsIf you want to see action in its natural habitat, look at your dreams.Dream Power: In dreams, your ego stops being a micromanager. You can run miles without your physical legs moving because the dream universe is a construction of pure inner vitality.Thought is Action: Thoughts are basically "mini-actions." One thought has to vanish (terminate) before another can pop up. You might think you’re having the same thought twice, but Seth says that’s just an "error of perception."The Pulsation: Reality is like a fist opening and closing—a constant pulse that creates new realities with every beat.Career Advice for JosephSeth didn't just talk about the cosmos; he gave Rob some encouraging words about his painting career.No Time Wasted: Seth assured Rob that the time spent on sessions wouldn't hurt his art. In fact, it's helping him tap into his "inner visions" and intuitions.The Ego’s Fear: The ego is like a kid who just learned to stand up and is now terrified of falling back into the "action" it came from. It tries to stay separate, but it’s actually just another part of the action.Final Thoughts and CreditsSeth ended the session early because Jane was starting to feel a "pecking motion" pulsation in her head, and he didn’t want to push her too hard.Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions

Session 138 from The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on March 8, 1965. This session is a total vibe, delivered by Seth through Jane Roberts while she was hanging out in a quiet back bedroom, feeling light as a feather and basically ready to float out of her shoes.The Action-Identity MashupSeth starts things off by telling us that identity isn't some static thing you can just pin down. It’s more like a movie that’s also the screen and the projector.Identities are Action: Seth defines identities as "action which is conscious of itself." You can’t pull action and identity apart; they’re two sides of the same cosmic coin.Gestalt Vibes: Most identities aren’t loners—they contain other identities within them. It’s like a Russian nesting doll situation, but with consciousness.The Power Source: Action is the "inside vitality of the inner universe." It’s the energy that’s constantly trying to turn into "stuff" (matter), even though it can never fully finish the job.The Three Creative Dilemmas (Or, Why Existence is Messy)Seth breaks down reality into three "creative dilemmas" that keep the universe from getting bored and stagnant.Dilemma One: The Struggle to Materialize. Inner vitality wants to fully turn into matter, but it can’t quite get there. This tension is what kicks off action and identity in the first place.Dilemma Two: Stability vs. Change. This is the big one. Identity is always trying to stay the same and be stable, but action—the very stuff identity is made of—is always changing. Seth notes: "Identity, because of its characteristics, will continually seek stability, while stability is impossible."Dilemma Three: The Ego’s Big Ego. This happens when your "consciousness of self" tries to divorce itself from action. The ego wants to look at life like it’s an outside observer, pretending it’s the one calling all the shots.The Ego’s Little DelusionSeth gets pretty funny about how the ego operates. It’s basically the part of you that thinks it’s the boss when it’s actually just a result of the process.Separation Anxiety: The ego tries to perceive action as an object separate from itself.The "I Did That" Lie: The ego likes to believe that "action is initiated by the ego, and a result rather than a cause of ego’s own existence."Consciousness as a Focus: Consciousness isn't a "thing"—it’s just where you’re pointing your focus. You can point it at your ego, or you can point it at the "action gestalts" that Jane was starting to experience.Jane’s "Out of Body" AdventuresDuring this session, Jane was having a wild time. She reported feeling "excellent," light, and separated from her physical self.Psychic Travel: Jane felt she was on the verge of traveling out of her body, though she was taking it slow so she didn't go "too far, too fast."The Conceptual Sense: Seth calls this the "fourth inner sense." Jane wasn't just hearing words; she was having a "visceral knowledge of concepts," experiencing them as a "whole concept" rather than just a string of sentences.Step Back from the Ego: By the end of the night, Jane felt she had given "tacit consent" to step back from her ego to let the deeper material through.Visiit up the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 137 recorded on March 3, 1965, finds Jane Roberts in a super-quiet bedroom setting, speaking for Seth in a vibe so slow and deliberate it was basically a spiritual slow-burn.Your Chair is an Illusion (But a Consistent One)First off, let's talk about the furniture. According to the source, matter is basically a "camouflage" for something deeper. You aren't just sitting on a chair; you are subconsciously building it.Every person creates their own version of a material object using their inner senses.No two people are looking at the exact same atoms. You’re essentially your own personal 3D printer.Identity is a wild ride: a chair is an identity, but it’s never the same chair twice because the atoms are constantly swapping out.As the session notes: "Each individual, creating, say, his version of any given chair, uses entirely different atoms and molecules in his subconscious construction of it."Action: It’s Not Just Moving AroundSeth gets pretty deep into what "Action" actually is. Spoilers: it’s not just getting up to get a snack. It’s a literal dimension of existence.Action is a byproduct of "inner vitality" and is more like growth than force.It is the "breath" of reality. If you stop "acting," you stop being.Even dreaming is action. In fact, dreaming might be the purest form of action because it’s not stuck in the "camouflage" of the physical world.Action is what happens when inner vitality tries (and fails) to fully materialize itself in our world. It’s the tension between the ideal and the practical.The Science of Dreams and ElectricityIf you think dreams are just random brain-firing, the source suggests you might want to think again. Our current scientists are apparently a bit behind the curve.Dreams are "electrical realities" just as valid as a lightning bolt. The only difference is how we perceive them.Our technology is "letting us down" because it only looks at physical electricity, ignoring the psychic electrical manifestations.In the dream state, the ego—which usually acts like a strict bouncer—lets down its guard, allowing us to experience action without the usual physical limits.As Seth points out: "When the ego gives up its hold upon what it considers control of action, then as in dreams almost any action is possible."Identity and the Art of TerminationTo stay the same, you have to change. It sounds like a paradox, but that’s the cosmic reality Seth is laying down.Identity is only possible through action, yet action is constantly tampering with that identity.To remain an "identity," you have to constantly renew yourself. Seth calls each renewal a "termination." You are basically finishing one version of yourself to start the next one.Without this constant "action" and renewal, you wouldn't even know you existed.Final Thoughts and Cosmic HomeworkThis session is a foundational piece of the Seth puzzle, emphasizing that we are far more involved in creating our "reality" than we realize.Credit: This material is part of the Seth Material and is published by the New Awareness Network.Study Up: If you want to get the full, unedited experience of these sessions, you are highly encouraged to study the Seth Material books and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 136 recorded March 1, 1965. Grab a drink, kick back, and let’s explore the electrical vibes Seth was laying down while Jane Roberts (referred to as Ruburt) was busy smoking and channeling in a deep trance.The Marketing Side-HustleBefore getting into the heavy metaphysical lifting, Seth starts with some surprisingly practical career advice for Ruburt. He suggests setting aside just one day a week for the "marketing of his own manuscripts" and forgetting about the business side the rest of the time. Even in 1965, the struggle between being a creative and being a salesperson was real.Energy is a Cosmic Juggling ActSeth describes the electrical universe as a restless, high-energy performance. If you think reality is stable, think again. Energy is never still, and no electrical impulse is identical from one nanosecond to the next.The Change Rule: Without change, there’s no identity, no experience, and no "value fulfillment." If things stayed the same, you wouldn't even exist.The Anti-Clone Policy: Seth is very clear: there are no duplicates. Not even identical twins are actually identical.Electronic Identities: Our identities exist in a "codified form" within this electrical universe. Essentially, you’re a unique piece of cosmic software that can’t be copy-pasted.Telepathy: The Ultimate Game of "Telephone"If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, Seth has the receipts to prove why. When Person A sends a thought to Person B, B does not receive the original thought.The Transmission Glitch: At the point of transmission, the sender forms an electrical pattern to try to duplicate the thought. But since action forces change, the impulse shifts the moment it's sent.The Receiver’s Interpretation: Person B receives a "new thought" that looks like the original but isn't. They then interpret it based on their own "accustomed range" of frequencies.The Loss Factor: If A actually gave B the identical thought, A would no longer have it. Since A keeps the thought, B can only ever have a similar approximation.Why Emotions Hit DifferentEver notice how a text from an ex or a high-stakes argument sticks in your brain better than a grocery list? Seth explains that emotions have a "particularly strong electrical mass."Vividness: Thoughts wrapped in strong emotion carry more weight and are more likely to be interpreted successfully by the receiver.High Intensity: Emotional impulses fall within powerful intensities that we are all habitually accustomed to reacting to. It’s like the "bass boost" of the electrical universe.The "Ice Water" WarningThe session ended abruptly because someone knocked on the door at 10:23 PM. Jane was in such a deep trance that the interruption felt like being "doused with ice water." Pro tip from the 60s: if you’re channeling a multidimensional personality, maybe lock the front door and move to the bedroom for some peace and quiet.A Note from the Medium"Change alone allows for the possibility of identity within any universe, for without change there can be no value fulfillment, no experience, and no identity."----You can visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions

Session 135 recorded on February 24, 1965 had a bit of an audience. John Bradley (entity name: Philip) was in the room, which apparently made Jane (Ruburt) a little jittery. Despite the nerves, Seth came through loud, proud, and faster than usual. Jane was seated, eyes shut, and throwing out gestures like she was conducting a symphony of metaphysical truth.Key Insights: The Electrical UniverseSeth spent a good chunk of time blowing minds regarding how the universe is actually built. Forget miles and kilometers; we’re talking about "intensities."Inner Vitality: Everything is composed of an "inner vitality." This stuff is formless and exists independently of the physical "camouflage" objects we see every day.The Electrical Impulse: Our reality is a materialization of this vitality. Seth explains that every electrical impulse contains an "infinity of variations." It’s basically action within action, like a cosmic Russian nesting doll.Distance Reimagined: In the electrical universe, distance isn't about physical space. It’s about varying intensities. Seth uses the analogy of a dream: you can travel "endless" distances in a dream without actually taking up any physical space.The Frog Metaphor: You can't find the "life" of a thing by cutting it up. Seth notes, "But as you cannot find life by dissecting a frog, you cannot find this sort of distance by exploring space. When you dissect the frog you destroy that which you had been seeking."On Spirituality and CriticsSeth has a pretty hilarious take on people who think they have "spirituality" all figured out. He isn't interested in being a "holy" figure in the traditional, boring sense.Not the Holy Ghost: Seth quips, "I have never pretended to be the Holy Ghost." He argues that modern definitions of spirituality are limited because they try to split man into halves (the "spiritual" and the "physical").The Duality Problem: This duality has "besieged mankind now for centuries," leading us to divorce ourselves from our own spirit.Handling the Haters: Seth is quite confident about his material. He tells Rob (Joseph) and Jane not to worry about critics, saying he will "effectively deal with any such criticism" and they won’t even have to open their mouths.Homework and Personal NotesEven a multidimensional personality likes to give out a little "tough love" regarding practice.Psychological Time: Seth calls out Joseph and Ruburt for slacking on their psychological time experiments. He basically tells them they don’t deserve a "gold star" lately.The Neighborly Duty: Seth shows his practical side by suggesting Jane bring the mail to their neighbor, Miss Callahan, for a few days to keep her off the stairs.A Mystery: The session ends with a cryptic puzzle for Joseph: "The number five, a Saturday evening." Classic Seth cliffhanger.Essential Quotes"No action basically is ever completed... All possibilities are open to an action, an electrical action.""I show to you those facets of my personality with which you can attune yourselves most readily. I am indeed here, and with you more than you realize."----Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 134: The Jolly Snowman and the Art of Emotional ExplosionsWelcome to this deep dive into the cosmic vibes of the Seth Material. We are breaking down the insights from Session 134, found in The Early Sessions Book 3, recorded on the bitterly cold and windy night of February 22, 1965. Grab a warm drink and settle in, because while it was freezing outside for Jane and Rob, the material coming through was straight fire.The Vibes of Discipline and RebellionThe session kicked off with some real talk about the mental state of Ruburt (Jane) and Joseph (Rob). Jane was originally too upset to even host the session, but a little "laziness" on Rob’s part kept them home. Seth pointed out that the very structure of these sessions is what keeps them grounded.Subconscious Habits: Seth notes that Jane has developed an inner discipline that would have been impossible years ago. Even when she consciously resents the regularity, her subconscious finds it reassuring.The Power of "Explosions": Jane’s occasional emotional outbursts are actually "balancing tendencies." Seth explains that these small explosions are harmless and even help dispel the "poten emotional bombshells" belonging to both Jane and Rob.Creativity from Friction: The magic happens in the mix. Seth highlights that "from this mixture all creativity comes," referring to the blend of discipline and spontaneous rebellion.The Physics of EmotionSeth gets deep into what emotions actually are, and spoiler alert: they aren't just "feelings." They are a fundamental part of our biological and electrical makeup.Cellular Impact: Emotions sweep through physical cells like "wind through branches," leaving imprints across multiple realities—physical, dream, and electrical.Uncamouflaged Vitality: In one of the most profound insights of the session, Seth explains: "The validity and strength of emotions cannot be overestimated, for they represent in only slightly tinged form the uncamouflaged vitality of the universe as it passes through the inner self."Motion, Not Static: Emotions are literally "motion." Problems only arise when the ego holds onto them tightly, causing them to become "imprisoned" and stronger than they were meant to be.Aggression, Dreams, and CatsThe session also touched on how we handle our darker impulses and the literal "likeness" of Seth himself.Dream Venting: Rob (Joseph) has been using his dreams to face his own aggressions. Seth approves, noting that working out these tendencies in the dream state saves Rob from physical "aches and pains."The Jolly Snowman: Despite the cold weather, Seth keeps it lighthearted. He tells the couple, "For I am a jolly snowman, and I will not melt in the springtime." He also confirmed that a portrait Rob painted was an excellent likeness of his entity.The "Willy" Incident: Even a trance state has its hazards. During the session, their cat, Willy, jumped on Jane and scratched her. Remarkably, Jane stayed in her trance, proving just how stabilized her "inner channeling" had become.Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 133 recorded February 17, 1965The session notes revealed Jane Roberts's pretty wild physical phenomenon.The Heat Resistance: Jane discovered a deep burn on her leg from a previous session where she propped her feet on a metal heater seat. She had absolutely no memory of it and felt zero pain during the trance.Trance Sensitivity: This suggests that in her deeper trance states, Jane’s physical sensitivity to pain was significantly dialed down, allowing her to dictate even while literally getting "toasted" by the furniture.The Voice: Jane started the session hoarse, but as Seth took the wheel, her voice deepened and strengthened, especially after an interruption by a neighbor.The Ever-Moving SelfSeth kicks things off by reminding us that we are not finished products.No Freeze Frames: The inner self, the entity, and even your ego are never stationary. We try to "freeze" them to understand them, but they are constantly in motion.The Slippery Self: Seth notes: "As you cannot hold even the ego in the palm of your hand, so you cannot hold the inner self within the mind. They always escape in essence."Evolutionary Flow: There is no "completion" date for your soul. You are a continuous stream of change.The Electrical Universe and VitalitySeth talks about the "Electrical Universe," which is basically the energetic scaffolding of our reality.The Symbol of Reality: The electrical universe is real, but it’s also just a symbol for an even deeper reality that speech can't really touch.Universal Vitality: There is a "vitality" behind everything—a force closer to you than your own breath.Everything is One: Even though we experience different "universes," they are all interconnected through different densities of intensity.Gestalts and the "Frog Logic"Seth explains how we arbitrarily draw lines around things to make sense of them, but the universe doesn't care about our labels.The Frog Analogy: Seth uses a great example: "A small frog for example may be more likely seen not as a frog isolated, but as one part of the pond in which he lives... it makes no difference to the frog.Identity within Unity: Everything is conscious and self-aware. While we are all part of a massive "gestalt" (a complex whole), no individual identity is blurred or lost.Arbitrary Boundaries: We decide where "A" ends and "B" begins, but the energy itself is indivisible.The Ego as a Marketing ToolFinally, Seth drops some truth bombs about the ego.The Ego is a Symbol: It’s not a "thing" you can touch. It’s a symbol for the tiny portion of yourself that you allow your consciousness to see so you can handle physical life.The "I" Illusion: "The ego then, is only part of a much larger self... you arbitrarily make a unit from a truly indivisible identity, and call this the 'I'."Direct Experience: True knowledge isn't found in books (ironic, right?) but in direct experience. All the verbal explanations in the world are just "verbal dissections" that slightly distort the truth.Closing PredictionsSeth ended the night with a "heads up" regarding Miss Callahan, an elderly neighbor, suggesting the couple keep an eye on her starting the following Thursday.----Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 132 recorded on February 15, 1965. Grab a snack and lean back, because things are about to get a little spooky and a lot of "vibey" as we explore Seth’s feedback on Jane’s recent DIY mediumship experiments.The Lowdown on the Father Trainor Poetry SlamJane (aka Ruburt) decided to get a bit adventurous last week. She started reading poetry and—surprise!—the voice of Father Trainor, a deceased Irish priest she knew, came booming out of her like she’d swallowed a megaphone. While it was a "legitimate experience," Seth had to step in and tell everyone to take a breath. Apparently, Jane spent five or six hours doing this, and Seth was not exactly thrilled about the "obstinate" way she pushed her energy.Key Insights from the SessionChill on the Experiments: Seth is all about that "less is more" energy. He noted that thirty minutes a day for psychological time experiments is plenty. Jane was "pretending" to rest while actually burning through her inner reserves.The Ego is Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Seth dropped a truth bomb about identity. He warned that it’s "extremely limiting" to think the ego is the whole self. The inner self is the real heavy lifter here.Touch Grass (Literally): To keep from getting "overinvolved" in the spooky stuff, Seth recommended some very human activities. He’s a big fan of daily brisk walks, vitamins, and even Saturday housecleaning to keep things balanced.Go Dancing and Have a Drink: Seth is officially the coolest spirit guide. He suggested Jane and Rob head out to "jolly haunts," go dancing, and maybe have a few drinks (but not too many!) to recharge their batteries.Friendship and Nosebleeds: The session took a turn for the medical when Seth mentioned their friend Mark (Bill Macdonnel), who recently had a major nosebleed. Seth gave him a shoutout for being a "trustworthy friend" and promised to talk more about that "seizure" later.Balance is Everything: Spontaneity is great, but don't let it turn into a "semitrance" that leaves you disconnected. Jane’s Father Trainor impression was a "phase of Ruburt’s developing abilities," but it needs a harness.Straight from the Source: Essential Quotes"The identity, indeed, is as much and more the inner self as it is the ego. This has been mentioned in the past, but Ruburt became so fearful of his own spontaneity in early life that he was more or less forced, out of fear, to deny the validity of his identity with the inner self.""A complete change from intense focus outward to intense focus inward is most beneficial, but this does not mean that every few minutes found available be spent in psychological time experiments.""The fear of failure is insidious, and it is this which must be bottled. All in all he does very well.""Brisk walks should be a daily part of Ruburt’s schedule in any case, and walking also refreshes the inner self."Deepen Your KnowledgeIf you’re vibing with this material, you really should check out the full Seth Material. It’s deep, it’s wild, and it’ll change how you look at your morning coffee. Credit for this incredible work goes to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network.Do yourself a favor and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions to grab the books for your own collection.Stay balanced, keep walking, and maybe go dancing this weekend. Seth says so!

Session 131, recorded on February 10, 1965, is a total trip into how the universe actually functions behind the curtain of our physical senses.The Electric You: More Than Just Wires and Spark PlugsAccording to Seth, we aren't just meat suits walking around; we are sophisticated bundles of electrically coded data.Cells are Coded Data Hubs: Your cells aren't just biological building blocks; they form around "electrically coded data" that retains every experience you’ve ever had.The Ego’s Light Show: The ego isn’t just a personality quirk. It starts as a spark from the inner self and gradually builds its own "electrical reality" as it gathers data from dreams and physical life.Shadow Puppets: The electricity we use to power our toasters is just a "shadow image" or an "echo" of the real deal—an infinite variety of pulsations that create the actual universe.The "Denseness" of Reality (It’s Not What You Think)Seth talks about the electrical universe being "vastly dense," but don't go looking for a cosmic brick wall. This is a denseness of intensity, not space.Space-Free Density: Imagine a density that takes up zero physical space. It’s caused by an infinity of electrical fields with different intensities. No two are the same, and no two impulses within them are identical.The Cosmic Library: These fields contain the "actual living reality of endless eons." We’re talking the past, present, and future of unnumbered universes, all coded and ready to go.The Big Quote: To put it in Seth’s words: "In your physical field you merely look away, or turn your focus from one point to another." Basically, the past hasn't left, and the future is already hanging out in the lobby.Scientists Are Just Glancing at the SurfaceSeth throws a little shade (with love, of course) at our physical scientists. He notes that while their instruments get fancier, they’re still only seeing projections of a much larger system.Distorted Explanations: Because scientists can’t explain things outside their "known system of references," they’re going to come up with some pretty "curious and distorted" theories as they glimpse more of this electrical reality.Dream Locations are Real: Ever wonder where you go when you sleep? Seth says dream locations have a "definite actuality" and are composed of "electrical mass density."Dream Work: You might wake up feeling rested, but Seth points out that "definite work" is done in dreams, even if your physical legs aren't tired.How to Travel the Multiverse (A Tiny Glimpse)The inner self is the real MVP here. It doesn't care about our physical clocks or maps.Intensity Surfing: All motion is actually mental or psychological motion. To move through the electrical system, the inner self just changes its "pulsation intensity."Past and Future are Directions: To the ego, moving through an old intensity feels like a "journey into the past," while hitting a new one feels like the "future." In reality, they are both happening right now.The Psychic Footpath: Seth encourages "disciplined experiments" in psychological time. These experiments are like laying down stones for a "psychic footpath" so you can explore the electrical universe and still find your way back to your ego safely.-----Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 130 recorded February 8, 1965.This session is basically Seth telling Jane Roberts (whom he calls Ruburt) to "touch grass" for the sake of her soul.The Monday Morning FogThe session kicked off with Jane feeling incredibly lethargic, sleepy, and "drugged." She had been reading a book called The Self in Transformation and experimenting with "psychological time." Instead of reaching a higher state of being, she ended up in a weird, disconnected limbo. Seth stepped in to explain that she wasn't sick; she was just stuck in the "waiting room" of consciousness.The "Semi-Trance" StruggleSeth identifies a specific state called the semitrance state, which is basically the spiritual version of being "hangry"—you’re not quite here, and you’re not quite there, and it’s honestly just a bummer for everyone involved.Inefficient Orientation: Jane was neither fully focused on the inner world nor the outer world, making her "inefficient" in both.The Light Hands Symptom: A key sign of this state was a "perceivable feeling of lightness" in her hands.The Energy Direction Problem: Her energy was turned inward, but because she hadn't fully "turned on" her inner senses, she was just floating in a lethargic suspension.The Danger of the Middle Ground: Seth warns that this state can be harmful because it lacks the "sharpness of perception" needed for any reality. It’s meant to be a quick transition, not a place to hang out and nap.Seth’s "Keep It Real" PhilosophySeth isn't just about floating in the ether; he’s a big fan of being effective in the "camouflage reality" (the physical world). The goal of these sessions is to help the "whole self" become a pro at multitasking between dimensions.The Power of Contrast: Seth emphasizes that we need a sharp contrast between using our outer senses and our inner senses. This "switch" is what actually refreshes the self.Total Immersion: When you’re in the physical world, Seth says you should experience it "completely" and with "joyful, effective behavior."The Whole Self: The goal is for the "whole self" to transcend all portions of the personality while being composed of them, achieving a state of total freedom.Wisdom from the SessionTo illustrate how Seth broke it down, here are a few choice words from the man himself:"The symptoms of such a semitrance state include the sleepiness and drugged feeling with which he was afflicted; though these were only mildly disagreeable, they should be taken as signs that orientation is inefficient.""We want contrast.""A plunge into the world of the outer senses will be immediately restorative; although I know Ruburt has no inclination to take a brisk walk this evening, I suggest that he do so.""In this way our whole selves achieve a freedom."The Prescription: Brisk Walks and PlaySeth’s advice for snapping out of a spiritual funk is surprisingly practical. He didn't tell Jane to chant more; he told her to move her feet.The Brisk Walk: Seth insisted Jane take a walk to "plunge" back into the outer senses.Innocent Diversion: He suggested "play of a sort" to refresh the mind.Rest: He ended the session early, telling Jane to ditch the psychological experiments for a week.----Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 129: The Night Seth Crashed the Floor PartyWelcome to this deep dive into Session 129 of The Early Sessions Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on the night of February 7, 1965. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s get into the vibes of a session that was as spontaneous as a late-night pizza run.This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes.The Scene: Spontaneous Sunday VibesThis wasn't your typical scheduled lecture. Rob and Jane were hanging out with their new friends from Texas, Judy and Lee Wright. They were all sitting on the floor around a coffee table, holding hands, and trying some ESP experiments. Jane was lying flat on her back, trying to relax, when suddenly—boom—Seth decided to join the party.Key Insights and "Chilling" RevelationsThe Party Crasher: Seth admitted he’d been hanging out all evening. He teased the group for their "poor method" of experimentation if they didn't want him showing up, noting that Jane is basically hard-wired to bring him through whenever they look for "discarnate entities."Seth the "Fuddy-Duddy": Seth was in high spirits, loving the informal atmosphere. He joked about his usual teaching style: "If indeed I still sound like a lecturer, and somewhat of an old fuddy-duddy, it is because old rockhead Ruburt continues in his own ways, as is to be expected."Past Life Drama in Denmark: Seth reminded Rob (Joseph) of a past life in Denmark—one Rob is apparently a bit "ashamed" of—where he was involved with Judy. In that life, Judy was actually a male sailor.The 1602 English Connection: The guests, Lee and Judy, were brother and sister in 1602 England (family name: Manheuton). Lee was apparently a bit of a "cruelly-natured" guy with gambling debts who wronged his sister.No Cosmic Debt Collectors: Seth clarified that reincarnation isn't about forced "payment" or suffering. It’s about personal growth: "I do not speak in terms of payment... I speak in terms of his own choice. For his own development he chose to make up, because of a past lack of sensitivity."Physical Receipts: Seth accurately picked up on a physical marker for Lee, mentioning an injury to the "forefinger of the left hand." After the session, Lee revealed he had a scar on that exact finger from a childhood injury.The Breakthrough: Seth called the night a breakthrough because the emotional closeness allowed him to drop the heavy "lecturer" act: "I would sit with you now as a friend at the party and converse, but it is a trifle difficult... I must sort of hit you over the head with [the material]. If I did not hit you over the head with it I’m afraid that you would not get it at all."Jane’s "Psychological Time" PerksIn the days surrounding this session, Jane had some pretty wild "psy-time" experiences, including:Visions of a road with white guardposts and a feeling of high-speed travel.The literal feeling of being "ready to leave her body."Hearing Lee Wright’s southern accent in her kitchen when he wasn't even there.Dig DeeperIf you want to get the full, mind-bending experience of the Seth Material, we highly encourage you to study the books yourself. You can find everything your heart desires at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore.Check it out here: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessionsBest regards from the void!

Session 128 recorded on February 3, 1965. Seth was in a particularly "electric" mood this Wednesday night, and the vibes are nothing short of mind-bending.This report synthesizes the highlights of that session, where Seth basically tells us that our physical world is just a tiny, camouflage neighborhood in a massive, buzzing electrical city.The Inner Universe: More Than Just a FeelingSeth kicks things off by pointing out that humans are obsessed with the "outer senses" because they seem objective and easy to handle. But the real party is happening inside.The inner universe is way more complicated and varied than the physical one we see.Instead of being made of "stuff" (matter), the inner universe is built of "pattern masses" and "mass intensity."Seth suggests we imagine the whole inner universe as one giant organism. Our physical universe? That’s just one small part—maybe like a cosmic pinky toe.To explore this, our inner self acts like an "imaginary knife" or even better, a "rocket ship" in motion."The rocket ship would be the inquiring inner self in motion. This inner self in motion is bound to set up ripples of counteraction."Thoughts Have Shapes (And They’re Electric)If you think your thoughts are just fleeting whispers in your brain, think again. In the electrical universe, your thoughts are actual structures.Thoughts and dreams have "shape" in terms of intensity mass. You can’t see them with your eyes because your outer senses aren't invited to that specific party.Every psychological experience that doesn't turn into a physical object still exists as a real "thing" in the electrical universe.Your inner self lives in this electrical system, which is why it can perceive these shapes while your physical eyes are left in the dark.The "Meat-Suit" vs. The Electrical MindSeth gets into the nitty-gritty of how we're built. It turns out the brain isn't the boss; it's more like the middle manager for the physical world.The brain is all about "camouflage manipulation." It doesn't really exist in the electrical universe in a primary way.The mind, however, is purely electrical.Your physical body is formed around an electrical counterpart. When you’re done with the body, you discard the "camouflage material" (the meat-suit), but you keep the electrical knowledge and experience.Seth notes: "The matter of the physical body will simply be used in other gestalts." So, essentially, cosmic recycling!Living Inside a ConceptSeth explains that we can't "experience" a concept with our physical senses, but the inner self can literally walk around inside one.A concept is an electrical field formed by different intensities.Being inside a concept is like being inside a storm or a sunny day—you’re not just looking at it; you’re in it.In this system, size doesn't matter. Everything is about "intensity." Dimensions are measured in "values and value fulfillments" rather than inches or miles."All pathways and all journeys and all experience are electrical."Credits and ResourcesThis briefing is based on the Seth Material, which remains some of the most profound metaphysical work ever recorded. All credit for these insights goes to the New Awareness Network.Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Stay electric!

Decoding the Electrical Dreamscape: Insights from Session 127Grab a snack and kick back, because we’re diving into the cosmic archives. Today’s deep dive comes from Session 127 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of February 2, 1965. This was actually a makeup session because the usual Monday slot was skipped so the scribe could hang his first one-man painting show. Priorities, right? Even multidimensional entities like Seth are cool with a rescheduled meeting.The Lowdown on Electrical Realities and Dream VibesThe session kicks off with a heavy focus on the "electrical reality" of our internal lives. If you thought dreams were just random brain-firing, Seth is here to tell you they are actually structured, high-intensity events that just need the right "decoder ring" to understand.Subconscious Geography: Forget "levels." Seth prefers the term "areas" because the subconscious isn't a neat layer cake; it’s a wild maze of "interconnecting and complicated corridors and rooms."The Dream Factory: You aren't just watching a movie when you sleep; you are literally creating a "dream universe" that is just as real as the physical one. Once you create a dream experience, it’s out there in the universe, doing its own thing, independent of you.Intensity is Everything: In the electrical universe, "intensity" is the currency. Even our concept of physical time is actually just us measuring different intensities of experience.The Decoding Chain: There’s a specific process for how we perceive this stuff:The Mind: This acts as the high-level processor that breaks down electrical impulses into "electric symbols."The Brain: This is the local hardware that takes those electric symbols and translates them into "psychological symbols" or "dream symbols" that our conscious self can actually wrap its head around.Predictions and Ego-Glitch: Jane Roberts (referred to as Ruburt) was practicing daily predictions with "amazing frequency" of success. Seth explains that predictions are often distorted because the subconscious has to sneak the data past the "ego" without making it freak out and "close its gates."Expectations as Blueprints: This is the big one—our expectations are actually electrical realities. We don’t just predict the future; we use these electrical charges to "insure" that those events actually show up in our physical world later.Straight from the Source: Key QuotesTo give you a taste of the vibes from Session 127, here are a few choice nuggets of wisdom:"There is no reason to blame yourselves if you occasionally miss a session. However, it is a good idea to make it up.""You create an actuality, a dream universe, as real as the physical universe. It simply cannot be directly perceived within the physical universe.""In measuring your physical time, you actually measure intensities. Your creations in the electrical universe may be said to appear as your future in the physical universe.""The dream universe and the dream experience, like thoughts and emotions, are independent of you in existence."Level Up Your KnowledgeGo ahead and dive into the books or browse the official New Awareness Network bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions. It’s a trip worth taking.

Session 126, recorded on January 27, 1965, questions if our chairs are actually just "psychoelectric patterns" in disguise.The Great Cosmic Web: Everything is ConnectedSeth starts off by basically telling us that the universe is one giant, interconnected smoothie. Even if things look like separate systems, they’re all just different faces of one reality.Systems and fields might look closed off, but they aren’t. They all share "inner vitality."As Seth puts it: "...no field or system is basically closed, although they may appear closed."Basically, when you change something in one system, the rest of the universe feels the vibration. It’s like a cosmic butterfly effect, but with more electricity and fewer butterflies.Thoughts and Dreams: The Real "Concrete"If you think your thoughts are just fleeting whispers in your head, think again. Seth argues that thoughts, emotions, and dreams have a tangible "electric actuality."Dreams don’t happen in the physical world, but they leave a mark on it.Thoughts are more durable than we give them credit for. Seth notes: "A man’s thoughts, then, are far more reaching than he knows... They are as concrete, in effect, as any building."Once you create a thought or a dream, it’s out there. It’s like hitting "send" on an email to the universe—you can't take it back.The Brain is Just a Translator (And Your Mind is the Boss)In this session, we learn that your brain is basically the hardware, while your mind is the high-level software.The mind is psychoelectric and stays with you. The brain is just the physical tool that translates those patterns into "human codes."Inspiration is like a VIP pass that skips the line. Seth explains: "Inspiration is often a more or less instantaneous translation... without the benefit of the brain’s intervention."This is why inspiration feels so weird and "otherworldly"—it doesn't have your brain's typical "handwriting" on it.The Ego, The Inner Self, and the AfterlifeLet’s talk about your "I." Seth breaks down the difference between who you think you are and who you actually are.The Inner Self is the big boss. It’s electrical and exists outside of physical space.The Ego is like a specialized avatar the inner self adopts at birth to navigate the physical world.When you "log off" (aka physical death), you don't just disappear. Your personality—all your memories and jokes—turns into an electrical reality.Seth reassures us: "At physical death his personality then exists in its complete form, and of course escapes the sort of ending that it would suffer if it were an integral part of the physical system."Fun Facts and Celestial HousekeepingDuring the session, Jane’s cat, Willy, decided to turn her wool sweater into a chew toy. Jane was so "dissociated" (deep in the zone) that she barely noticed. Talk about focus!Seth is also a fan of homework. He’s happy Jane (Ruburt) is keeping a dream notebook because symbols in dreams are "cunningly constructed" to mean different things on different levels.This mind-blowing material is credited to the Seth Material and the publisher New Awareness Network. If you’re feeling the vibe and want to go deeper, you’ve got to check out the source. Go study the Seth Material books and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Stay electric, friends!

Session 125 from January 25, 1965, a deep dive into how your thoughts actually "spark" into reality.The Universe is One Big BatterySeth spent a good chunk of this session explaining that our thoughts, emotions, and even those weird dreams about flying aren’t just "in our heads." They have a literal electrical reality. But it’s not electricity like the kind that charges your phone; it’s a whole different ballgame.Intensity is the New Space: In the electrical field, things don't take up "room" like a couch does. Instead, they have "depths" based on how intense they are.Electrical Mass: Seth talks about "electrical mass," which is basically a shape made of intensity. It’s like a "coded counterpart" for physical stuff.Action over Miles: In this system, distance isn't about miles; it’s about the "distance of action." Think of it like a dream where you walk down a long road—the road isn't physically there, but the distance of the action definitely exists.Why Time is Just a Volume KnobForget the ticking clock. Seth says that in the electrical system, "time" is just an impulse that grows by intensity. Here’s the kicker: calling things "past" or "future" is basically just us messing with the volume settings.Weak Pulsations: When the electrical pulse is weak, we call it the "past."Strong Pulsations: When it’s at its loudest and brightest, we call it the "present."The Build-Up: When it’s not quite at peak strength yet, we label it the "future."Seth’s Take: "To speak of backward and forward is meaningless. There are only various electric pulsations of varying intensities..."Pro-Tips for Your Next SéanceSeth got pretty specific about how Ruburt (Jane) and Joseph (Rob) were handling their own experiments. If you’re planning on chatting with the other side, you might want to take notes on these "vibe-check" requirements:The Human Circle: Holding hands is great, but Seth says the feet are the real MVP. Try to sit so your feet are touching or forming a circle. It helps the energy flow.The Smoke Factor: Use incense! It releases negative ions and has its own "electrical reality." Plus, it smells way better than a stale room.Fashion Advice from the Beyond: Seth suggests wearing dark clothing, or maybe red and violet if you’re feeling spicy. But whatever you do, avoid yellow. (Seriously, Seth says yellow is a no-go for these experiments).Liquid Courage: A little alcohol is actually beneficial for "loosening the gears," but don't overdo it. Getting trashed won't help you talk to ghosts.Mindset Matters: Being "deadly serious" is okay, but "conscious determination" will get you nowhere. You need spontaneity and a "momentary lapse of critical attention."Key Quotes to Meditate OnTo give you a taste of the raw material, here are a couple of gems from the session:"In the electrical field it is the intensity of any given actuality that determines this sort of duration, and the intensity can project such an actuality into many dimensions at once.""The recorder worked because you wanted the recorder to work, and expected it to work. An excellent demonstration, my friends, on your parts, not mine."Visit the New Awareness Network website and browse the bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions. Go get enlightened!

Session 124 recorded on January 23, 1965.If you like your metaphysics with a side of "we’re too tired for this but let's try anyway," this session is your spirit animal. This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes.The Late-Night Vibe CheckPicture this: It’s 10:50 PM on a Saturday. Rob is feeling lethargic, their friend Bill Macdonnel (known by his entity name, Mark) isn’t feeling great, and Jane is restless. Instead of just ordering pizza and calling it a night, they decide to dive into some ESP experiments. It was the ultimate "low energy" attempt at high-level psychic phenomena.The session was entirely unscheduled and unplanned.Jane was so sensitive to light that she ended up turning off everything, leaving the room lit only by the occasional flash of passing car headlights.Rob was basically writing in the dark, trying to capture the wisdom of a multidimensional personality while squinting at his notepad.Willy the cat was also there, just vibing and completely unimpressed by the potential for interdimensional breakthroughs.Seth’s Take on Why You’re FailingWhen Seth finally showed up, he didn't hold back on why their "psychic party" was a bit of a dud. Apparently, you can’t just flip a switch and expect magic if your mental batteries are drained and your focus is everywhere but the present.Seth dropped some heavy truth bombs about how this stuff actually works:"I only suggest that you watch Ruburt as he moves; and I must remind you that upon other occasions when results had been achieved, your minds had been focused along these directions for a long period of time... Whether you are consciously aware of it or not, the subconscious focus at all times must be achieved first."Key Takeaways from the "Seth Lecture":Subconscious Focus is King: You might think you're ready, but if your subconscious hasn't been "marinating" in that focus for a while, the results will be thin.Scattered Forces: Seth pointed out that the group’s energies were "relatively scattered," especially Bill’s. It’s hard to see an aura when you’re thinking about how much you want to take a nap.The Darkness Hack: Jane’s insistence on sitting in the pitch black was actually a subconscious attempt to force inner concentration.Missed Opportunities: Seth admitted he’s tried to introduce "effects" during regular sessions before, but the humans in the room were either too oblivious or just unable to see them.The Great Aura Anti-ClimaxSeth told them to watch Jane’s face, promising that if anything was going to happen, it would go down within three minutes. He even gave them a hint: "If you see any effect, it will be the aura."The result? A whole lot of nothing—or at least, nothing definitive.Bill thought he saw something "fleeting and faint" but then talked himself out of it.Rob didn't see a thing.Jane felt "weird" because she found herself pacing around in the dark like she used to in the early days, despite having recently gotten used to sitting still.Study the SourceWhile Session 124 was a bit of a "swing and a miss" in terms of flashy physical effects, it provides a fascinating look at the mechanics of psychic energy and the necessity of mental alignment.Head over to the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 123 recorded on the chill Wednesday evening of January 20, 1965, talks about why your thoughts are basically independent lightning bolts.The Independent Life of Your BrainwavesSeth kicks things off by dropping a major truth bomb: your thoughts and emotions aren't just fleeting whispers in your head. They are actual, independent things.Electric Independence: Once you have a thought or an emotion, it’s like hitting "send" on a cosmic email. It exists as an electrical action that is "apart and independent from its point of subjective origin."The Power of Potential: These electrical actions hang out in the physical field based on how much "juice" (original electric potential) you gave them.Like Attracts Like: This isn't just a Pinterest quote; it’s literal physics. Your subjective habits act like a magnet, pulling in similar types of electrical actions from the ether.The Quote: As Seth puts it: "thoughts and also emotions existed as electric actions, and once initiated are then in independent existence. That is, they are actualities apart and independent from their point of subjective origin."Your Personal "Emotional Climate"Think of your personality as a local weather station. You’re building a characteristic emotional climate that determines whether you’re a sunny day or a gloomy drizzle.Electrical Paths: Your habitual thoughts create "easy electric paths." If you’re always positive, a negative thought is going to hit some serious resistance before it can get in.Boundaries: Your personality uses negative charges to set up boundaries. You’ll accept "vibe-adjacent" thoughts easily but reject the ones that don't match your current "charged emotional climate."Physical Storms: These aren't just metaphors. Thoughts act like "electric storms" flashing through your nervous system. They are the primary influencers of your physical health. If you’re feeling "under the weather," check your internal electrical forecast!The Mind vs. The Brain: The Ultimate SeparationSeth makes a clear distinction here that would make most neuroscientists' heads spin.The Mind’s Home: The mind doesn't actually sit inside your skull. It exists purely in the electric system or field.The Brain as a Translator: The mind sends electrical actions to the brain, which then translates them and kicks off physical reactions.No Skin Barriers: Your skin might keep your guts in, but it doesn't stop your thoughts. Electrical actions don't recognize physical barriers; they only care about electrical systems.Dream Real EstateEver wonder how you can fit a whole mountain range inside your head during a dream?Zero Physical Space: Dreams are direct electrical experiences. They take up zero physical room because they exist in a different dimension of intensity and electrical mass.Coded Comps: Your cells have "capsule comprehension" that is electrically coded. This allows huge amounts of data to exist in your physical structure without needing a bigger pants size.Parting Words and PunsSeth ended the night with some top-tier dad jokes, promising not to "charge" the sitters for the session or leave them too "charged up."Check out the Seth Material published by the New Awareness Network. You can find the bookstore and more deep-dives at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 122: The Universe is Buzzing (And So Are We)Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic archives. Today, we’re unpacking Session 122 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on January 18, 1965. If you’re looking for a reality check that’s more "electric" than your morning coffee, you’ve come to the right place. Grab a comfy chair, kick off your shoes, and let’s get into the vibes of the multiverse.The Ultimate Vibe Check: Jane’s Weightless SessionBefore the main event, Jane (Ruburt) was already catching some serious waves. While practicing "psychological time," she reported feeling completely weightless, like she was suspended without any physical pressure. When the session actually started at 9 PM, she was feeling a bit under the weather, but she pushed through anyway—sitting down, eyes closed, and skipping the usual cigarette.Seth opened the floor by praising the new "sitting down" method. It’s less flashy than their old style, but it gets the job done.Seth is a pretty chill boss. He told Joseph (Robert) and Ruburt that while regularity is great for keeping the sessions going, they shouldn't feel like they’re in cosmic handcuffs.According to Seth: "You are not to feel bound to the sessions, but should have them because you want them. Anything else would defeat their purpose."The Electric Body: You’re More Than Just Meat and PotatoesSeth spent a good chunk of the night explaining that we don't just live in a material world; we’re part of an "electrical field" that’s closely hugged up against our physical one. Think of it like a neighbor planet in the same solar system.This electrical field is where your "personality gestalt" is built. It’s made of electrical components, not physical matter.Your physical body has a "twin" in this field—an electrical body. It has mass, but no weight. It doesn't look like your physical self (no skin here, folks), but it’s a vivid, tangible reality in its own field.Seth notes: "The physical body, in other words, exists as an electrical body that is not material, that has a peculiar mass but no weight."Our scientists are currently missing the big picture. They see electrical and chemical systems as side effects of the physical body, but Seth says the physical world actually couldn’t exist without these electrical systems.Mind Your Business (and Your Thoughts)One of the most brain-melting insights from this session is the idea that your thoughts are independent "things" with their own life cycles.The brain is physical, but the mind is electrical. The brain is basically just the physical part of the electrical mind structure.Thoughts and emotions aren't just "feelings"; they are "definite charged action" and "ever-moving spheres."Seth dropped a truth bomb about the nature of a thought: "A human thought exists as an independent electrical action, and as such it continues to exist within the electrical system long after it has left its point of origin."Because thoughts are electrical, they don't care about your physical clocks. A single thought can exist in your past and your present at the same time. It’s not two thoughts; it’s one thought projected into two different times simultaneously.Join the StudyHead over to sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions to get your hands on the source material.

Session 121, recorded on January 13, 1965. Jane Roberts was chilling in her rocking chair, eyes closed, totally off the cigarettes (too distracting, apparently), and ready to let Seth drop some heavy truths about how our bodies actually work.The Body is More Than Just a Meat SuitWe usually think of our bodies as just physical machines, but Seth suggests we’re missing the forest for the trees. Our physical forms are actually packed with evidence of other "fields of actuality," but we’re too busy trying to cram those clues into "the framework of conventional knowledge" to notice.Brain vs. Mind: Seth makes it clear that your brain is just a tiny, physical "fragment" of your mind that happens to show up in matter. You can’t find the mind with a scalpel or a microscope.The Spacious Present: The mind is best buddies with the "spacious present" and deals with intangibles that are every bit as real as the chair you’re sitting on.Seth’s Take: "To study the human body from only the physical standpoint... is to severely limit your perception of it, and of reality as a whole."Telepathy: The Cellular Group ChatForget what you’ve seen in sci-fi movies; Seth says telepathy isn’t just for "psychics"—it’s actually a biological requirement. Before a cell even forms a nerve or a structure, it’s already using telepathy to communicate intent, desire, and purpose.Inner Energy Bridges: Telepathy is the "blazing... of invisible paths or bridges" that sets the stage for physical structures to follow.Biological Necessity: Even the simplest organisms need telepathy to function before they have fancy things like nervous systems.Seth’s Take: "Telepathy is an intimate, innate ability within all cells."The "Astral Body" is Your Energy SkeletonSeth finally touches on the "astral body," though he’s not a huge fan of the term. He describes it as the intangible framework made of inner energy that our physical bodies are built around. Think of it as the energy blueprints for your physical house.The Blueprint First: Inner energy telepathically communicates its intent to matter, forming a complicated "inner pattern" before the physical matter fills it in.Longevity: These energy lines stay put even after the physical body breaks down.Seth’s Take: "It is actually the intangible but actual framework formed by inner energy, about whose lines... the physical framework is constructed."Why the Ego Doesn't "Get" TelepathyThe reason telepathy feels so weird or "alien" to us is because of the ego. The ego loves to think it’s a separate, lonely island. It defines the "self" very narrowly, so when telepathy happens, it looks like one separate person talking to another.The Inner Self: Telepathy actually happens in the inner self, where the walls between "me" and "you" are way thinner.Like Attracts Like: It works through "sympathy" and "attraction"—almost like an amoeba reaching out to surround its food.Seth’s Take: "The ego is not conscious of the underlying bonds of sympathy that serve to merge, momentarily, the identities involved."Seth wrapped up the night by telling Jane and Rob he’d given them the "meat" and would bring the "sauce" next time. If you’re hungry for more, you should definitely check out the full Seth Material and the New Awareness Network.----Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 120: Cosmic Reality Check & Why Your Ego is TrippingThis briefing dives into the cosmic wisdom of Session 120 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on January 11, 1965. Grab a snack and relax, because Seth is about to peel back the layers of reality in a way that’s both chillingly profound and strangely funny.The session started with Jane Roberts (referred to as Ruburt) feeling a bit twitchy in a Kennedy rocker, eyes closed, smoking a cigarette, while Seth—a "personality essence no longer focused in physical reality"—decided to drop some knowledge bombs about why humanity is currently failing its vibe check.The Problem with Physical Tunnel VisionSeth points out that humans are obsessed with their own "field of actuality," ignoring everything else. It’s like trying to build a 1,000-piece puzzle while insisting only five pieces exist.Mankind’s refusal to recognize other planes of reality stunts the growth of science, medicine, and psychology.By trying to explain everything using only physical data, we end up with a "miniature model universe" that doesn't actually fit the facts.Seth notes: "The pieces to the puzzle are at mankind’s fingertips, but he has put together an awkward, ill-fitting miniature model universe of a puzzle with which he is afraid to part."Your Body is a Multidimensional RadioForget what you learned in biology; your body isn't just a meat suit. It exists in multiple fields simultaneously, and your subconscious is the hardworking manager keeping it all balanced.The subconscious acts as a channel, draining excess chemicals from the body and projecting them into other fields that need them. Talk about cosmic recycling!Hormones aren't just chemicals; they have an electromagnetic basis that connects you to other fields of existence.Illness happens when psychic forces get misdirected. Seth suggests that "A buildup of such chemicals can be deadly, leading to among other things forms of insanity, schizophrenia, and other disorders."ESP: It’s Not a Superpower, It’s Standard EquipmentSeth argues that things like telepathy and clairvoyance are happening all the time; we’re just too "ego-focused" to admit it.Telepathy is constant and even happens between the cells in your own body. Systems are never truly closed.Clairvoyance works because matter and energy are the same thing, and it exists within the "spacious present."Seth explains: "Clairvoyance exists within the organs of the physical body itself, because the organs of the body are not, quote, 'just' matter, but energy which has composed itself into matter."The Ego Crisis: Balance or BustThe "outer ego" is great for dealing with surface reality, but it’s currently on a massive power trip. If we don’t find a balance between the outer ego and the inner self, things could get messy.If the ego continues to run wild and deny the inner self, it could lead to a "worldwide catastrophe."Alternatively, the inner self might "explosively overwhelm" the ego, making physical existence pretty difficult.The goal isn't to kill the ego, but to stop its domination and find a middle ground.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Stay curious, and try not to let your ego run the whole show today!

Session 119 recorded January 6, 1965. The "Not an Animus" VibeJane Roberts (who Seth calls Ruburt) was hitting the books—specifically Carl Jung—before this session. Seth immediately wanted to clear the air about his identity. Apparently, he’s not Jane’s "animus" (that's Jung-speak for the male side of a female's subconscious). Seth describes himself as a much different "chap" than the personified aspects of Jane’s psyche.Seth is an independent entity, not just a psychological construct or a "shadow" hanging out in the basement of Jane's mind.Jane’s actual animus is apparently much more "omnipotent" to her subconscious than Seth is.The session kicked off with Jane in a deep trance, lounging in a wicker chair, proving you don't need to pace around to channel some universal truths.The Ego Showdown: Inner vs. OuterSeth gives us the lowdown on the "Inner Ego" and the "Outer Ego." Think of the Outer Ego as the person sitting on the front porch of a house, totally oblivious to the plumbing, wiring, and cooking happening inside.The Outer Ego: This is the "you" that interacts with the physical world. It's specialized for "out-terialization" (Seth’s cool word for making things physical). It’s a bit jealous, likes to think it’s the boss, and is often totally ignorant of how the body actually functions.The Inner Ego: This is the real MVP. It’s the organizing principle that looks into other worlds and directs the survival mechanisms of your physical body. It’s the one managing your health and picking out your dream symbols so they actually make sense to you.The Relationship: The Outer Ego is like a reflector, looking outward. It can’t even see itself without the Inner Ego acting as a mirror in the depths.The Subconscious is Not a Scary BasementA lot of people think the subconscious is a dark cellar filled with emotional dynamite. Seth says: "Chill out, it’s actually more like a talent agency."The subconscious is populated by various "subpersonalities"—remnants of past lives or versions of "you" that didn't quite make the cut for the "Topmost Level" of the current personality.These subpersonalities are conscious of themselves and their needs, but they aren't always aware of the outside world.The Inner Ego is the director who picks which of these personalities gets to be the "Outer Ego" based on who is best suited to handle the physical plane.Key Quotes to Sit WithTo help illustrate these deep vibes, here are a few gems from the session:"I would like to mention here that I am not Jane’s animus... Jane’s animus is indeed quite a different sort of chap from myself.""The inner ego... is the part of the self which is familiar with activities and methods of which the outer ego is ignorant.""The subconscious is not a cellar piled high with explosives... The subconscious contains a collection of diverse, varied and vital personalities who represent the losers when the time arrived to send one of them to the topmost level."Staying Healthy and Moving OnSeth mentions that if you want to fix your health, you’ve got to talk to the Inner Director. The Outer Ego can’t do it alone. He also dropped a teaser about explaining "transubstantiation" (that Catholic bread-and-wine miracle) in a future session. Talk about a cliffhanger!-----Check out the New Awareness Network website and bookstore for the full experience at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Keep learning, keep chilling.

Cosmic Radio Stations and the Flickering Human Fire: Insights from Session 118What’s up, seekers of the strange? Pull up a chair and relax, because we are diving into some seriously trippy territory. We’re looking at Session 118 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on January 4, 1965. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s get into the vibes.The Return of the Ghostly ProfessorAfter a little holiday hiatus, Jane (who Seth calls Ruburt) was feeling all kinds of nervous. Pacing the room, taking her glasses off, and doing that "eyes nearly closed" thing—basically, she was the original space-cadet. Seth popped in to remind everyone that even though they took a week off, the show goes on. He was pretty clear that he doesn't want any "willy-nilly trance states" going on without his expert supervision. Here are the highlights from the session:Tuning the Cosmic Dial: Seth explains that we are all basically touching the dials of reality "indiscriminately." Think of the universe like a radio with a billion stations, and we’re just accidentally static-surfing.Space Isn't Empty (Sorry, NASA): Apparently, outer space is packed, but not with stuff you can hit with a rocket. As Seth put it: "The apparent emptiness of outer space is far from empty, but these are not necessarily worlds that you could visit with the most advanced imaginable spaceship."The Fly on the Planet: To other realities, we look as tiny and incomprehensible as a fly trying to understand Earth. We simply don't have the "data" to see what's actually there.Dream Doorways: Want to get to the dream universe? You’ve got three doors: chemical, electronic, and psychological. If you kick one open, the others follow. Usually, this happens when your body’s chemistry gets a little "imbalanced" for a second.Your Body is a Radio (and a Fire)Seth dropped some serious knowledge on how our physical bodies actually work, and honestly, modern medicine might want to take notes.The Radio Wave Body: Your body isn't just meat and bone. To some creatures, you look like a bundle of radio waves. Seth noted: "To creatures who cannot perceive matter but can perceive radio waves, your physical body appears quite differently than it does to you."The Flickering Fire: While we see ourselves as solid, in other planes, the human body looks like a "constantly flickering" fire.The "Mandy-Pamby" Astrology: Seth gave a hilarious shout-out to the stars. He mentioned that "for all its mandy-pamby, astrology has a strong basis," though it’s just one small part of the story.The Inner Self as the Landlord: The "soul" or inner self isn't trapped in your ribs. It’s the guardian that maintains your molecular structure, but it’s free to travel while the body stays "at home" to keep things rigid and stable.Healing Secrets: Illness happens because we think the body exists in only one field. Seth suggests that instead of surgery, we should be looking at "proper communication" through the subconscious to the inner self.Final Thoughts and CreditsThis session was a major "fruitful" vibe, ending with Seth wishing everyone a happy new year. If you want to get the full, mind-bending experience, you’ve got to check out the source yourself.Study the Seth Material books and visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Stay cosmic, stay relaxed, and keep tuning those dials!

The Holiday Bombshell: Insights from Session 117Welcome to a very chilled-out look at one of the shortest and most enigmatic moments in the Seth Material. Today, we’re diving into Session 117 from The Early Sessions, Book 3, recorded on the evening of Wednesday, December 23, 1964. Grab a drink, kick back, and let’s get into the vibe of this spooky little holiday "non-session."The Scene: Baking Marathons and Christmas TreesBefore we get to the words of Seth, we have to set the stage for this absolute mood. It’s two days before Christmas in 1964, and the house is basically a scene from a tired holiday movie:Jane Roberts had been a kitchen warrior all day, surviving a "baking marathon" to get ready for the holidays.Robert Butts was also dragging, having worked overtime and feeling pretty wiped out.The couple wasn't even sure a session would happen. Jane hadn't "felt" Seth around at all, and they were both losing track of time while standing by their Christmas tree.Suddenly, the glasses came off, the voice got strong, and Seth decided to crash the party—briefly.The Message: A Historical "Oops"Even though Seth claimed there would be no formal session, he couldn't help but drop a massive truth bomb before heading out for the holidays.Seth dropped a bit of a holiday shocker regarding the origins of Christmas: "This event you are about to celebrate did not take place historically. Nevertheless you can use it, and we will go into this in sessions in the near future."Essentially, Seth tells them that while the history books might be wrong about the event itself, the idea of it still has some serious utility in their daily lives.It was a classic "I’m not here, but here’s some cosmic homework" move. Seth explicitly stated, "There will be no session," yet managed to give them something to chew on while they ate Jane’s holiday cookies.The Vibes and Physical SensationsThis session was less of a lecture and more of a "checking in" vibe. It only lasted a minute or two, but it left a lasting impression:Seth expressed a surprisingly sentimental (or perhaps just observant) interest in their holiday plans, saying: "If I may, however, I would like to look in on you at various times over the holidays."Jane was totally caught off guard by the abrupt start. She reported feeling "cold" the moment the session began, a sensation that vanished as soon as Seth signed off.Robert wondered if their "conditioning" to a schedule was what drew Seth out, even when they were both too exhausted to think straight.Study the MaterialIf you want to go deeper into these "chilling" insights and the rest of the 1960s sessions, you’ve got to check out the source. We highly encourage everyone to study the Seth Material books and explore the deep archives of consciousness.Visit the Source: Head over to the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Credit: All insights are derived from the Seth Material, with credit to the publisher, New Awareness Network.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Educational Disclaimer: This podcast/briefing is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. Stay curious, stay relaxed, and keep exploring the unknown.

Chill Insights from Session 116: The Couch ExperimentSession 116 of The Early Sessions, recorded on the night of December 21, 1964, was a total game-changer for Jane Roberts (aka Ruburt) and Robert Butts (aka Joseph). Usually, Jane spent her sessions pacing around like a caffeinated professor, but tonight, things got a little more "horizontal."The Vibe Shift: No More PacingIn this session, Jane decided to experiment with a deeper trance by actually sitting down and closing her eyes—a wild departure from her usual routine. While she was a bit panicked about losing her sense of time (we’ve all been there), the results were pretty heavy.The Telepathic Sync: While Jane was getting the "vibe" to try a new trance method, Rob was in another room working on an index for an old session where Seth suggested—you guessed it—experiments with inner senses. Talk about being on the same wavelength.The Safety Switch: Seth, being the responsible multidimensional teacher he is, gave Rob an "emergency exit" phrase. If things got too weird or Jane stayed "under" too long, Rob just had to say: "All right Jane, you’re back now." It’s basically the psychic version of "unplugging it and plugging it back in."Ditching the Props: Seth explained that Jane’s usual pacing was actually a "prop"—a way for her to feel in control and stay on her feet (partly due to some baggage regarding her invalid mother). By sitting still, she was finally letting go of the "fences of minutes" we call clock time.Ego Censorship: The whole point of this couch-potato experiment was to bypass the "ego’s censorship." Apparently, our conscious minds are like overzealous bouncers at a club, blocking out cool information from the personal subconscious.The Heavy Stuff: Energy and DreamsWhen Seth finally got talking, he dropped some knowledge about how the universe actually reloads its batteries.Mental Energy: Seth was very clear: "All energy is what you may call mental energy." It doesn’t just sit there; it constantly recharges itself as it moves through different fields of activity.The Twin Fires: He described the dream universe and the physical universe as "twin fires" burning in different worlds. They look different, but they’re fueled by the same inner action.No Energy is Lost: In the Seth-verse, nothing is meaningless and nothing is wasted. Every action affects every other action. It’s all connected, man.Words from the SourceTo give you a taste of the actual session without spoiling the whole vibe, here are a few choice nuggets of wisdom:"Clock time is one prop that even in our usual sessions Ruburt is accustomed to rely upon, though not of course to the extent that he relies upon it in the periods of more ordinary consciousness.""All energy is what you may call mental energy. It creates itself in multitudinous forms, which then re-create fields, replenish each other. No energy is lost. No energy is meaningless.""As no action is meaningless, so the dream universe and the physical universe constantly replenish each other, and mental actions are performed in both universes, being camouflage acting symbols for inner action."The Wrap-UpJane ended the session feeling "way out," totally unaware of the darkness in the room or even the fact that she was using her own voice. It was a successful first step into a deeper level of communication.Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Reality Check: Dreams, Rockheads, and Psychic Vibes (Session 115)Grab a drink and chill out, because we’re diving into some deep cosmic territory. This briefing covers the highlights of Session 115 from The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on December 16, 1964.In this session, Seth (channeled by Jane Roberts) breaks down the "dream universe" and why our physical world is just a small piece of the puzzle. Jane was in a high-energy mood, speaking loudly and smoking while Seth cracked jokes and dropped knowledge bombs.The "Reality" Reality CheckSeth starts off by basically telling us we have no idea what "real" actually means. We think if we can't kick it, it’s not there. Seth disagrees.Reality is huge: Our definition of reality is tiny. It excludes way more than it includes.Non-physical stuff is legit: Ideas, dreams, and psychological experiences are "indisputable realities." Just because they aren’t made of atoms doesn’t mean they don’t exist.The "Rockhead" Theory: Seth jokes that dream locations aren't stored inside your physical brain. As he puts it: "How could your small skull hold a replica of a cement building, for example, even though the skull might be a rockhead? You need not take that remark personally, Joseph. I couldn’t resist making it, however."Durability: Dreams might seem "insubstantial," but they actually last longer and have more impact on the universe than a wooden chair.History as a Dream-InterchangeThis is where things get a bit spooky and cool. Seth explains that the dream universe and the physical universe are constantly trading "gifts."The Crucifixion and Ascension: Seth says these weren't physical events in our timeline. They originated in the dream universe as "gigantic realities" that influenced the world more than any physical act ever could.The Gift of Fire: On the flip side, physical man discovering fire was a gift to the dream universe. Humans dreamed of fire, enriching that other dimension.Independence from Matter: Events like the Ascension were "contributions" from the dream world to show humans that we aren't stuck in physical matter forever.Imagination: The Cosmic HotspotIf you're wondering how to connect to this dream world, Seth says the answer is your imagination.The Bridge: Imagination is the "waking man’s connection with the universe of dreams."Energy Direction: Ideas and concepts are non-physical magnets. They attract and concentrate unaligned energy into our world.Breakthroughs on Standby: Seth notes that many life-changing inventions are just waiting in the dream world. They stay there until someone is brave enough to accept them as "possible."The Ego’s Insecurity: Why do we doubt this stuff? Because the ego is a bit of a scaredy-cat. It wants a world it can control, so it fights off new, "dreamy" ideas.The Paperboy InterruptionEven cosmic sessions have "real world" moments. At 9:15 PM, the paperboy knocked on the door. Jane snapped out of her trance to joke with him and pay for the paper before slipping right back into Seth-mode. Talk about multitasking!----If you want to get your mind truly blown, you should definitely study the full Seth Material books. You can find them at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Cosmic Gateways and Two-Faced Particles: A Vibe Check on Session 114Welcome to the cosmic deep-dive into Session 114 of The Early Sessions Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of December 14, 1964. If you’ve ever felt like your fingers were growing or that time was just a suggestion, pull up a chair—you’re in good company.The Big Vibe: Everything is Connected (No, Really)Universes as Units: Seth kicks things off by explaining that universes are just complex "units" or "systems." Whether it's a tiny atom or a massive galaxy, they all share the same properties.The "Closed System" Illusion: There is no such thing as a closed system. It might look closed if you’re living inside it, but everything is actually leaking into everything else.Time is a Social Construct: This interrelationship happens independently of time. Past, present, and future systems are all interacting right now. Seth notes: "The interrelationship between units or systems is... between not only those that now appear actual to you, but between all systems or units that you assume to be future or past, with those that appear to be present."Cause and Effect? Fake News: Seth calls the law of cause and effect a "distortive misinterpretation of actuality." Everything is actually a simultaneous action. Mind blown.Two-Faced Soldiers and Cosmic GatewaysBoundary Particles: Imagine a particle as a soldier standing on the border of two countries. This soldier is made of the "stock" of both countries, so he fits in everywhere and acts as a bridge.Transformers in Disguise: These particles are "gateways" and "transformers." They take energy from System A, change its "outfit" so it looks right, and pass it into System B.Invisible to Science: Seth predicts that while scientists will eventually detect these particles, they won't really get what they're looking at. They are smaller than small and often can't be examined directly with current tools.Dreams: The Ultimate Connective TissueThe Dream Reality: Your dreams aren't just late-night movies your brain plays; they are an actual universe interconnected with our own.A Mutual Relationship: Our reality and the dream reality exist because of each other. Seth explains: "The dream universe and your own are both actualities, and both separate systems that are interconnected."Value Fulfillment: This is the "spark" that starts any system. It’s the drive for energy to turn into more complex patterns and increase its own awareness.Weird Vibes from the SessionThe Case of the Growing Hands: During the session, Rob (the note-taker) felt his fingers getting thick and enlarged. Seth basically confirmed this was Rob sensing his presence. Spooky!Time Dilation is Real: Jane felt like she was speaking super fast, but she was actually moving and talking so slowly that it was almost painful for Rob to record.The No-Smoking Miracle: Jane, who usually smoked like a chimney during sessions, didn't touch a single cigarette the whole time.Closing Thoughts and HomeworkThis session reminds us that we are systems of action living within other systems, constantly transforming energy into our physical reality.---Check out the New Awareness Network website and their bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 113, recorded December 7, 1964, a mix of high-level metaphysical physics and a personality that describes itself as a "windbag," The Cosmic Vacation NoticeEven a multi-dimensional personality knows when it’s time to take a breather. Seth opened the session by surprisingly granting Jane and Rob a short "vacation." Despite his own eagerness to keep the information flowing, he recognized the need for a rest period, proving that even spiritual teachers care about burnout.The Reluctant Break: Seth admitted he gets "quite carried away" and forgot that a rest period was due. He humorously noted his own attachment to the sessions, stating: "Even though such a period is due, I find myself jealous of missing any sessions, as you might guess, knowing me by now."A Self-Aware "Windbag": Showing his lighter side, Seth acknowledged his tendency to ramble. He noted: "I have told you myself that I would close now, yet still find it difficult. I am such a windbag. I may say this, you may not."Holiday Spirit: With Christmas approaching, Seth joked about gifts, wondering what the couple would give him and teasing: "I will not come loaded with lights like a Christmas tree, but you can never tell. I may come decked out in some other manner."The Core Insight: How Energy MaterializesBeneath the banter, Seth dropped a significant piece of information regarding the mechanics of reality. He introduced the concept of "mental enclosures" as the bridge between pure energy and the physical world.Entry Points: Seth explained that individualized energy enters and manipulates a given field (like our physical reality) through specific "mental enclosures."Pure Energy vs. Camouflage: These entry points are not made of the "camouflage" (physical matter) they eventually inhabit; rather, they are formed of pure energy.Simplicity to Complexity: Seth emphasized that these initial projections of energy are simple but contain the inherent potential for all the complexity we see in the universe.The Foundation: This data was intended to be the basis for future discussions regarding the three close universal fields.Psychological Time: The "Off-Week" ExperimentsWhile there were no formal sessions during the break, both Jane and Rob kept busy with their "psychological time" (Psy-Time) notebooks. Their experiences during this rest period were anything but quiet.Jane’s Experiences: Jane reported seeing a brass doorknob and hearing voices through closed eyelids, achieving "excellent states" of dissociation even without Seth’s active presence.Rob’s Visionary Glimpses: Rob had a busy week in the inner realms, reporting:A full-figure glimpse of an acquaintance, Lois Williams, making a comical gesture.An encounter with a "short, dark-haired man... who seemed to be an Oriental" carrying a notepad and asking for permission to proceed.Physical sensations of his body pivoting headfirst or feeling "lighter" and "stunted" while lying on the bed.The Inverted Cent Sign: Rob also saw a specific symbol suspended in the air—a half arc with a diagonal cross line—which Seth had previously described as being on a rowboat in Provincetown.---For more information and to explore the official archives, visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Cosmic Wisdom and Creative Burnout: Insights from Session 112Grab a drink, kick back, and let’s get weird. We are diving into a transcript that feels like a late-night philosophy session with a friend who happens to be a multi-dimensional personality. This briefing covers Session 112 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on December 2, 1964.At the time of this recording, Jane Roberts (whom Seth calls Ruburt) was feeling a bit fried from upping her writing game, and Seth decided to drop some knowledge on why being a creative is actually more exhausting than moving furniture.The Lowdown on Creative Exhaustion and RealityThe Six-Hour Rule: Seth basically plays life coach here, telling Ruburt that six hours of writing a day is plenty. He also prescribes a daily walk because even cosmic vessels need some cardio.The Paradox of Creativity: Why are artists so tired? Seth explains that creative work requires energy for "repression." You’re taking an idea and purposefully not letting it become a physical object (like a building or a sandwich) so it can stay "immortal" in art.Matter is Just Mental Action: Seth dropped a heavy one here—all matter is just mental action that has been "objectified." It all happens at once in what he calls the "spacious present," but we see it as solid stuff because of the way we focus.The Tree and the Water: To explain how ideas manifest in different "fields," Seth uses a trippy analogy of a tree reflected in water. While the tree looks wavy and distorted in the reflection, the original tree is fine. However, in his universe, the tree would also be "crashing into the water" because mental actions constantly recreate themselves.Time is Just a Resistance Barrier: Seth argues that time isn't a thing—it’s an effect. It’s the "measurement" of a mental action passing through a system's resistance. Think of it like a cosmic stopwatch timing an idea as it squeezes into our reality.Smile More, Joseph: In a classic "chill out" moment, Seth tells Robert Butts (Joseph) to give him a "comradely smile," noting that Joseph was being way too serious for a Wednesday night.Direct Hits: Quotes from the SourceTo give you a taste of the vibes, here is a bit of the direct dialogue from the session (representing approximately 5% of the content):"Mental activity does demand more energy of one kind than does physical activity... in many respects creative work demands the extra energy used in a sort of repression.""All matter is objectified mental action, and that basically such action happens simultaneously in the spacious present.""Time is merely the effect caused within a given system by the system itself, operating upon a mental action as the action enters within its framework.""The distorted reflection of the tree in no way changes the actual tree. The distortions that occur as a mental act appears in another field in no way changes the mental act."Deep Dive ResourcesIf this sparked a few new neurons, you really should check out the full library. There’s a lot more where this came from. Head over to the New Awareness Network website and their bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.---------Educational Notice: This podcast and its associated summaries will be distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. Keep learning, keep smiling, and don't let the "camouflage" get you down.

Session 111 recorded on November 30, 1964Before things got trippy, there was a bit of cosmic bookkeeping. Seth cleared up a date discrepancy from the previous session, confirming his Denmark existence was in 1586, not 1486. Jane (referred to as Ruburt) was a bit tired, her voice dropped a few octaves, and she ditched her glasses to let the information flow.The Threefold Universal FieldsSeth laid out the architecture of our reality, explaining that we live within a threefold system of universes. It's not just us; it’s a whole neighborhood.The Big Three: The system consists of the universe of matter, the universe of negative matter, and the dream universe.The Reference Point Vibe: Data from one universe serves as a reference point for another. However, each universe interprets that data through its own "framework of reference."Dimensional Perspective: An action might look like three different things to people inside those systems, but Seth notes: "Only an observer from without the three-field system of universes could judge that one action, and not three, had occurred."The Dream Connection: The dream universe is the closest to us psychically and electromagnetically. Seth mentions that while we think we are the main characters creating the dream world, the dream world is also "tuning in" on us.Mutual Survival: In a mind-bending twist, our survival is dependent on the dream universe’s survival. Seth says: "So does it create you as a by-product, if you are looking at your universe from the other side."No Such Thing as a "Closed" SystemIf you feel trapped in the daily grind, Seth has some good news: boundaries are mostly an illusion.Openings Everywhere: Seth is adamant that there are no closed systems. They might look closed from the inside, but there are always openings.Psychic Envelopes: Surrounding our threefold system is an "envelope" of uncamouflaged psychic phenomena—basically energy gestalts that keep things stable while allowing for "creative chaos" and innovations.Objectifying Reality: To really get what’s going on, Seth suggests trying to view our universe from the outside, momentarily detaching our intellect from the usual "camouflage" we call reality.The Mystery of the "Group" and the Cosmic JokeJane had previously contacted a nameless spokesman for a "group," but they were surprisingly tight-lipped. Seth revealed this was essentially a celestial prank.The Substitute Teacher: Seth’s friend (the spokesman) was basically trolling Seth. Seth didn’t want him coming in as a "substitute teacher" and confusing the class, so the friend decided to tell Jane and Rob absolutely nothing at all.Seth’s Weak Joke: Seth joked that he told his friends that Rob and Jane were "very particular" about who they spoke to, especially the "hardheaded Ruburt."Psychological Time ExperimentsThe session wrapped up with some feedback on "psychological time" practice.Jane tried a 30-minute session and had a vision of a white-covered table.The big reveal? The mystical item on the table was a hamburger. It wasn't even a thick one. Even in the depths of the subconscious, sometimes you just see a sandwich.-------Credits & Study Resources This document credits the Seth Material and the publisher New Awareness Network. Visit the bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Introduction & Legal VibesWelcome to the breakdown of Session 110 of The Early Sessions, Book 3, recorded on November 25, 1964. -------------------------------The Playboy Questions: Seth’s Deep DiveA.J. Budrys, an editor for Playboy, sent over three heavy hitters that Jane Roberts (Ruburt) channeled answers for, despite feeling a bit "off" that night.1. "When was the last time you grew up?"Seth tracks his last "growing up" phase to a town called Triev in Denmark (roughly 1486, though Rob suspects 1586)."I was born in that existence in the year approximately 1486... as a merchant dealing in spices. I was indeed rather spicy myself."Seth notes that while his physical growth ended then, he is still "growing" in terms of value fulfillment, which doesn't require "physical stuff."2. "What do you love?"For Seth, love isn't just a fuzzy feeling; it's the core of existence."I love the inquiring consciousness in whatever form it may appear... Everything that is, is a materialization of aware, individualized, inquiring consciousness."3. "When is the self born?"Seth argues that the self doesn't have a "start date" in the way humans think."That inner self, dear friend, is constantly being born. There is no point in time as you know it, when the self is born. It is constantly in a state of becoming."--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Themes: Spontaneity, Discipline, and "Heavy" ThoughtsSeth explores why humans struggle to understand the "inner self." We are obsessed with things we can touch, but psychological reality is just as "solid."The Objectification Trap: Humans fear what they can't hold. Seth explains that you can't weigh a psychological experience on a scale, but it can "fill you up" more than a rock.The Discipline of Form: Even spontaneous creation requires discipline. Seth describes the question-asker (Entity name: Salden) as someone struggling to weld intuition and discipline together.The Eye Cannot See Itself: Just as your eye can't see itself, the self cannot easily examine its own essence by looking "outward." One must travel "inward."--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Mystery Guests: "The Group"Following the session, Rob and Jane encountered a "Group" of three anonymous watchers during an ESP experiment. These entities described Seth as an "educator" and claimed to assist Jane through "levitation dreams" when her ego is relaxed. They remained anonymous, noting that humans are a bit "fumbling" with their physical tests.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Study the MaterialIf you want to dive deeper into the spice merchant’s wisdom or the nature of your own "inner self," we highly recommend studying the Seth Material books. You can visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Stay spicy, stay inquiring, and remember: you're constantly being born. No pressure.Cosmic Spices and Eternal Birthdays: A Briefing on Session 110The nature of love as "inquiring consciousness," and the radical idea that the self is never "born" but is in a constant state of "becoming." Key takeaways include the necessity of balancing spontaneity with discipline and the limitations of physical senses in perceiving psychological reality.

The Multiverse Chill-Out: Insights from Seth Session 109Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic neighborhood. This briefing synthesizes the vibes and revelations from Session 109 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on November 23, 1964.Before we get into the spooky-cool mechanics of the universe, a quick housekeeping note: This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. All content is credited to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network. If you want the full, unadulterated experience, go study the books and hit up the New Awareness Network bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Playboy Rejection and the "Frisky" SethThe session kicked off with some very human drama. Jane (Ruburt) was a bit salty after receiving a letterless rejection from Playboy. She was doubting Seth’s previous psychic "prediction" about a sale. Seth, being the cosmic pal he is, showed up in a "frisky, companionable mood" to double down: the sale had developed, but the interpretation was just a bit off.The Illusion of "The Beginning"Seth wasted no time blowing our linear minds. If you’re looking for a "Big Bang" or a single starting line for the universe, Seth says you’re looking at a "camouflage perspective." In the "spacious present," there is no past, and everything—even the tiny microscopic particles—is just a materialization of "inner, aware energy.""The first origin, my dear friends, is constantly reoccurring, but never in the same or exact manner, never in terms of a rehappening or of a record played over and over."The Dream Universe: A Movie Always PlayingOne of the chillest takeaways here is how Seth describes dreams. You don't "start" a dream when you hit the pillow. The dream universe is always running, whether you’re awake or asleep."It is true that physical stimuli may signal a dream... but it calls your attention to the dream, which has been in progress, as if you walked into a darkened theatre and began to see portions of a production which had been going on."The Cosmic Recycling Program: Entropy is a LieFor the science buffs, Seth took a swing at the concept of entropy. He explains that energy isn’t actually "lost" or "unusable." Instead, it’s a beautifully efficient system where energy seeps through different layers of reality:The Physical Universe: Where we hang out.The Dream Universe: The psychological "ego" buffer.The Universe of Negative Matter: The by-product of the dream world.They form a "closed system" only for the sake of discussion, but they are constantly feeding each other. When we mastered fire physically, it enriched the dream universe with new freedoms. Talk about a cross-dimensional upgrade!Negative Matter and Parallel SelvesSeth briefly touched on the "Universe of Negative Matter," promising more later. He dropped a teaser that we have parallel selves there, though they aren't "psychologically identical." He even hinted at some "slip-ups" involving identical twins that he’d explain in the future. Spooky, right?Closing Notes & Psy-TimeThe session ended with Seth congratulating Joseph (Robert Butts) on his painting sales—turns out Seth’s advice actually works for the mortgage! After the session, the couple recorded "psy-time" experiences, including Joseph feeling like the bed had disappeared beneath his legs, leaving him suspended in air.

Session 108 recorded on the night of November 18, 1964. Grab a drink, kick back, and let’s talk about why the universe is basically a piece of fruit and why selling your old paintings might trigger someone’s past-life military trauma.The Case of the Ottoman WarriorThe session kicks off with some domestic drama. Rob (Joseph) sold a portrait of a mysterious man in a turban to their friend Sonja. Seth pops in—stronger and louder than usual, ditching Jane’s glasses—to tell them that Sonja wasn’t just "into the aesthetic." Turns out, she was a warrior in the early Ottoman Empire.Seth explains the vibe:"No doubt here of jumbled relationships as far as the personality is concerned. We find here a personality once a warrior in the very early period of the Ottoman empire, and no coincidence that the personality is now involved with that country."Basically, Sonja married a Turkish doctor and bought a painting of a Middle Eastern dude because her subconscious was screaming, "Hey, remember when we were a soldier in the desert?" Talk about a deep-seated connection to home decor.Inwardness: The Real MVPSeth gets deep into the "Inwardness" vs. "Outwardness" (Camouflage) debate. In short: matter is just the costume energy wears to the party.Rule #1: There is no "unindividualized" energy. Everything is aware of itself.Rule #2: Energy is never satisfied. It’s always looking for "more complicated gestalts."The Big Secret: The stuff you see (matter) is formed by the stuff you don't (inwardness). Studying the "outside" will never tell you what’s going on the "inside."The Universal Fruit TheorySeth drops a metaphor that is honestly a whole mood. He describes the relationship between our physical universe, the dream universe, and the universe of negative matter as "skins of a fruit.""They represent skins, layers of skin, all belonging to the same fruit. Someone holding the fruit might be able to peel away the layers, but as for the fruit itself, the layers while making up the fruit are to all intents and purposes separate."When humans try space travel, Seth basically laughs and says we’re just crawling around on the very outer skin of the apple. We aren't even getting to the juicy part yet because we haven’t figured out how to hop between the layers.Artistic Roast: Jane vs. RobSeth takes a hilarious detour into Jane and Rob’s art.Rob (Joseph): Paints the "inwardness" through the finished object. He’s looking at the completion.Jane (Ruburt): Tries to catch the energy before it turns into matter. This is why her perspective is a mess—she’s looking from the inside out.Seth calls it a partnership: Rob forms the inwardness, and Jane reaches out from the inside with her "hands full of inwardness." It’s poetic, it’s sweet, and it’s a great excuse for why Jane can't draw a straight line.Psy-Time and Jack-in-the-Box SkullsThe session wraps up with Rob’s "Psychological Time" reports. He’s been seeing some wild stuff, including a "rather humorous" skull popping up like a jack-in-the-box and two guys ice fishing on a white mountain landscape. Seth’s prediction that Rob’s experiences would get more vivid is definitely hitting the mark.------Credits & Legal Vibes: This report is based on the Seth Material, published by the New Awareness Network. If you want to get the full, unadulterated cosmic tea, go study the books! You can find them at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Cosmic Vibes and Interdimensional Projections: A Deep Dive into Session 107Grab a snack and settle into your favorite chair, because we’re diving into the cosmic deep end. Today, we’re looking at Session 107 of The Early Sessions, Book 3 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of November 16, 1964.If you think your Monday nights are intense, Jane Roberts (whom Seth calls Ruburt) spent hers channeling a personality that basically told her to stop being so afraid of the "dark" parts of her psychic abilities. Let’s break down the highlights of this chillingly insightful session.The "Nervous Knot" ProblemJane had been feeling a bit "grim" and "uneasy" before the session. Seth wasted no time calling her out for trying to "censure" her abilities. Apparently, trying to only see the "sunlight" of the psychic world is a recipe for disaster.Seth explains:"Oftentimes information such as he has been receiving, is received but not correctly interpreted or understood, with the result that the physical and psychic organism is bound in nervous knots of apprehension, for which there seems to be no cause."Basically, if you ignore the "night," it becomes a source of terror. If you face it, you realize it’s just another part of the landscape.Death: Just a New Zip CodeSeth gets real about the ego’s fear of death. He points out that since he’s a non-physical personality talking to them, that’s pretty solid evidence that death isn't the end. It's just an entrance into another dimension. The ego gets twitchy because it sees any talk of physical death as a personal threat, but Seth is here to remind us that these "barriers" are actually "doorways."The Dream World vs. The Physical WorldEver wonder how the universe began? Seth thinks that’s a bit of a silly question. He compares it to standing in a dream and wondering when the dream-rocks were created."The material of the physical universe is created spontaneously and constantly, even as the dream locations in the dream world are so created; and as it is impossible in terms of time as you know it to set a point of beginning in the dream world, so it is impossible to attempt to do the same as far as the physical universe is concerned."In the "spacious present," there is no "first act." It’s all happening at once, constantly popping into existence.You’re a "Wind" in Another DimensionThis is where things get really trippy. Seth explains that we exist in multiple dimensions simultaneously, but we only focus on this one. In other realities, we aren't "human-shaped." Depending on where you look, you might be a chemical reaction, an electromagnetic pulse, or even just a psychic "wind."Your subconscious is busy sending "vivid projections" into these other perspectives. While other inhabitants might see you as a weird distortion, their "inner senses" give them a hint that you're actually a real thing. This is why Seth calls our theory of "cause and effect" ludicrous—it doesn’t account for all the interdimensional bleed-through!Homework and Good VibesThe session wrapped up with Seth giving Jane (Ruburt) a bit of a pep talk, telling her to "be of good cheer" because there are lights where she thinks there is darkness. He also gave a shout-out to Rob (Joseph) for being a solid support system.------Study the Material: To get the full, mind-bending experience, we highly encourage you to study the Seth Material books. You can find them and explore more at the New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

Session 106, recorded on the evening of November 11, 1964, Seth is in a surprisingly "chill" mood. He decides to keep things brief because Jane had a bit of a psychic workout in the previous session. Even entities from beyond the physical plane know when it’s time for a "precautionary gesture" of rest.The Vanishing Nodule and the Playboy ConnectionBefore the session even kicked off, some interesting physical and professional developments were brewing. Jane’s husband, Rob, noted that a ganglion on Jane’s wrist had almost entirely disappeared, exactly as Seth predicted a few sessions prior. Apparently, psychic energy is better than over-the-counter ointment.On the career front, Jane was waiting for a writing sale. She’d been getting some "encouraging letters" from Playboy Magazine. While the big sale hadn't hit yet, the vibe was optimistic. Seth later joked in a dream sequence about the magazine, noting that if you’re going to read uncritically, Playboy "would hurt you least of all" because of the good stories.The "Non-Existent" UniverseSeth dropped a heavy truth bomb during this session regarding the nature of our reality. He basically told us that our physical world is a bit of an optical illusion—or at least, a very selective one."It is true... that your physical universe as such does not exist, in the manner in which you suppose that it does. In another sense it does legitimately exist, but in a way in which your ordinary senses would never perceive it."According to Seth, we only see a "physical" world because we focus on specific reference points and ignore everything else. If we actually perceived all the data available, our physical world would be "lost in a maze of seemingly chaotic data."Expanding the Inner MapSeth gave a shout-out to Sigmund Freud for adding a dimension to the world with the discovery of the subconscious. Before Freud, Seth suggests the psychological world was "flat." Now, we’re moving into a season where the "world of the inner man" is gaining depth, shape, and motion.Key Takeaways on Psychic Energy:Idea Power: Ideas and psychic energy form the basis of the physical universe.Discipline: The "profitable season" Jane and Rob were entering was the result of "focused energies" and discipline.Healing: Seth keeps a "cautious eye" on psychic fatigue, ensuring his students stay in a state of "disciplined exuberance."The "Psy-Time" Lab ResultsJane and Rob had been practicing "Psychological Time" (Psy-time) experiments—basically sitting still to see what happens when you stop focusing on the physical. The results were a mix of "trippy" and "chilled."Participant / Date / Reported SensationsJane / Nov 13Weightlessness, inner pulsation, saw a brown doorknob on a white door.Rob / Nov 12Thrilling sensation, hands and feet felt "enlarged," arms felt like they'd lift up.Rob / Nov 13 The bed beneath him "rippled." Saw a boy's head on a scroll.Study the MaterialIf you want to dive deeper into how your own psychic energy is shaping your "chaotic data" into a reality, you should definitely study the Seth Material. You can find the books and the bookstore at the New Awareness Network website: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Credits: All quotes and data are credited to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network.

Session 105, recorded on November 9, 1964, is a wild ride through the psychic laundry Jane Roberts (whom Seth calls Ruburt) was trying to fold while feeling a bit "jumpy." If things feel a little spooky yet oddly domestic, that’s just the Seth vibe.The Psychic Level-UpJane had been having a rough time leading up to this session. Between clairvoyant dreams of black envelopes and some intense "psychological time" experiences, she was convinced she was picking up on her mother’s impending death. Seth kicks things off by confirming that Jane isn't just being dramatic; her psychic hardware just got a major firmware update.Seth, ever the comedian, notes:"Ruburt’s abilities have indeed jumped up another level, and that is why he is jumpy, if you will excuse the pun."The Black Envelope MysteryJane had a dream involving a woman named Helen McIlwain (who had been dead for two years) delivering a black envelope. Jane was so spooked she started scrambling the data, trying to convince herself the "death" in the message was anyone but her mother—or herself. Seth breaks down the "shielding fabrications" Jane's subconscious built to protect her from the truth.Symbol / Seth's InterpretationBlack EnvelopeA clear symbol for a message about death.The MessengerHelen McIlwain, a deceased friend of Jane’s mother.Distorted NamesJane substituted names like "Linda" to avoid the reality of her mother's situation.Hospital SceneValid info about the environment where the death would eventually occur.The "Cat" Incident: A Lesson in PerceptionEarlier that day, Jane and Rob thought they hit a cat with their car. They went back to look, found nothing, and spent the day feeling like accidental feline assassins. Seth clears the air with a dose of reality: there was no cat. Jane’s psychic stress was just messing with her already "inefficient" eyes."There was no cat... He saw a gray brown bag of cloth used to collect leaves... You hit this and threw it, but it did not fly up, and the color mixed well with the pile of leaves there."Major Insights on TransitionSeth confirms that Jane’s mother is indeed nearing the end of her physical journey. Crucially, he explains that the "physical conditions are irreversible" not because of biology alone, but because of "conditions that are not physical within the personality."However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Seth points out that for Jane's mother, passing over will bring an "exuberance, well-being, understanding and sense of peace" she hasn't known in this life. Seth’s "crafty" way of delivering this data was designed to prepare them without causing a total system shock.Rob’s Psychic SidebarWhile Jane was doing the heavy lifting, Rob (Joseph) was having his own "psy-time" wins:Visions: Glimpses of a father and son on an old-fashioned bicycle.Precognition: A recurring experience of knowing his garage was blocked by a neighbor’s car before he even looked out the window.----------Study the Material: To get the full, unvarnished story of these sessions, you really should check out the books. Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.Credits: All quotes and data are attributed to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network.Notice: This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes.

Session 104 recorded on November 4, 1964, Jane Roberts almost launched her soul out of her head before her ego decided to play "bad cop."The Ego: A Frightened Dog in a BathrobeThe session starts with some classic Seth humor. Earlier that day, Jane (Ruburt) had a "peach" of an experience with psychological time. Her inner self tried to make a break for it—a literal "outward rush" through the head—but her ego wasn't having it.Seth explains that the ego is like a frightened dog sniffing danger. It doesn't really know what’s going on; it just knows something is changing, and it wants to stop it."The sensation occurred mere seconds before the outward rush, but provided just enough of a dim warning to the ego. The ego could not prevent the outward rush. It did not react in time... It yelped and pulled the escaping inner self back by its imaginary coattails."Seth suggests that we need to treat our egos with a little more love. Instead of fighting it, we should offer "gratitude for the ego’s protective concern." Think of it as thanking your overprotective parent for making you wear a helmet while you’re trying to fly a jetpack.Pro-Tips for Astral TravelersIf you’re planning on doing some "inner acceleration," Seth gives us some very specific branding advice for our affirmations.Avoid This / Use ThisSaying "I will progress slowly." / Saying "I will progress safely."Why? "Slow" is just neutral and puts things off. Why? "Safely" balances progress with comfort.Seth compares these inner journeys to flying an airplane: the landing is the most important part. You want to avoid a "crash" when returning to the physical image. He even jokes that while there might be some "bumpings along the ground," he’s there to make sure there are no "airline disasters."Telepathic Portraits and New York OfficesThe session also gets into Rob’s (Joseph’s) artistic development. Apparently, those "made-up" faces he likes to paint aren't actually made up. They are telepathic images of people he’s picking up from the ether.Seth also drops a detailed psychic forecast about Jane’s writing career. He describes a specific New York office where her manuscript is currently sitting:The Vibe: A small, non-elegant office, stories high, looking out over lower buildings.The Decor: A modern red leather chair with short round wooden legs and no arms.The Players: A collegiate-looking man with graying hair and a reddish-faded mustache, and another "tall, thin, gawky-type man" with protuberant eyes.The Chilling After-HoursThe notes following the session take a bit of a spooky turn. Jane’s psychological time experiments left her feeling "dissolved below the chest" and shivering with abnormal cold. She even had a premonition dream involving a black envelope from a deceased friend, which she interpreted via a pendulum as a warning about her mother’s health.It’s a reminder that while the Seth Material can be funny and enlightening, it’s also dealing with the raw, sometimes chilling edges of human consciousness.Ready to go deeper? Don’t just take our word for it. Study the source, grab the books, and join the conversation at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions. Stay safe out there in the psychological time stream!

Session 103 dated November 2, 1964, catches our favorite discarnate personality, Seth, in a particularly "capering" mood.This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. We give all the credit to the Seth Material and the publisher, New Awareness Network. If you want the full, unadulterated experience, head over to sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions to grab the books.Scheduling the SpontaneousSeth kicks things off by talking about the "rigid schedule" he keeps with Jane (whom he calls Ruburt) and Rob (Joseph). Apparently, even in the afterlife, you need a calendar. Seth wants to eventually move toward a "spontaneous framework" to catch Jane at her psychic "high peaks," but he warns that being spontaneous actually takes more discipline than a fixed schedule."This kind of procedure, while appearing less disciplined, would in actuality require added discipline, since this would be necessary to avoid the imbalance of either too many or too few sessions."The "Spiritual Buzz": Wine and DissociationEver felt tipsy without having a drink? Jane frequently felt like she’d had a few too many after a session. Seth explains that the state of dissociation required for their communication is the same state people try to reach with booze—except Jane gets there naturally.Seth’s take on social drinking is legendary. He isn't a prude, but he is practical:"Indeed a judicious (underline judicious) use of wine is somewhat beneficial, but never to be overdone... If [Ruburt] had truly that much, he simply would not be capable of a session, even if I were idiotic enough to agree to one. And I assure you that I would not be."Creative Gains and "Value Fulfillment"Seth isn't just about the spooky stuff; he’s a fan of professional development. He notes that both Jane’s writing and Rob’s painting have leveled up because of their "inner freedom." Rob even mentions solving painting problems "almost effortlessly" that had bugged him for years.The big takeaway? "Value fulfillment is the only true practicality." Forget the grind; focus on the soul’s growth, and the sales will follow.The Great Psy-Time AdventureThe session notes also include Jane’s wild "Psychological Time" experiment from November 4. She describes feeling the bed disappear into "holes of nothingness" and a "whoosh" out of the top of her head.Later, while walking to the store to mail a manuscript, she felt so light she thought her lower body had dissolved. She was worried she was just a "chest, shoulders, and head" floating down Church Street! She even had a mini-revelation:"Atoms and molecules etc. are our names for the stuff of which we compose our images or transpose them into apparent validity."Deepen Your Study: For those ready to go beyond the highlights, we highly encourage you to study the Seth Material books. Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions to start your journey. Stay chill, stay curious, and watch out for those "holes of nothingness" on your way to the grocery store.