Insights from Seth: The "Balky Ruburt" and the Moment Point

Welcome 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 1965

The 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 Lives

The 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 Thoughts

This 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.

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