Session 168: Stock Tips, Fat Hands, and the Second Phase

Welcome to the breakdown of a truly classic sit-down with everyone’s favorite multidimensional personality. We’re diving into Session 168 from The Early Sessions, Book 4 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of July 7, 1965.

The Scene and the Squad

The session kicked off at 8:56 PM in the front room. Jane (Ruburt) was in the zone with her eyes closed, rocking a voice that was a bit stronger than usual. We had some witnesses in the circle: Lorraine Shafer, plus Bill and Peggy Gallagher.

Key Insights and Cosmic Commentary

Seth was in a pretty hilarious and "humble" mood, keeping things light because the group had a trip coming up and needed to save their energy. Here’s the lowdown on what went down:

• The Humble Brag: Seth gave a shout-out to Peggy Gallagher for her newspaper article about Jane’s ESP book, even though his name wasn't in it. He joked: "I am indeed truly humble."
• The Ulcer Update: Bill Gallagher’s ulcer was apparently feeling a bit better, and Seth teased him about his "inquiring mind," eventually labeling him the "Jesuit member" of the group for his analytical scrutiny.
• The Stock Market Scoop: Seth dropped some financial advice, predicting that a certain stock (G. D. Searle) would take a "quite severe drop" before slowly rising again.
• The Second Phase: Seth announced that the "initial program" of their work was complete. They’ve built a solid foundation, and now they’re moving into Phase Two, which involves more complex subject matter and "extra dimensions."
• Ego Management: Seth emphasized that they aren't trying to crush Jane’s ego. In fact, he likes her "stubborn" ego because it keeps her grounded while she explores inner reality. He noted: "There must be no attempt made to browbeat the ego, for in this way lies schizophrenia and disorientation."
• Transparent Mobility: Seth touched on a deep concept called "transparent mobility"—the ability of energy to move through different systems and fields. It’s basically how he’s communicating with our world.

The Comedy Hour: Accents and Art

Things got pretty funny toward the end of the night. Jane started speaking with a "brogue" or a sophisticated accent that had the group guessing if it was Irish or English.

• The Portrait: Rob (Joseph) had recently finished a painting of a short, heavyset bald man. Jane insisted it was a portrait of Seth, and Seth totally agreed, saying the likeness was "excellent."
• The "Fate" Joke: Seth had a grand old time playing with words, specifically the word "fate." He told the group: "I will now, with my true dignity, bring this fateful session to a close... I will sign myself fatefully yours."
• The Laugh Factor: Seth admitted he’s a "rather humorous gentleman," though he hadn't let out a full-on laugh yet. He promised they’d arrange a harmless joke soon.

Post-Session Vibes: The "Fat Hands" Phenomenon

After the session, on July 9, Rob had a wild experience while trying to sleep. He felt his hands and face enlarging to a massive degree—a sensation often called "fat hands" in these circles. He described his fingers feeling like "thick clublike paws," which is apparently a sign of light dissociation.

Summary of Seth’s Vibe

• "I am as you know a rather humorous gentleman. But someday we will have jokes that are not on me. You have not heard me laugh yet."
• "Energy moves through all fields and all systems. You are enabling the energy which is yourself to realize its existence within other systems."

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