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Session 321: Breaking the Fences and Finding the Flow

Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic vibes of Session 321 of The Early Sessions Book 7 of Seth Material, recorded on February 22, 1967. Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and let’s break down the wisdom Seth dropped during this late-night Wednesday session.

The Lowdown on Spontaneity and Schedules

Seth kicks things off by calling out Jane (whom he calls Ruburt) on her habit of using a "disciplined schedule" as a shield. It turns out, trying to plan every second of the day can actually be a way of "clamping down" on the inner self rather than letting it breathe.

  • Schedules as Fences: Seth notes that Ruburt uses his schedule as a "fence against the subconscious." When the fence is gone, panic sets in. Seth’s advice? Break the routine!
  • The Joy of Dining Out: Even something as simple as a different meal provides "small shocks" of taste that release sense mechanisms. It’s basically cosmic permission to order the weirdest thing on the menu.
  • Ego on Board: The ego actually started helping because it got a little spooked and realized it enjoyed the new plans. As Seth puts it: "The ego is working with you now, for it grew frightened and is taking steps to change."

The "Mother" Connection (and the Sweater Dilemma)

One of the more humorous and "chilling" parts of this session involves how certain everyday objects were triggering old memories of Jane’s mother.

  • Sweater Weather: It turns out Jane’s sensitivity to her arms in bed was linked to wearing sweaters that reminded her of her mother’s bed jackets.
  • Wardrobe Woes: Seth suggests Jane avoid black sweaters but adds with a dry wit: "I would suggest for awhile that he refrain from wearing black sweaters in general, except that I fear his wardrobe is already depleted."
  • Heaters and Perfume: Even a room heater or a specific bottle of perfume could trigger a psychological block based on past mother-son (or mother-daughter) dynamics.

Psychic Tools and Emotional Releases

The session gets into the "how-to" of subconscious exploration, focusing on the pendulum and the importance of venting.

  • The Pendulum: Seth confirms that using a pendulum is a solid way to reach deeper layers of the personality, especially if done in a light trance.
  • Emotional Discharges: If you’re digging up upsetting stuff from the subconscious, you can't just end the session. You have to "talk it out" to elicit a full release of pent-up emotions.
  • Healing Elements: Seth suggests walks by the river and requesting "therapeutic dreams" every night as standard practice for a healthy psyche.

Seth’s Style and Parting Advice

To really shake off old identifications, Seth even suggests a bit of a makeover.

  • The Hair Tip: Seth suggests that a change of hair color could actually help minimize "lingering mother identification."
  • Key Quote: "He tries at times to use a schedule, a disciplined schedule as a fence against the subconscious, and becomes panic-stricken imagining himself without it."

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Credits and Educational Note This document is based on the Seth Material and is credited to the publisher, New Awareness Network. We strongly encourage you to dive deeper into these insights by studying the Seth Material books and visiting the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.

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