Session 351: The Vibe Check on Reality and Interior Decor

Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic living room. We’re looking at Session 351 of The Early Sessions Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of July 10, 1967. This session is basically Seth acting as a high-level interior designer, career coach, and spiritual therapist all rolled into one.

Grab a coffee, chill out, and let’s get into the insights Seth dropped for Jane Roberts (Ruburt) and Rob Butts (Joseph).

Home Makeover: Spiritual Edition

Seth wasn't feeling the decor in the apartment, and honestly, the advice is a whole mood. Apparently, your walls can hold onto "ghost images" of your past stress.

• The Tree Situation: Jane painted some black winter trees in the kitchen. Seth’s take? Not a vibe. He suggested swapping those out for sun symbols because those winter trees weren't exactly "beneficial symbols."
• The Bathroom Exorcism: The bathroom was apparently the "headquarters" of Jane’s physical symptoms and desperation. Seth recommended a total color overhaul—something "gay and contrasting"—to wipe out the lingering bad energy. He even said to ditch the old bathmat and replace the soap dish.
• The Closet Purge: Seth went full fashion police, advising Jane to replace her shoes and stockings pair by pair. Specifically, those black boots? They had to go by next year.
• Rob’s Room: Even though Rob felt resistant, Seth told him to paint his room too. Why? Because keeping things the same hides "old patterns" we’re secretly partial to.

Career, Energy, and Quitting the Day Job

Seth was all about Jane leaning into her power and dropping the "docility" act.

• The School Hustle: Seth gave the green light for Jane to serve notice to "Mr. Miller" and quit the nursery school gig. It was time for "full steam ahead" on the writing and the classes.
• The Energy Shift: Jane’s classes weren't just for money; they were a "natural spontaneous and beneficial outlet" for built-up aggression and energy.
• Quote: "For the first time, you will soon be in a position where Ruburt’s energy will be correctly utilized for your psychic, spiritual and financial benefit."

Why Seth Isn't a "Baby"

One of the most fascinating parts of this session is Seth discussing why Rob and Jane didn't have physical children.

• Energy Focus: Seth explained that people not completely focused on physical reality often look for fulfillment in other ways. By not having children, they could focus that massive amount of energy into these sessions.
• The "Birth" of the Material: Seth viewed the sessions themselves as a kind of birth—a projection into a new dimension.
• Quote: "I am hardly a child substitute, you see. Conversely, if you had a child it would have been much more difficult for you to make communication with me, because of the direction of your own energy and focus."

Health Hacks and Art Fears

• The Peanut Oil Secret: Seth suggested Jane use peanut oil in salads and even rub it into "troublesome areas" of her body. He also recommended cod liver oil and plenty of sun.
• Colors for Healing: Yellows and blues were the recommended "healing" colors for the environment.
• Painting Fears: Seth called out Rob for sticking to temperas because he was scared of the "chaos" of oils. Seth’s insight? "You have feared disruption, not realizing that it results in creation, and yes, in birth."

Final Thoughts and Credits

This session reminds us that our physical environment—right down to our bathmats and shoes—is deeply connected to our psychic freedom.

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