Session 353 Psychic Renovations and Blue Cupboards

Kick back, grab a cold one, and let’s dive into some cosmic wisdom. We’re looking at Session 353 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the night of July 17, 1967. This session is like a mix of a therapy session and a home renovation show, with Seth giving the lowdown on how Jane (whom he calls Ruburt) is literally painting her way to a psychological breakthrough.

The Lowdown: Key Insights from the Session

• DIY as Psychic Surgery: Jane’s been busy painting the bathroom and cupboards. Seth explains this isn't just about aesthetics; it’s a symbolic way of meeting and conquering "ghost images" from her past. By physically changing her environment, she’s altering her inner landscape.
• The Flea-Ridding Fox: In a classic Seth move, he uses a hilarious analogy about a fox carrying a ball of wool into the water to drown its fleas. He compares Jane's process of handling "dirty clothes" and renovation to this fox getting rid of its pests.
• The Blue Cupboard Rebellion: Jane chose to paint the cupboards blue, which Seth sees as a massive win for her spontaneity. In the past, she was a bit too worried about upsetting Rob (Joseph), treating him like an "overbearing god." Now, she’s trusting her own judgment and isn't terrified of making "mistakes."
• The Temple of the Relationship: Seth points out that Jane views their dwelling as a "temple" to their relationship. Renovating it represents her willingness to make "necessary inner alterations" to improve their bond.
• Night Owls and Childhood Fears: Jane used to be terrified of the night, thinking sleep was literally death. She had some heavy baggage regarding her mother and the fear of not being awake to hear her call. Writing at night is her way of reclaiming those hours and turning fear into a "constructive outlet."
• Social Life as a Safety Net: The upcoming visits from friends like Peter Murtough and Pat Norelli are described as essential "pattern breakers" that will keep them from falling back into old ruts. Apparently, these visits will be just as effective as the vacation they didn't get to take.
• Vitamins and Career Vibes: Seth suggests Jane start taking vitamins now that her system is actually ready to use them. He also gives a firm "no" to a nursery school job, suggesting she focus on her ESP classes for financial success instead.
• The Wisconsin Mystery: There’s a mysterious man from Wisconsin with light brown hair who is expected to connect with Jane regarding her psychic work and books. Keep your eyes peeled for that one!

Straight from the Source: Essential Quotes

• "The last significant ghost images are being met head-on, symbolically, and conquered; this being given reinforcement in the physical universe because of the very physical work involved."
• "He is still highly cautious at invoking your displeasure but he is not terrified, as at the wrath of some overbearing god. (Jane, her eyes wide and very dark, leaned forward in amusement.)"
• "Through the writing at night, these issues are turned into constructive endeavors. As he becomes reassured again, the patterns will fade away... Basically however you see he has lived through the night; the feared death was powerless against him."

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Credits and Disclaimers

This document utilizes information from the Seth Material, published by the New Awareness Network. Visit New Awareness Network website and bookstore: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions.