The entity Seth made many startling statements over the 20 years he dictated books through Jane Roberts. They include: You're as Dead Now as You'll Ever Be; Christ Could Just As Well Have Disappeared Sideways; and Suffering is Good for the Soul Only if it Teaches You How to Stop Suffering. Each of these is discussed in detail here, especially as it relates to the deeper meaning of each statement, and it implications for how we might lead our daily lives with a more positive outlook.