The Way Toward Health - Sessions 17, 18, 19

January 17, 1984

In Ruburt’s recent experience, he found himself inside the chassis of a recording device – signifying that instead of play a cassette at several different speeds, he was instead, so to speak, plying his own consciousness at different speeds.

He was not just listening, then, to recorded material, but he was himself the recorded information and a recorder upon which the experiences played.

The analogy of the many speeds of consciousness actually fits in well with the actual neurological sequences upon which consciousness plays.  As you know, everything alive is consciousness – and even so-called dead matter possesses its own variety of self-awareness.

In your terms, the rhythm of some kinds of consciousness would seem exceedingly slow, so that a century might pass between one perception and the next.  Other variations might seem amazingly quick – the perceptions following each other so swiftly that they would indeed escape your perception entirely; yet in the wondrous marvels of inner nature, all of these rhythms are connected one to the others, and in a matter of speaking – excuse the pun – they each balance each other.

It is not so much the actual rhythms that are manifested that make the differences in perception, but the absence of certain other rhythms, upon which perceptions ride.

Now I may or may not return, again according to those rhythms of which I have just spoken.

January 18, 1984

… It is a good idea to remember that the neurological quickness happens in all portions of the body.  The more healthy connections are being made in that regard, and it is true that Ruburt’s body often feels exceedingly warm.  That heat is the result of the body’s activity being quickened.  It does generate heat, and it is characteristic of many, if not most, healing experiences.

Once again, it is most important that Ruburt keep his goals in mind, and remember that despite any given mood the healing process continues.  His right hand also continues to improve, and he is doing a good job of reminding himself that it is safe for all of his limbs to straighten out in a normal manner – to stretch and flex and express their true capacity for motions and action.

Now, I may or may not return, again according to those rhythms of which I speak – but know that I am present and approachable.

January 19, 1984

If any of you, my readers, are in poor health, or generally unhappy, no one is asking you to pretend that those conditions do not exist.  I hope to show you that even those unfortunate situations were created out of a misdirected good intent.  In this book, we will keep reminding you, however, that exuberance and high spirits are a natural part of your heritage.

We also hope to allow you to recapture those feelings, if you have lost them, and to give other ways of keeping those emotions fresh and intact.  Readers will benefit in various fashions, according to their own conditions and intents, but every reader will benefit to some degree or another – and each reader will become acquainted with those inner springs of vitality and well-being that are so important in human experience.

End of Chapter One.

… The advice I recently gave must particularly by followed – so that he (Jane) concentrates upon the joys that he possesses, keeps his goals in mind, and trusts the infinite intelligence within him to bring about the desired results.  This frees his mind and allows his improvements to continue without interruption.

Comment On Improving Close-Up Vision

(Rob’s question: “lately I’ve noticed that my close-up vision without glasses isn’t as sharp as it used to be.  I don’t think the cause is physical.  I think something’s been bugging me lately, and it’s coming out that way.  It’s nothing drastic, but enough to be bothersome at times.  I haven’t spent much time trying to figure it out”.)

It’s your version of worrying that desired effects may not be brought into the present – that is, will not come into your close vision.  When you feel that way, close your eyes, if only for a moment, reassure yourself that you can trust your vision – mental and physical – and that indeed your goals will be brought into clear focus.