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The Teachings of Seth: Exploring Seth Speaks, Trance Channeling, and the Controversies Behind One of the Most Influential Spiritual Entities
“You create your own reality.” — Seth
In the world of metaphysical literature and spiritual teachings, few figures loom as large as Seth, the channeled entity introduced to the world by author and medium Jane Roberts. Through trance channeling sessions that spanned over two decades, Roberts transcribed a series of books attributed to Seth, with Seth Speaks (1972) being one of the most significant works. Seth’s teachings have not only shaped the New Age movement but also influenced ideas of consciousness, the nature of reality, and the metaphysical understanding of existence.
Background: The Origins of Seth
The story of Seth begins in 1963, in a small apartment in Elmira, New York, where Jane Roberts and her husband, Robert Butts, experimented with a Ouija board. What started as a casual experiment soon took a profound turn when an entity calling itself “Seth” began communicating through the board. Not long after, Jane Roberts began channeling Seth directly, entering trance states during which Seth would speak through her.
This unique arrangement allowed Seth to dictate his teachings to Robert Butts, who would…
