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In The Early Sessions Book 7, Seth provides an in-depth psychological and existential exposition of the concept of the "multidimensional self." He clearly states that the human self is by no means a "linear self," but rather a multidimensional psychological structure and energy gestalt that transcends the categories of traditional psychology.

I. Basic Definition and Composition of the Multidimensional Self Seth defines the self as "an energy gestalt whose perceptions are organized under the auspices of apparent identity" ^[1]. The dimensional size of the multidimensional self depends on the range of reality it perceives; the more it perceives, the greater the dimension of the self or identity ^[1]. This "multidimensional identity" is a vast psychological structure composed of the following parts:

1. The self known to the individual;
2. Probable selves;
3. Reincarnated selves;
4. Selves more advanced and more developed than the presently known self ^[2]. These parts together constitute the basic identity structure of "one complete self." Seth emphasizes that although these parts belong to the same self, they are all independent and fully individualized, and that this division is to a large extent artificially arbitrary, and can even be extended further to the level of the "entity" ^[2].

II. Inner Connection and Interaction with Probable Selves Within the multidimensional structure, the inner self is psychologically influenced by these "probable personalities," which are psychologically interconnected to form a complete personality structure (personality gestalt) ^[3].

• Potentiality and complementary abilities: These probable identities exist within our personality as encoded psychological structures, and we exist within their personalities in the same way. They remain latent and unexpressed within our system; we possess their unused abilities, and vice versa ^[3].
• Non-linear evolutionary relationship: Probable selves do not necessarily represent a higher self, nor do they belong to the so-called "future." Each probable self has its own future self. The only difference between them is the degree to which certain abilities have been developed ^[3][2].
• Communication in dreams: In the dream state, the various parts of this vast structure sometimes communicate through highly coded symbols, and some kind of feedback system exists ^[3].

III. The Illusion of the Unitary Self and the Multiple Expressions of "That Which Is" Seth points out that the traditional "unitary self" is basically an illusion, but "individuality" is not an illusion ^[1]. The driving force of the self does not reside in the ego or the subconscious; this division is arbitrary ^[1]. From a broader perspective, diversity is a necessary requirement of "that which is." In order to express itself, "that which is" must lose itself in the diversity of countless selves, all of which are self-directing units ^[1]. No identity has any real limitations; limitations are only illusions. At the human level, breaking these illusions represents the spark of consciousness expansion ^[1].

In The Early Sessions Book 9, Seth provides an in-depth exposition of the concept of the "multidimensional self." The multidimensional self represents a complete self that transcends three-dimensional limitations and exists in multiple dimensions of reality, while the present healthy human personality is only an extremely small part of this complete self ^[1]. The following are the core statements and distinctive aspects of this concept in the book: First, different parts of the multidimensional self are simultaneously focused on different dimensions and realities. Seth uses a vivid "hotel building" analogy to explain this state of existence: the multidimensional self is like a magnificent building with many rooms, each with a completely unique living environment, mode of perception, and reality system. The different parts of the self, as "residents," wear unique uniforms suited to their respective rooms. Although there are common corridors, basements, and attics between the rooms, as well as equipment for communication with one another, the residents are often too absorbed in the wonders of their own rooms to explore other areas. They sometimes "sleepwalk" in their sleep and meet in the corridors, but upon waking they cannot remember these experiences ^[2]. Second, the relationships among multidimensional personalities are far more complex than the physical relationships known to humanity, and are built on extremely deep trust. In the state of "nontime," different personality parts of an entity can exist freely, unobstructed by time barriers. Entities can, according to different circumstances, introduce different parts of their personalities to one another in order to assist each other and promote development. For example, the fourth personality of entity A may get along well with the sixth personality of entity B, while their second personalities may be completely incompatible; therefore, entities will flexibly switch to the personality parts with the greatest resonance to establish contact. Such multidimensional contact and connection is not necessarily directly related to physical relationships in the material world ^[3]. Third, within the high diversity of the multidimensional self, there exists a "center" that can be sought and identified. Seth compares human thought to the spokes of a wheel extending outward; although they are far from the center of the self, one can trace inward along these spokes to find the source center that gave birth to the present self and provides the life impulse. This multiple structure of the multidimensional self can also be reflected in artistic creation; for example, a portrait can suggest a composite face that merges past structures and features, just as an archaeologist observes through rock, revealing the richness of a self that transcends a single point in time ^[4]. Finally, the multidimensional self endows human beings with potentials and responsibilities that transcend three-dimensional limitations. The human personality contains unused abilities beyond the three-dimensional, and the inner part of the self speaks to the individual in dreams. Seth emphasizes that expanding one's own consciousness and utilizing these multidimensional abilities is the hope of humanity at present; only in this way can people truly touch and feel the authenticity of other individuals and build bridges of communication with them. The self has no upper or lower limits; the only limitation lies in the individual's perception. Even on the physical level, the atoms, molecules, and breath that compose the body are interacting with the environment, and all things have consciousness; by traveling within one's own consciousness, the individual is actually exploring in different spaces ^[1].

In Seth Speaks, Seth elaborates in detail on the concept of the "multidimensional self" (also called the "multidimensional personality" or "multidimensional self"), pointing out that it is the complete self that transcends physical limitations and exists in multiple dimensions of reality. First, the multidimensional self is the core of the human identity and the seed of the psyche. The "conscious self" or "outer self" with which we ordinarily identify is only a fragment of the complete identity, like the skin of an onion or the sections of an orange; although it grows into different realities, it originates from the same source of vitality ^[1][2][3]. The multidimensional self forms the "inner self" and the "outer self," and determines our physical existence here and now ^[1][3]. Even if people, out of ignorance, identify only with the outer self, this cannot change the fact that the personality is indeed multidimensional ^[4]. Second, the existence of the multidimensional self is simultaneous and developmental. All reincarnational lives occur simultaneously, and the multidimensional self plays roles, undergoes experiences, and retains its identity in these different "dramas" ^[5]. It is not a static psychological structure that is already complete, but is in a state of "becoming," possessing infinite creativity and learning the art of actualization ^[5][6]. At the end of the reincarnational cycle, the individual reclaims the knowledge and experience of all previous lives and truly understands its own multidimensional reality ^[7]. Third, the multidimensional self possesses forms of perception and existence that transcend three-dimensional limitations. Our ordinary stream of consciousness is only a small tributary of a deeper river of consciousness; in other realities, we simultaneously possess other self-forms and streams of consciousness ^[8]. The multidimensional self (or soul) cannot act directly in three-dimensional reality, but must materialize a portion of itself as an "actor" ^[9][10]. Although the actor tends to focus on the physical "camouflage," it still retains within itself the "inner senses," which can see through the physical illusion ^[11][12]. Great creativity draws upon the multidimensional source of other streams of consciousness, and therefore possesses a power that transcends the physical dimension ^[13]. Finally, the knowledge and power of the multidimensional self are accessible. The true multidimensional self (soul or entity) has eternal validity, is supported by the infinite vitality of All That Is, and cannot be destroyed ^[14]. In the dream state, different layers of the multidimensional self are continuously operating, solving problems and setting goals ^[15][16]. The knowledge and intuition of the multidimensional self have always been at our fingertips; as long as we are willing to look quietly inward and fully experience the subjective present moment, we can experience the connection with the multidimensional inner identity ^{[17][18][19][20]}. If we can accept that our own existence is multidimensional and dwells within infinite possibility, we can gain some understanding of the reality behind "God" ^[21].