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In The Early Sessions Book 2, Seth provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of "matter," pointing out that matter is not an objective entity existing independently, but rather a camouflage construction of ideas and energy at the physical level. The core discussion and distinctive aspects are as follows:

1. The essence of matter and instantaneous creation: Matter is spontaneously and instantaneously created by energy at the subconscious level; it is a synchronous expression of consciousness and a medium for the transformation and manipulation of psychic energy ^[1]. It has no permanence in itself; it is only the instantaneous form that consciousness takes when projected into the physical field ^[2]. Matter is composed of continuous energy pulsations, and between the disappearance of one pulsation and its replacement by a new one there exists a "negative interval," which constitutes "negative matter" (or antimatter) equal in quantity to positive matter ^[3].

2. Non-continuity and the illusion of aging/growth: No physical particle or object persists continuously in time; they appear, disappear, and are replaced instantaneously ^[4]. The "growth" and "decay" that people perceive are merely illusions caused by the "slow-motion" perception of the senses ^[5]. Matter itself does not undergo aging; rather, because the psychic energy behind it weakens and the pattern becomes blurred, each completely imperceptible "re-creation" becomes less perfect, thereby producing the macroscopic appearance of aging ^[6]. Therefore, grass does not grow from a seed, and an adult does not grow from a child; their material particles are already completely different ^[2].

3. Form is a characteristic of consciousness, not of matter: Seth emphasizes that "form" is by no means a characteristic of matter, but a characteristic of consciousness ^[7]. Matter constantly comes and goes, while form remains recognizable ^[8]. Matter has the property of "pattern assumption," flowing within patterns composed of psychic energy ^[9]. Beneath the material framework, there exists a "psychological structure" or "psychological solidity" that the outer senses cannot perceive; this is where the entity actually resides ^[10].

4. The inner cooperation and multiple perception of atoms and molecules: The formation of matter is not imposed; rather, atoms and molecules, under the guidance (not coercion) of the individual, cooperate through their own "capsule comprehension" and inner agreement to form specific objects ^[11]. Furthermore, perception is the criterion for defining matter; if five people look at the same cup, there actually exist five different physical cups ^[12].

5. Primary and secondary constructions: Seth divides material constructions into primary and secondary. Primary constructions are the attempts of consciousness, in order to ally itself with matter, to replicate its own psychological gestalt in the physical world so as to facilitate operation and perception ^[13]; secondary constructions are constructions created by consciousness based on telepathic data and other consciousnesses' conceptions ^[14]. Procreation belongs to a subclass of primary constructions (distorted mirror constructions); the newborn does not contain the initial physical matter of the parents, for that matter has long since disappeared and is replaced by new matter that the infant's own consciousness builds around itself ^[15].

In The Early Sessions Book 3, Seth provides an in-depth analysis of the nature of "physical matter," defining it as a kind of "camouflage," that is, an externalized expression of energy. The outer form of matter is entirely determined by its inner nature, not the other way around ^[1]. Every creation of thought or matter is, in essence, a "first creation" ^[2]. In the early universe, psychic characteristics gathered and formed mental enclosures resembling microscopic physical particles, which then attracted and combined with one another to form more matter ^[3].

The formation of matter depends on a microscopic psychic mechanism called "mental enclosures." These enclosures are the deepest foundation of all consciousness ^[4]. They act like temporary, self-limiting cubic containers that gather and compress the psychic energy continuously flowing in from the inner self ^[5]. Within the enclosures, "mental enzymes" assist in transforming this energy into initial patterns, while the subconscious acts as a "gate," with the final formation and release of matter depending entirely on the permission and shaping of the subconscious gate ^[4]. The energy field radiating outward from the core of the mental enclosure ultimately transforms into matter at its outermost projection ^[6].

Seth emphasizes that matter is highly dynamic and subjective:

1. Instantaneous formation and illusion: Physical matter is not permanent; rather, atoms and molecules are constantly formed, appear, and disappear instantaneously at extremely high speed, thereby giving human senses the illusion of continuity and permanence in objects ^[7].
2. Independent creation and perception: Each person uses the inner senses to independently construct, in the subconscious, his or her own version of a material object (for example, the same chair). Each person uses completely different atoms and molecules in this construction, and each person can actually perceive only the portion he or she has created ^[8]. Materialization itself is an intermediary between the imperceptible "ideal" and the "practical symbol," and therefore necessarily contains elements of camouflage ^[8].
3. Decay is not inherent to matter: The disintegration and decay of matter are not due to the physical properties of atoms and molecules themselves, but rather to the weakening or drifting of the energy focus that organizes the physical body ^[9]. When the personality (through the inner self) withdraws from the physical image and shuts down the molecular repair mechanism, the body moves toward dissolution, while its original cells and atoms still retain their own microscopic consciousness ^[10].

In addition, the production of matter also depends on electrical reality and the inner framework. Electricity is one of the important attractions that makes physical matter possible ^[11]. Human thoughts and subjective experiences first exist as independent electrical actions, and only later are translated into physical structures ^[12]. Before physical systems such as nerves are formed, the invisible inner energy telepathic structures (that is, the so-called "astral body" framework) are already established, and the physical framework is built around these invisible reference points ^[13]. Therefore, the physical brain is only a very small part of the mind manifesting in matter ^[14].

In The Early Sessions Book 4, Seth provides an extensive discussion of the formation, nature, and underlying operating mechanisms of "matter" (physical matter). Its core viewpoints and distinctive aspects are mainly presented in the following dimensions:

1. The creation of physical matter by consciousness and the subconscious. Seth clearly states that consciousness, by its very nature, naturally forms physical matter ^[1]. This creation is not a mysterious supernatural phenomenon, but an inherent ability of the human personality ^[2]. Specifically, the individual creates physical matter on the basis of the subconscious ^[3][4]. Because the physical body and organs are also products of this subconscious creation, the individual bears the most practical responsibility for the health of his or her own body; when psychological and psychic issues come into conflict, this organic state of perfection is disturbed, leading to illness ^[5][3].

2. The core role of suggestion and "capsule comprehension" in the formation of matter. Growth within the physical system is the result of "suggestion"; without suggestion there is no growth ^[6]. Suggestion is equally powerful, real, and practical within atoms, toads, leaves, or human beings ^[7]. Seth explains that every smallest particle that can be called physical matter (such as atoms and molecules) contains within itself an independent "capsule comprehension" (that is, encoded inner suggestion), and these codes provide complete instructions for the development and growth of matter ^[6]. This innate comprehension is a fundamental part of all atoms and molecules, and physical matter is formed around it; without it, the formation of physical matter would be completely impossible ^[6].

3. The electromagnetic reality and skeletal structure of physical matter. No physical matter exists apart from electromagnetic reality ^[8]. These electromagnetic frameworks can be regarded as the "skeletal forms" within physical matter ^[9]. This electromagnetic reality has mass (density) formed by different intensities, but its physical weight is extremely slight (for example, the entire electromagnetic reality within the human body has considerable mass, but its physical weight is at most only 3 to 6 ounces) ^[9]. In addition, emotions have their own reality within this electromagnetic system; they do not affect physical matter indirectly, but cause specific electromagnetic changes within the physical organism ^[8].

4. The process of materialization and multidimensional research topics. In order to apply this knowledge in practice (such as in the treatment of illness), Seth emphasizes the need to understand a series of foundational topics, including: the construction of physical matter, the manner in which physical matter is first materialized within a system, the specific ways in which the individual creates physical matter in the subconscious, and the relationship of the electromagnetic system to the physical universe and the inner psychic gestalt ^[10][4]. In summary, the discussion of matter at this stage of the book defines it as a product constructed at the subconscious level by consciousness through suggestion, electromagnetic frameworks, and the "capsule comprehension" within particles.