Yes, very good question! Thank you, this has made me think.
In the Mentral Model, I present several definitions, including definitions for “consciousness” and “identity.” Seth indeed uses even more terms, such as “entity,” “personality,” and “gestalt.” I have not defined those terms in the Mentral Model. The terms seem related to each other, but according to Seth, they have different meanings.
You cite a beautiful text and ask a question about it. But I want to emphasize that not all text from Seth can always be taken literally. Note, I am not trying to be a smart-ass who thinks he knows better than Seth! I have deep respect for all the work of Seth, Ruburt, and Joseph, which provides extremely valuable frameworks in my life. But I try to understand their work in its larger context. And Seth himself indicated that sometimes inaccuracies arise or meaning is lost in the complex interplay between Seth’s expression and Ruburt’s translation of it within his consciousness. Ruburt, who functioned as a medium for Seth’s thoughts and ideas, translated the essence of what Seth conveyed. The interplay required Ruburt to step outside the range of direct conscious thinking and project himself into other dimensions of activity inherent to consciousness. The dynamics of this were not always streamlined; thus, sometimes an incomplete or less accurate interpretation was produced. This was certainly not due to any shortcoming or lack of intent on Ruburt’s part but rather a consequence of the depth and complexity of the material. The interaction was similar to trying to capture a symphony using only one instrument; while the melody may remain recognizable, much of the original nuance is lost.
I will get back to Seth’s text and your question shortly. I think it is first good to redefine Seth’s terms for a revised text of the Mentral Model so that they reflect Seth’s descriptions as accurately as possible. Where I speak of “identity” in the Mentral Model, it sometimes also concerns “entity.” As the document version 0.3 suggests, the Mentral Model is a work-in-progress. And it might never reach version 1.0, haha. So bear with me while I try to interpret Seth’s teachings again, and I come to the following definitions:
- Consciousness: Consciousness is a form of energy, and it is primarily a creative force. But consciousness includes not only creativity but also emotion, creativity, intention, information, and potential. These elements together form the dynamic core that creates realities. In physical terms, consciousness is a polychromatic wave function that carries these elements.
- Entity: An entity is a specific configuration or organization of consciousness energy. However, this configuration is not static; it is dynamic and evolutionary, constantly interacting with other energy fields and consciousness streams. A frequency spectrum of this specific consciousness configuration can be considered the entity’s fingerprint.
- Identity: Identity is observable within the Mentral field as a structure along which the entity manifests its consciousness energy. Identity functions as a network of coordination points that provide access to different realities and experiences. It also serves as a channel for expression through various levels of reality. This definition corresponds to what I described in the Mentral Model under “Consciousness as Visual Structure.”
- Personality: A personality represents a part of the larger identity structure specifically oriented to one physical life. Personalities are temporary constructions within the much broader entity; they serve specific purposes within certain contexts such as physical incarnations.
- Gestalt: A Gestalt is interacting consciousness that can transcend entities, allowing new qualities to emerge in that composition. Consciousness is more than the sum of its parts, and through the synergy between different consciousness entities, something entirely new can emerge. As I described in the Mentral Model, dynamic interactions of energies within the Mentral field can open new dimensions of experience. Each aspect or node within this model, including physical reality, contributes to a richer expression and manifestation of creativity and potential.
Now back to Seth’s quote:
“I am not my consciousness. My consciousness is an attribute to be used by me.”
I think that text can best be understood as follows:
“What you experience in your physical reality as ‘consciousness’ is just one aspect of a much broader configuration. The part of my consciousness now focused on this reality is merely an instrument within my much larger experience of Being. The total Self, the entity that I am— Seth — encompasses richer configurations of consciousness that extend across and interact with multiple realities, some of which operate under very different principles than those known within your physical dimension.”
I think that text resonates with Seth’s philosophy, as well as with the definitions of “consciousness” and “entity” that I have described above for the Mentral Model.
I’ve tried to visualize two Mentrals in the Mentral-field. In Seth’s terminology, these are two Identities, interacting as one Gestalt. Note, this is by no means an acurate presentation.
Best regards,
René