In this first volume of Dreams, `Evolution,` and Value Fulfillment, Seth takes us on an odyssey to identify the origins of our universe and our species. He asserts that `consciousness units` form the basis of all energy and matter, and charts a conscious, self-aware universe that is constantly recreated by our own thoughts, dreams, and desires. Illuminating the part that humans play in the greater scheme of things, he suggests that we are alive not only for the continuation of the species, but to add to the very quality of life itself. Other fascinating topics include: The role dreams play in the creation of language and technology The relationship between genetic heritage and reincarnation How creativity provides a link with the source of all existence The true power of the imagination, and the importance of broadening its scope A discussion of `value fulfillment` -- or the yearning to enhance the quality of life -- as a fundamental desire in all life forms ROBERT BUTTS chronicles for the first time the intensely personal story of Jane Roberts` worsening health problems, which slowed Seth`s dictation of the work and eventually led to her death. Stimulating and provocative, this long-awaited book answers crucial questions about the entire significance of Seth`s system of thought. `When I speak of the dream world, I am not referring to some imaginary realm, but to the kind of world of ideas, of thoughts, of mental actions, out of which all form as you think of it emerges. In actuality this is an inner universe rather than an inner world. Your physical reality is but one materialization of that inner organization.` "The Seth books are world-renowned for comprising one of the most profound bodies of work ever written on the true nature of reality. The being Seth was channeled through Jane Roberts and she became one of the best known channelers, and brought fame and prestige to the genre. In 1984, Jane Roberts died after a prolonged illness. Her books, while still popular, slowly drifted out-of-print. Fortunately, in the last few years her books have been brought back into print through the work of Robert F. Butts, Jane's husband." - Bodhi Tree Bookstore, Winter 1996 "The Seth books present an alternate map of reality with a new diagram of the psyche . . . useful to all explorers of consciousness." - Deepak Chopra, M.D., author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and Creating Affluence "Seth was one of my first metaphysical teachers. He remains a constant source of knowledge and inspiration in my life." - Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love "I would like to see the Seth books as required reading for anyone on their spiritual pathway. The amazing in-depth information in the Seth books is as relevant today as it was in the early '70s when Jane Roberts first channeled this material." - Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life "As you read Seth's words, you will gain more than just new ideas. Seth's energy comes through every page, energy that expands your consciousness and changes your thoughts about the nature of reality." - Sanaya Roman, author of Living with Joy "The Seth books were of great benefit to me on my spiritual journey and helped me to see another way of looking at the world." - Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., author of Love is Letting Go of Fear "To my great surprise - and slight annoyance - I found that Seth eloquently and lucidly articulated a view of reality that I had arrived at only after great effort and an extensive study of both paranormal phenomena and quantum physics. . . ." - Michael Talbot, author of The Holographic Universe and Beyond the Quantum