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Willow.Sunshine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxJyfqeaKU8
I have just watched the above video on Youtube. It is worth watching as while funny really describes UM's antics to a tee.
Hi Willow, yes it does. Except the killing for the cult ( so far)
The process is quite well documented and pro-forma, but I think we need to admit that Serge has come up with a winning formula by combining thought reform and healing which creates this perfect storm of receptivity to his reconditioning process. I had been discussing this was a cult expert recently and they too are quite impressed with his system. So a little on that.
Serge uses massage and healing to induce heightened receptivity and to help switch off critical thought. By relaxing the recruit, say in a one-on-one session, or at a workshop or retreat in a group, they are overwhelmed with a sense of 'well-being' and 'love [for themselves]' which is then 'linked psychologically' to an cleansing and reprogramming process.
In the first instance, Serge works to remove current thinking and beliefs- roles 'imposed' by family, partners, society- current paradigm beliefs ( or understanding) such as evolution, science, intellect, emotions and so forth- By challenging each of those he 'empties the vessel'- this is done at outer layers such as EDG's, and lower level workshops. As you move towards more 'advanced' levels, Serge them 'refills' the student with his ideas and aspirations- effectively reprogramming them.
The massage/healing component is the key to his success for a few reasons. Firstly people are coming for a treatment due to some stress or crisis. They are therefore by definition receptive. When being treated, they become more so. (try not walking out of any treatment/massage feeling good- that is the reason we go) The feeling they start to associate with UM is "positive" and they become addicted to getting more. Hence why all the swaps, treatments, rushing to retreats and workshops. This is not possible to recreate yourself.
Finally, Serge is running a sort of Bait and Switch operation. Many students start thinking they are learning 'energy healing' and end up in a doctrinal course. Rather than sitting in a stuffy room all day being lectured and cajoled like many cults do with their members, these students are mutually pleasuring each other while Serge gently whispers his hodge-podge ( so called Ancient) doctrine of fear into their now overly receptive ears.
He has deconstructed their roles, their lives and their belief systems and now he can rebuild them in his Image. And the kicker is he gets them to pay for the privilege. Over and over again.
Of course if any of them realised for a moment that they were being led simply by a man deluded, most likely sociopathic, patently less than honest, and definitely narcissistic they would stop..... or would they?
Problem is the pain and pleasure principle is at work here. For the student ( devotee) there is much pleasure in remaining a member. Group support, love ins, a (false) sense of certainty, mutual 'clearing' ( pleasure) sessions. They have already gone through a lot of 'pain'- re described by Serge as clearing or letting go of things that don't serve you ( food, family, music, life)- and the PAIN of admitting that the decision was wrong and perhaps confronting the truth of life is monumental. Pleasure trumps Pain every time.
That is why the members remain steadfast as more and more layers peel away revealing the true Serge. When the pain of sticking by him exceeds the pleasure, then the group will fracture.
Footnote: there is about 1-2 members a week seeking cult counselling, so clearly that pain is starting to take hold
thanks for your post Willow.