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The Davincian
Im going to copy and paste my message on everything involving higher balance, I just want anyone who is curious about these guys to at least know some truth about them. I got very briefly involved via their meditations on their website. I saw an ad on Facebook for higher balance meditation techniques. I filled out a form, paid 20 bucks I bought the higher balance "module". It's a series of CD's of Eric Pepin talking about going into altered states of consciousness to a room full of curious newcomers. He explains all the things you will experience, the things that might seem strange, the things you will eventually learn to accomplish by learning to go into these altered states. He then takes three members of the audience and coaches them to go "in between" as he calls it. This is where you, as a listener at home, can listen to him coach them and take the steps yourself. Seems innocent enough. You breathe deep and slow. You focus on any and all noises (dog barking outside, hum of the fridge, people talking in the hallway, birds, water running, etc.) and allow your brain to begin to amplify them. You focus on the feeling of your body sitting in the chair, the air against your skin. One difference in this with most types of meditation is that you leave your eyes open the entire time, and actually use them to help you achieve this altered state. You focus on details on the rug or on the wall and allow yourself to become aware of every tiny detail. It sounds similar to what an athlete might do to become prepared for a game. But as you continue past 10, 15, 25 minutes you begin to experience some strange things. And yes, he is right about going into an altered state. On my third attempt at using this material I had a successful "shift" as they call it. My perceptions were extraordinarily sensitive, and everything all of the sudden became foreign, like I had never seen anything before. The idea of food became disgusting, everything became beautiful and perplexing. Something as simple as water was a source of curiosity. I went outside on a walk and was in awe of certain trees and patches of moss on the ground. Sounds like a good time right? Like a spiritual awakening. But I assure you, it is not. This feeling, that supposedly will go away once you turn your attention to something like a TV or crossword or something to stimulate your mind. Well mine wouldn't fade. I became uneasy. When I looked in a mirror, something was seriously wrong, as if it was a stranger looking at my reflection, rather than mine. I'll tell you more if you want, message me, its a little creepy) but get your relative away. This guy is not a spiritual leader. He is a cult leader. He is a lucid speaker and has some pretty alluring points but they are truths with lies attached. This type of meditation has been linked with several types of mental disorders from long term practice, including lack of interest in relationships, dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, and even psychosis. Don't take it from me, though, a random person on a forum, see for yourself. Check out the link which include several reliable sources that have published studies revealing the potentially dangerous effects of these types of "spiritual" practices. Message me if you have any more questions about my experience of this "institution".

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