The responses provided by the people on this board are extremely revealing and insightful. I've found it incredible to do some of this research on the topic and see how these Landmarkian influenced people have no sense of individuality. The saddest part is most of them are so confused in thier thinking that they can no longer articulate in proper English. There must be some "filtered" layer in their brains that prevents them from using a normal vocbulary and sentence structure.
I deceided to look at a few advertisements on the Landmark Forum website just to verify my results. One of the words that came up frequently was "Possibilities." So, I did a quick search and instantly found a person on the Landmark dating site that used it in thier title (actually almost every Landmarkian used some form of the word). I will post below the advertisement so we can view the language:
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Lets Create possibilitys together!
About my Landmark Education experience: Iam creating the possibilty of being happy, and making others happy. I want to make peoples lifes special by showing them that they are cared about and loved. I'am also creating the possibility that I can live in the present and the future and not letting my past dictate my life any longer. My participation has opened up a world of security in myself and that I can at last put my past where it belongs in the past. I also have learned that I can give freely of myself and I'am who I'am.
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The first thing I noticed was the word "possibilitys". This in not even a word in the English language. How using the word properly, a.k.a. “possibilities.” If you going to use a word in almost every single sentence then at least spell it correctly. The misspelling just proves that this is a programmed word, because most people that would use a word by free choice and frequently would know how to properly conjugate it in a sentence.
The next thing I noticed was the circular nature of the langage, what exactly was this person saying. It kind of reminded me of saying something like circles are round thefore they are circles. What type of normal person speaks like this? This poor women is obviously very disturbed and confused and screaming out for professional help.
The real world defination of the word [b:ed24419227]"Possible."[/b:ed24419227]
1) Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances.
2) Capable of occurring or being done without offense to character, nature, or custom.
3) Capable of favorable development; potential: a possible site for the new capital.
4) Of uncertain likelihood.
How about I help out our lady in the advertisement and rewrite her personal in the form of single question: "Is it possilbe that I have a normal healthy relationship with a partner?" NO! (at least not with out DEPROGRAMMING.) Yes, You should go and become a DEPROGRAMMING junkie, it might do you some good.
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The next word that seemed to pop up on the radar more frequently then most was [b:ed24419227]"integrity."[/b:ed24419227] Integrity is defined:
1) Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
2) The state of being unimpaired; soundness.
3) The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.
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About Me:
I am happy around people who live their life fully or when involved in making music,teaching,sharing. You can count on me for being my word.I am passionate about the future and the present and knows how to create my life from Nothing. My best friend have faith in everything I am..at times I need to be reminded what I have in me that make them so commited to our friendship. I like to see transformation in life of others and to be part of it somehow. I am fun to be with.I am not a Landmark fanatic but I see how it effected my life and the life of all I have enrolled over the years. Its a fantastic work and I can't wait to share it also in my love life.
About my Landmark Education experience: I am creating life of unstoppability( I don't think it is a word but it is my word).Integrity in all areas of life. I am not leaving untill I live my dreams. I am commited to share non stop my life, ideas,this work and my way of positive thinking. I have the greatest parents/family/friends/students etc to thank for. I am cherishing every moment and creating on going exciting possiblities, one of them is to love and trust a man full heartdly.
Courses I've completed: Landmark Forum, Advanced Course, Seminar Program (one or more), Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Leadership and Assisting Program
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The above advertisement is very, very scary. He's a women that is 40 years old living in a large city that has admittedly recruited many new members. This is proof of my original thread topic. She actually makes the statement, "
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I am not a Landmark fanatic
". Are these people so far gone that they can't see themselves for who they are? It remindeds me of a quote from Dick Sutphen.
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So, to begin, I want to state the most basic of all facts about brainwashing: In the entire history of man, no one has ever been brainwashed and realized, or believed, that he had been brainwashed. Those who have been brainwashed will usually passionately defend their manipulators, claiming they have simply been "shown the light" ...or have been transformed in miraculous ways.
Source of QuoteProbably a very interesting topic that I'm sure is covered in another thread, I'd be interested in learning more about how these people don't realize at all they are under the influence, when it's so obvious by those around them.
Back to the personal add and the use of the word "Integrity". This women claims to have Integrity in all areas of her life. You must be kidding, she is Divided and certainly not in a condition of being whole. Can someone tell me what language the word "unstoppability" is from? Or how about the use of the word "EFFECTED." I believe that she meant to use "AFFECTED." Perhaps, it was a freudian slip of her repressed subconcious, screaming to get out.
She also misspells the words "committed", "possibilities", and "heartedly;" which may indicate they were all implanted in her head.
The interesting thing about the ways the Landmarkians use words like Integrity and Possibilities, is that the reality is almost the complete antithesis. As someone earlier in the thread pointed out that they develop their own lexicon, but what's also interesting is how they modify the words in a way that contradicts the reality.
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Another word that 16 times more likely to appear in a Landmarkian Advertisement was "PASSIONATE". In this situation the denotation is not as important as the CONOTATION (common usage or meaning). As a single guy looking at personal advertisements, you always look for "PASSIONATE" women. It's an insiders buzz word for "you're going to get lucky." As anyone that's done personals for a while and you'll see that "PASSIONATE " is almost synonymous with sex.
This once again proves my original point that Landmark has now started programming these women to recruit more members via Online Dating Services. I must repeat my finding that a Landmarkian woman is 1,600% more likely to use the word "PASSIONATE " in their advertisements. Below are a few more examples just for fun:
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About Me:
I am passionate about music, nature, food, and my work. I enjoy being with friends and family and meeting new people. New experiences and activieties stimulate me. I enjoy discussing many topics. I spend my free time taking walks in nature, working out, reading, watching films, listening to live music, and talking with friends and family. Life is a miracle and I love to discover the wonder in it.
Courses I've completed: Landmark Forum, Advanced Course
About my Landmark Education experience: Right now I am in the SELP. My community project is a fundraiser to raise money for a special education school where I live. The possibility of who I am is the possibility of greatness and inspiration. My participation has allowed me to become fully responsible for my life. During the Landmark Forum I saw how by being authentic love is possible.
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reneeg
Looking for a juicy, loving and committed relationship
About Me:
I am a passionate, loving and energetic woman who is excited about the possibilities ahead in life.
Courses I've completed: Landmark Forum, Advanced Course, Seminar Program (one or more), Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Communication Course: Access to Power, Advanced Communication Course: Performance and Power
About my Landmark Education experience: My participation in Landmark has created the possibility of committed relationships and love with others.
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Wow, the above girl is so far gone she can no longer formulate a real sentance. That's what you get for taking over 5 Landmark Course, complete mush for brains.
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About my Landmark Education experience: I am committed to being in integrity regarding my health and well being. I am committed to buying an apartment in NYC. I am committed to writing screenplays and novels that touch, move and inspire others, as well as making them laugh. Out of Landmark, I got to see where I was making myself powerless in my life, and transformed my relationship with my job, my family and my friends.
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Ok, enough for now you get the point! Can somebody please let me know what "integrity regarding my health and well being" means? Just curious. Perhaps a former Landmarkian could elaborate on the word "integrity" or what the heck this person meant.