And on behalf of us all I'd like to offer our sincerest warm greetings to the CIA, FBI, NSA, etc :-> John
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How about at a size suitable for covering a dart board? John
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Brainwashing has a habit of doing that. Vee haav vaayys of .... :-> John
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Strangely, one always feels better after one has thrown up. Deep, eh? Okay. I'll be quiet again now. :-) John
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Actually, you can have cathartic experiences without Landmark. Just inhale and exhale deeply for about 5 minutes and that ought to do it. Makes you a little dizzy, though. Of course, you still have to face gritty reality when you've stopped. No wonder they would prefer to go back to have their ears tickled again with what they want to hear. Just like a drug user going back for another
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Sent you a PM with lots of leads and source content. John
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Awww .... you poor chook! (as we say in Australia) Is it really as bad as the Day of the Zombies? ... being brain dead and all? John
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I'm beginning to wonder if Landmark Education gets in to the False Memory Syndrome area with what they are doing. Just a thought. Haven't had the time to check it through right now. John
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If you can, borrow/steal his credit card just before he goes off to the next course. Might make it a bit harder for him to sign up, as to have enough cash on him would require a trip to the ATM (aka hole-in-the-wall) which might be enough for him to have second thoughts and snap out of the moment. Also, CC charges can be rejected by the card owner. Would be a good thing for people who walk o
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Stockholm Syndrome it is. Named after a robbery incident in Stockholm, Switzerland. John
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Yeah, it's kinda sad. "Life Coaches .... custom made for gullible suckers in need of direction." And these life coach types are people who have self-decided that they have "made it". John
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Hi Vlinden, You're not pathetic. Definitely not pathetic. Most people would be emotionally bombed out from this (as you are) but accept what life has dealt them and continued to suffer. You, on the other hand, have gone the extra mile and researched and read widely on this thing that has blighted your lives. You're like the parents in Lorenzo's Oil who doesn't accep
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I'm really of the opinion that we really need to formulate a method by which we can break through to Landmark indoctrinees. The biggest problem is that LGATs such as Landmark Education are essentially large group brainwashing, and it's impossible to tell a brainwashing victim that they have been brainwashed. They just don't (and can't) believe you. Of course, these pe
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Hmmm .... I wonder what qualifications that "Life Coach" might just happen to have. (evil grin) John
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Actually, this ties in well with statements made by Werner Erhard's family members regarding his behavior. It's in the 60 Minutes interview from May 1991. A recording is the video is sure to make it on to the internet one day. John
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Did a quick google and Naked Jen has a blog post on an event with him. (It's okay ... she has her clothes on for this page at least) Looks like he may well be part of some Cornerstone Community as well. "Sacred space" and all. (shudder) John
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No wonder they're really up-tight about the copyright to their manual for how to run the show. I bet that manual is kept under lock and key. Ellen, are you able to indicate a possible year range for this happening as part of the course? John
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Would Landmark induced "emotional unavailability" possibly be involved in this? John
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Hey Zorro, that's a great post. Really appreciate your mentally crunching through this for us. Just to clarify with sex life problems .... people start the course with no problems, and they then develop ... becoming evident during or after the Landmark Education course? John
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Dang. Hmmmmm .... John
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Woo-hoo! John
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Hey ... anyone else wanting to come to Australia for the conference? John
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Hey Zorro, I think it would be fantastic to get a copy of the article. John
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The Secret? Credulous? You must be new around here. :-P John (ducking)
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I quite like to 'sample' the poster by taking it down. Sure, people have the right to post what they like (free speech) .... and I have the right to 'collect' what I like (free expression). And the world is a better place once again. :-) John
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Hey Dave, Really appreciate your up-front honesty on what Sterling has been like for you. For me, I'd rather have the unvarnished truth over a carpet bombing raid of bad-stuff stories. Just whatever happened, and no more no less. I think I can speak for the others in saying that in the end all we desire for is to know the simple truth. Keep posting. You're good value. Jo
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LOL. That is so funny. If you can make it over here, I'll dub thee an "honorary Australian". John
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Hi Dave, How did you first get involved, what did you observe happening while you were there, and what/how (if applicable) caused you to leave? John
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Guys, Been feeling for a while lately that I should post this for you to read. It's one of those "oldies but goodies". John ------------------------------ Source of item: here. The following is how former cult members and members of spiritually abusive systems described how they felt when they finally left their group. This may give you some insight into their pain
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4:05pm. And we're a day ahead of you too. John
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