You use the words "open-minded" as if you know what that is. Are you supposed to be an example of an "open-minded" person? How about the two words: "common sense?" Is there anything more important to you other than making your point?
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

... the focus of energy / attention, even when not in his presence .... The use of repetition ... performing the same thing over and over for one hour or longer; sometimes several hours ... with the strong intent of going deeper and deeper each time. This was the "way to God." But, it was exhausting if you fought it. If you "surrendered" it was a "taste of the divine.
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

I can hear your concern. I'm letting you know that your information and suggestions will not go to waste. I do intend to do whatever it takes to live a fulfilling and significant life. I can already see many of the ways that I was manipulated and played with ... and I'm starting to get angry about it. But, I also am justifying it ... because I know that, aside from all the "cru
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

Corboy and Revclaire, thank you for your kind and thoughtful responses to my message. It is a great blessing to have this website/message board and you. At the time of my recruitment, I was particularly vulnerable. And, Royal Way did fill that ... it gave me everything I needed. I felt accepted, loved, important, and cared about. Prior to, my life was bereft. It's reassuring to kno
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

Just to clarify, I did not spend 13 years at the ranch. Most of the members live and work in the Los Angeles area (a few from outside of that,) but spend a significant amount of time at the ranch, either at the monthly "Pilgrimage" or doing "service" (a work meditation where the focus is to take something as ordinary and mundane such as weeding or cleaning rooms, and turning
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

In regards to Royal Way / RW Ranch / etc. What do you want to know?? I was a member, a very devoted one, for over thirteen years. I am no longer there, I left for personal reasons.
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"