Posted by claudeah on August 26, 1999, at 17:54:52
In reply to Re: Anybody ever attend the "Landmark Forum"?, posted by dj on August 26, 1999, at 6:56:39
> The roots are the same as Context Associated
> http://www.contextassociated.com/ and Lifestream though the approach and language may vary. The Forum was originally called est and headed up by Warner Erhard. In its early days it pushed some folks to the edge and beyond. Moderated since. Core concept is how we create our own reality by our actions and inactions -- karma.
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> I haven't done the Forum though I know folks who have and have found it useful. Educational and non-therapeutic focus which is partially why they may have asked about mental condition. These type courses generallly stress that those under therapeutic care may not get full value if the are struggling with emotional and psych. challenges.
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> This sort of thing can be helpful but you need to make sure you are up to it and up to being deeply challenged to consider your patterns. I would do a search on the Net for more info. and also seek out some 'grads' who've been away from the program for a bit.I went to one of their introductory seminars on Wednesday night. And yes I did research it before I went to the intro. I do know about EST. I guess what really put me off was the form. I think the questions they were asking are an infringement on our rights---to privacy, ADA and who knows what else. There are no questions about illegal drugs or alchohol.
It sounds beneficial, but what I don't want my ADA rights to be violated.Ordinary folks off the street may not be 'stable' enough to handle it, so how can they judge us? I know plenty of 'normal' people that have been voted most likely to go postal and need help. I suppose I could like on the form, but than I wouldn't be honest with myself---then what is the point?
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