Posted by dan1 on November 15, 2003, at 9:56:44
In reply to Re: The Forum/ um er » horrid monster, posted by Tabitha on May 10, 2003, at 16:11:00
Tabitha, et al,
Having recently completed the forum, I understand where your concerns come from. I have a couple of observations...
1. Mending a broken or lapsed relationship is a powerful way for someone to take control of their life. And even if the conversation was a little lumpy, I invite you to consider the courage they took in risking to chose you as a place to start getting control and being honest in their life.2. What you perceive as a sales pitch, I believe is part of the Forum's explicit goal to help as many people as possible get what they have to offer. Some people get over enthusiastic about that mission. If someone invites you to an info meeting it is because they want to have a deeper relationship with you. One thing I learned is that I have the right to choose "No" and I don't need to provide a reason. If they do not accept it, that is their issue (are they enthusiastic about their own life, or are they placing a demand upon you?). On the other hand, I invite you to listen to your inner voice, as to whether there might be something in your life where you are not getting the results you want, or where you are out of integrity in a relationship. In the Forum you will have the opportunity to examine that.
A 2-day (12 hr) course on how to use computer software costs ~$400-600. The Forum is $481 CAD (less in the USA) and gives you 3.5 full days plus a 10 wk seminar (82 hrs). What is your life worth?
Final thot: Something else I learned about distictions I make is using language. I love www.dictionary.com :) You signed your post "cynical", I'm wondering if you meant skeptical?
Cynical
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1. Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of others: a cynical dismissal of the politician's promise to reform the campaign finance system.
2. Selfishly or callously calculating: showed a cynical disregard for the safety of his troops in his efforts to advance his reputation.
3. Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness: a cynical view of the average voter's intelligence.
4. Expressing jaded or scornful skepticism or negativity: cynical laughter.Skeptical
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1. Marked by or given to doubt; questioning: a skeptical attitude; skeptical of political promises
2. Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"------------
If I can choose to live my own life...I choose a big one!
---Dan
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