This just struck me as the ultimate in ridiculous, enforced "success stories." It is a perfect example of the "technology" proclaiming something and then the person who pays for it comes out the other side certain they have achieved what they were told they were going to achieve beforehand. Though there is no way this is real, it is shrouded in "subjective reality." This is confirmation bias exemplified. Confirmation bias occurs from the direct influence of desire on beliefs. When people would like a certain idea or concept to be true, they end up believing it to be true. They are … [Read more...]
Running in Circles
Is running in circles around a pole so much better and more therapeutic than running in a straight line? Or around a 400 meter track? The "Running Program" is supposedly based on some Hubbard "Whole Track Research" -- though it was first used as a punishment on David Mayo... It was subsequently used by Miscavige as a punishment on many people at the international base. So much so that after stories about it appeared in the media, the infamous "running track" at Golden Era was bulldozed out of existence. This piece of "amazing tech" is no longer available to the people at the top of the … [Read more...]
Cause Over Matter, Energy, Space, Time, Force, Form, Location and Life
Nothing over the top here. And yet people will tell you that L. Ron Hubbard DIDN'T make absolute claims about OT and scientology doesnt make promises to achieve unrealistic things and that scientology doesn't falsely represent itself... Of course, there is always wiggle room - this statement means some "future" OT level is where it's going to be achieved -- even though those future OT levels don't exist. It was all supposed to be "OT VIII" and the release was delayed from 1970 because it was so powerful... But, nevertheless, this IS the pitch the church uses. It's why it is the quote … [Read more...]
What IS “Cause Resurgence”?
Now, remember, out in the real world, we KNOW what this "rundown" consists of. But in the scientology bubble, it is "confidential" and is not mentioned unless you have paid your entrance fee and are ushered into the special floor of the SP building, where you are then told that this "OT Rundown" consists of.... Running in circles. Literally. For a few weeks. There is nothing else. You are told to run around a fixed object. And to keep running. Now read this latest Mintzmeat hype and realize they are charging people $5,000 to do this (not including what they charge … [Read more...]
It’s Not How You Feel Darling, It’s How You Look
No comment. This is NOT a shoop. It's from Facebook.... … [Read more...]
Running Program Hype
Following are 4 of the 10 pages devoted to the Running Program in the new Source Mag. It is an interesting study in hype and mystery. People are paying a lot of money for this "rundown" which literally consists of "running" around in circles. There is NOTHING ELSE done on the Running Program, or "Cause Resurgence Rundown" as it is called in the promotion. There is nothing wrong with this per se. People pay money for gym memberships and run around too. And I don't doubt that it has positive benefits for those that choose to participate. Not sure whether they are really more positive … [Read more...]
Super Power Win “Feeling the Bacteria On My Skin”
This is a classic example of the over-the-top insanity that is born and nurtured inside the bubble. If this woman said "I am feeling better and more able to confront life" everyone (myself included) would simply wish her well. There may still be some who think she is crazy for announcing any "wins" from scientology, but generally normal people would be happy for her to be finding herself in a better place in life. But to assert nutty stuff like she does is only proof that she is simply pandering to the captive audience who all know what she is doing and nod their heads in agreement, not … [Read more...]