On Nov 1, 2011, at 2:37 PM, Susan wrote: >> >> But for me the "tipping point" into this world of clinging to >> appearances was not the introduction of the TM-Sidhi program itself but >> the rebranding of it in terms of self importance. That, essentially, is >> what the shift from "You perform the Sidhis as a way to realize your own >> enlightenment" to "You perform the Sidhis as a kind of sacred duty, >> because by doing so you become One Of The Most Important People On >> Earth, one of the select few, the holy thud of whose butt-bounces can >> bring about world peace and an Age Of Enlightenment" was. It was a >> radical shift into the world of self importance and the amplification of >> individual ego. > > Barry, I really think that you undermine your point by exaggerating the > positions of TB's. At least, I hope you are exaggerating it and that I am > not wrong! I don't think most people going to the Domes really think that > they are all that important on the planet. They may look down on other > people and other meditation types, and probably belive that they are > increasing sattva for the area and the world - so they do think they are on > to something amazing. But, I still suspect that nearly everyone in the Domes > is there mostly for working on their own Enlgihtenment, period. They want to > get to CC or GC or just want to be "good" in the TMO eyes. World Peace is a > side benefit, but not the only reason they are there. No, instead they want > spiritual experiences, or a nap, or to be with other TB's. Self-importance > is not the main issue, imo.
That may be, Susan. But if so, things have changed… since bouncing on your rear end for whirled peas has been presented, for quite a while now, as the main reason to come to the Dooms, keep up the numbers, etc. What you get out of it personally is not important and hasn't been for quite some time. Even personal comfort, health or the care of your children takes a back seat to this nonsense. Has that changed? How refreshing if it were so. Sal ------------------------------------ To subscribe, send a message to: [email protected] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!'Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
