... him she would never let anyone use mind control on her and that Eckankar isnt a cult, *** Well, I found myself several years ago, claiming the same thing....
... I think that no matter how former members talk about their cult experience after they leave, as members we were all generally very happy and felt we were...
... licensure ... with ... her '80's, ... She ... enlarge, ... apart ... may ... risks, ... and ... wisely ... beginning, ... well said! fishnik.......
i just read ur response to my post, sharon, and enjoyed it very much. i have been following this group for a while, and do know that u have a full life - so i...
... Laughing after reading your comment about my "full life" in this morning's "digest", I popped over here to the website where it's sometimes easier to read...
... Yes, I *do* have that "yakky" gene! And I type 100 wpm. I *do* try to stifle but it doesn't always work, which is why I like to go fishing, etc. to sort...
(Got this one with some *really* cute pictures, but can't figure out how to copy & repost them!) The Ten Commandments in Cajun... (Keeps it REAL Simple) 1. God...
i recently found out that a RESA i respected stepped down out of the position. i have no idea what her reasons were, but i do know that this is a person of...
... ~~~~~~~~~ Hi Fishnik, The RESA of our state stepped down about a year after I left eck, his wife was quite ill. Believe it or not some eckists were upset...
... There's probably not much I can add to what Sword & Liz responded...but I will anyway! <gg> ... And that's probably just about all you can do. The rest...
fishnik2004 <fishnik2004@...> wrote: now my question is this (for any former member who has some insight into the inner workings of the organization):...
I want to be better informed in this whole thing... Can someone tell me the initiation levels and what they mean? I am lost on this one, is there anything...
... some ... the ... the ... becoming a RESA were; you had to be an eck spiritual aid, which also meant you had to be a 6th initiate. Of course in some ...
Hi Fish, I was never a resa so I am reluctant to respond to this one. I think company line and the past resa's reccomendation weigh heavilly in this. I kinda...
... I am lost on this one, is ... is the part I don't really ... at Church? I am just ... material is interesting...but the ... well ... and Sharon, thank you...
I wonder how many of us were acting in what has been referred to as "co-dependent" roles when we were involed in eckankar. "Power through sacrifice of self...
i have been asking and asking what are the mechanics of choosing a RESA. surely u know. is it a so called spiritual decision, or just a practical business...
Hi Fishnik, ... What can you trust in absolutist groups about why some people are given "spiritual status?" I was given my 3rd initiation and within a year, my...
Sorry for the typo -- I married at 19 years of age in a marriage which lasted 7 years. Colleen ... person(s) named. Any use, distribution, copying or...
colleen, i want to read ur post again and reflect on it. thank u for the thoughtful response. for now i just want to share the fact that u said something that...
so, colleen, i take it by ur answer that u do not believe at all that there was any correlation between the initiations twitchell was giving and an individuals...
I was going to say, Fishnik, that my belief in the initiations did "initiate" a change in my identification with Self and others as spiritual beings. But I...
Hi All! Today is International Hug Day! There are some *really* fascinating holidays that I'd never hear about if it weren't for Yahoo's e-cards! Anyway, this...
Hi All - I was just thinking of stories & info on this subject back in the "archives", which need to be "compiled". For example, there's Marie - she was RESA...
Hi dear Sharon , ... black- ... cult "teaches" a ... in your ... includes "protection". How interesting post . Yes I think I can understand what you mean ...
im finding the posts concerning initiations fascinating. thanks colleen, sharon, J.M. and u have thoroughly answered my question. what colleen, and many here,...
i am still thinking about colleens statement that her BELIEF did initiate changes in her perceptions. and now i have another question. does anyone here believe...
... echelons ... A good question fishnik, I wasn't enough in Eckankar org to become an HI .But in my opinion I think it could be both of them :an Illusion and...
... then you can find real path of yourself inwardly .Spirit will help you in you are enoughhonest with yourself at first and have enough love and motivation...
Ok, can I ask kind of a silly question...how come you have to resign from Eckankar, can't you just up and leave without a resignation letter or informing the...
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