For Mother's Day, I'm dedicating this to the moms who have educated their children to think for themselves, always question and educate themselves, have an open mind and a strong will. I think my parents have done that because I would never let this happen to me or anyone in the world if I can prevent it.

   I realize this is the most controversial topic I will probably ever address, but I have read a lot on this from people who gone through the PSI Seminars and those whose lives have been destroyed by the people who have been brainwashed by PSI for 39 years and over 500,000 people that have attended their seminars. It bothers me. I don't know anyone who is in my life now that has been through this. There are some who still suffer under the delusion that everything is fine, that their parents are wrong, their old friends (before PSI) don't understand them, that their boyfriends, girlfriends or spouses are not being supportive. You are brainwashed and being selfish and you need help.

   Below is my post on today's message board. It refers to a post from a few days ago by a former PSI member.She initiated the topic on the message board several years ago.

   Hi, Five years ago, I came to this site (link below)  to do personal research on PSI after someone suggested it to me. I don't forward emails to people if they are even slightly suspicious or use scare tactics. So, I'm glad I never did get involved. Having more free time these days, I was curious yesterday and started reading up on PSI and the posts here.

  These are just some thoughts I've had over the last 24 hours or so:

   I'm happy that the young woman whose education opened her eyes in such a brief time. The fact that she is open-minded and came out of PSI open-minded says a lot of her will and I think is a rare instance indeed.

What I'm sad to learn is that they are still around. Also I think it is very disturbing that they are offering 1 day free Basic Intros.

   I went to their website today (PSI Seminars) and saw they have a new store. Yet another racket for these people. If you look at the JCW tab, it is a link to books recommended by the founder I assume. The authors are other racketeers such as Deepak Chopra and Bob Procter; but Shirely McClaine? I couldn't find evidence of her involvement except for her two books being listed.

   Charismatic speakers (one in particular) started the Holocaust. I'm just saying...

   Why are the locations of the Seminars hidden until registration is paid? This is a particularly effective tool cults use to ensure there would be no intervention by the non-believers or the negative people. I wouldn't mind joining a protest in front of the hotel just to get people to stop. There are far too many people ruined by this organization. For the 500,000 people that have attended these seminars, multiply that by 20 for each person whose co-workers, friends, and family have been hurt or ruined. It bothers me that companies pressure their employees into this by paying for it and other methods. Specifically, an open minded person who wants to keep their job would go. Someone more willing to know what they are getting into, not really knowing who their boss is, maybe even the boss doesn't know what he/she is getting into.

   Everyone has a weakness. I think PSI's use of psychological tactics covets this fact and uses it. These methods of breaking you down and bringing you up seem to be a consistency in cults and other Large Group Awareness Training organizations. You're there in the first place to better yourself. So, already you go there with the assumption that there is something wrong with you or that something is missing in your life. Everyone wants it better, they want more cars, more money and better relationships. There's a point where wiser people realize that life is what it is. You can only try to change how you react and look at each moment, each event in your life. You can't imagine yourself (I'm referring to "The Secret" DVD which I've suffered through and is recommend by JCW) with more money, then go out and get a $50,000 car loan, attend seminars that cost over $7-8,000, and expect your family to "go with it." I mean, things coming to you because you visualize it or meditate on it? Really, so the rich men (ALL 3) on the east coast who won the lottery last year visualized it too?

   People need to realize that the sooner that they let go of their desires, they will find that they have what they need. Do I need to buy a t-shirt right now? No, I have twenty. I'd like to, but it won't make me happy. What makes me happy is seeing my friends and family happy. Vacations make me happy because my husband/family and I get to spend so much time together just seeing the world and experiencing life and yummy food. Getting brainwashed won't make anyone happy. Think for yourself people, please.

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