Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Angela Tells It to The FF "Enlightened"

[Bhairitu]

lurkernomore20002000 wrote:
>  Bhairitu:
> Many of the "mundane" (non yoga related) groups I'm on 
> behave  more enlightened, balanced and sane than people here.  I'm 
> sure others  have found this true too.
> Doesn't speak well for TM does it?
>
> Lurk:
> Big judgement.  I think it does speak well for this group.  Ever been 
> to a quiet party?  It's pretty boring.  I'd rather have a active group 
> dynamic that DOES require a little imposed discipline - if thats what 
> it takes to keep things from degrading into pettiness.
>
> Bhairitu:
> Supposedly with TM that discipline is supposed to come from within.  
> So what you are saying is it doesn't.
>
> Lurk:
> Bhairitu, let me tell you a secret I have learned, that has allowed me 
> to be a little successful in my chosen field of sales.  People like to 
> talk.  People LOVE to talk, espcially about themselves, especially 
> about their opinions.  And if you are willing to listen, you will find 
> ourself making a friend.  So, no, I don't think TM will instill enough 
> self discipline to overcome this tendency.  And I don't view it as a 
> failure of TM. I view it as a positive thing that people here have 
> opinions, and POVs that they want to express.
>
> Just remember one thing.  God, (or whoever, or whatever), gave you two 
> ears and one mouth for a reason.
Cute, but why do people in this group need more discipline than any 
other Yahoo group?