--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ruthsimplicity" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The DSM-IV elements of narcissistic PD are at least five of the > following: > 1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance > 2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, > brilliance, beauty, or ideal love > 3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique > 4. requires excessive admiration > 5. has a sense of entitlement > 6. is interpersonally exploitative > 7. lacks empathy > 8. is often envious of others or believes others are envious > of him or her > 9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes
Exactly. Thanks for posting this, Ruth. I think that people (if you consider Judy 'people') are reacting to the term 'Disorder.' It's a descrip- tion of a known set of behaviors and beliefs, grouped into a convenient category for describing a certain type of human being. IMO Maharishi Mahesh Yogi fits ALL of the criteria above to a "T." IMO so does the other teacher I studied with for a long time, Rama, Dr. Frederick Lenz and a host of other popular gurus and teachers in the modern world. > Now of course, just because you believe you are special, > doesn't mean you aren't special. Exactly again. The people who think like this *might* be right. It's just that most of the time they aren't.
