On Feb 16, 2011, at 8:33 AM, wayback71 wrote: >> I am still on their e-mailing list, but haven't visited the TM center since >> the mid-90's, having lost my appetite for any sort of dedicated spiritual >> activity with a group - regular old life itself provides more than enough >> interest, opportunities and challenges for growth. A relief not having to >> deal with all of that anymore. No more us and them, just us. :-) > > Yes, life does offer enough. I loved much of the stuff about being in or > connected to the TMO. But the negatives were not pleasant at all. I think > almost all organizations that are religious or spiritual have major > challenges, especially when they are young and trying to get established. > There is so much room for fraud and greed and snobbery and manipulation. The > TMO is right in there despite what I perceived as really great people by and > large, a fine technique, basically good teachings. I think second and third > generation East-West groups may stand more of a chance of being decent since > they can see what to keep and what to try very hard to avoid. The TMO was > right there at the beginning, and we were all so young and maleable.
You really think there is going to be a second and third generation after us, way? You don't think the TMO is on its last gasps? If so, you could be right, but I sure wouldn't want to bet the farm on it. Sal
