We’ve all heard about the dangers of gangs and cults, but it is alarming how prevalent and insidious the cult-like syndrome is. I’m writing this post because I have fallen prey to it one too many times and I know so many others who have as well, many of whom are completely unaware that they are willing victims of this dangerous power-play.
My latest episode involved joining a group of “spiritual” practitioners and healers several months ago. A group that was not a cooperative, but an oligarchy. Mind you, there were red flags from the start (one that I could not ignore was the tagline of being “highly enlightened,” which goes against the heart and feeds only the ego. I do not personally believe myself to be “highly enlightened,” rather I learn in every moment) but I chose to ignore them because of my ego, as well as my idealistic heart…
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Thank you for sharing, Sue ❤
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Excellent post, Alethea x
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Thank you. It was a rather tough and a bit devasting lesson to relearn this time around, but there are gifts in every lesson. ❤
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I can imagine… but as you say, all experience holds something for us to learn from ❤
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I was in a cult. Got sucked in through ignorance and it took me two years to get out. Very true!
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I’m so glad you found your way out. ❤
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