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For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageRespect personal choices
Allow lifestyle diversity
Individual Autonomy
Draconian Rules vs
Individual Autonomy
Draconian Rules
Regulate all areas of life
Punish deviation harshly
Allow lifestyle diversity
Individual Autonomy
Draconian Rules vs
Individual Autonomy
Draconian Rules
Regulate all areas of life
Punish deviation harshly
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageLeaders are above the law
Yes.
Double
standards?
Hypocrisy tolerated
Misconduct excused
Justified actions
No
Equal treatment
Yes.
Double
standards?
Hypocrisy tolerated
Misconduct excused
Justified actions
No
Equal treatment
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageWork Independently
Resist Supervision
Conceal Activities
No Engagement with
Advisors
No Collaboration with
Organizations
1)
Leaders'
Accountability
1
Yes-
No
Are leaders
accountable?
>
Engaged and
Collaborative
Resist Supervision
Conceal Activities
No Engagement with
Advisors
No Collaboration with
Organizations
1)
Leaders'
Accountability
1
Yes-
No
Are leaders
accountable?
>
Engaged and
Collaborative
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageStart
Are there
excessive
rules?
Control extends to
personal life
Yes
Relationships are
monitored
Behaviors are
restricted
Yes"
Disobedience is
punished
Decisions are
controlled
Surveillance may occur
Is there
disobedience?
Are there
excessive
rules?
Control extends to
personal life
Yes
Relationships are
monitored
Behaviors are
restricted
Yes"
Disobedience is
punished
Decisions are
controlled
Surveillance may occur
Is there
disobedience?
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageSlandering
Shunning
Social penalties
Threats to those who leave
Physical penalties
Violence
Intimidation
Loss of support
Financial penalties
Employment issues
Shunning
Social penalties
Threats to those who leave
Physical penalties
Violence
Intimidation
Loss of support
Financial penalties
Employment issues
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageSelf-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
Doubts blamed on evil or outside
influences
Self-blame for misfortunes or doubts
Members pressured to doubt ability
Doubts blamed on evil or outside
influences
Self-blame for misfortunes or doubts
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageRespects decision
Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving vs
Respect for Departure
Uses shunning
Threats for Leaving
Slander
Employs threats
1)N
Maintains civility
Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving vs
Respect for Departure
Uses shunning
Threats for Leaving
Slander
Employs threats
1)N
Maintains civility
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageEmphasizes supernatural
threats
Which is
it?
Highlights mystical
experiences as proof
Magical Thinking
Magical Thinking vs Reason &
Evidence
Does not pressure for
conformity
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and reason
Encourages diverse
experiences
threats
Which is
it?
Highlights mystical
experiences as proof
Magical Thinking
Magical Thinking vs Reason &
Evidence
Does not pressure for
conformity
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and reason
Encourages diverse
experiences
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageReassures that doubts are
normal
Builds self-confidence
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
Self-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Encourages self-blame
Self-Doubt
Reliance on leaders
Doubts are condemned
normal
Builds self-confidence
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
Self-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Encourages self-blame
Self-Doubt
Reliance on leaders
Doubts are condemned
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imagefor honest questions
ismissed or punished
Opposition to Critical Thought
Only leader-approved sources
encouraged
Contradictory or confusing dogma
Indoctrination practiced
Confusion in understanding
Mainstream research d
Refusal to acknowledge o
views
ismissed or punished
Opposition to Critical Thought
Only leader-approved sources
encouraged
Contradictory or confusing dogma
Indoctrination practiced
Confusion in understanding
Mainstream research d
Refusal to acknowledge o
views
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageSpeaks of non-members
with respect
Open to learning from
others
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders
Extreme "us vs. them"
attitude
Outsiders seen as
dangerous or evil
with respect
Open to learning from
others
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders
Extreme "us vs. them"
attitude
Outsiders seen as
dangerous or evil
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageAuthoritarian/Narcissistic
Leadership
Democratic, Accountable
Leadership
Impact on Team
Key
Traits
Shared Decision-Making
Open to Critique
Encourages Feedback
Impact on Team
Key
Traits
Strict Obedience
Drama & Manipulation
Adaptable
Leadership
Enhanced
Collaboration
Limited Innovation
Increased
Morale
Discourages Criticism
Reduced Morale
Emotional Control
Leadership
Democratic, Accountable
Leadership
Impact on Team
Key
Traits
Shared Decision-Making
Open to Critique
Encourages Feedback
Impact on Team
Key
Traits
Strict Obedience
Drama & Manipulation
Adaptable
Leadership
Enhanced
Collaboration
Limited Innovation
Increased
Morale
Discourages Criticism
Reduced Morale
Emotional Control
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageLeaders admit limitations
No hierarchy of
enlightenment
Humble Leadership
Leadership Styles
Supremacy of Leaders
Fosters dependency
Leader claims unique
knowledge
No hierarchy of
enlightenment
Humble Leadership
Leadership Styles
Supremacy of Leaders
Fosters dependency
Leader claims unique
knowledge
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageDogma
Replace independent
understanding
Rote learning
Learning approaches
Clichés
Leaders claim special
insight and supreme
knowledge
Charismatic leaders
Claim special revelation
Claim unusual authority
Replace independent
understanding
Rote learning
Learning approaches
Clichés
Leaders claim special
insight and supreme
knowledge
Charismatic leaders
Claim special revelation
Claim unusual authority
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imagePunishes
dissent
Toxic/High-Control or
Cult Group
Discourages
Critical
Thought
Discourages
skepticism
Welcomes
questions
Fosters open
discussion
Encourages
Critical
Thought
Safe/Healthy
Group
Values
skepticism
Cult?
suppresses
questions
dissent
Toxic/High-Control or
Cult Group
Discourages
Critical
Thought
Discourages
skepticism
Welcomes
questions
Fosters open
discussion
Encourages
Critical
Thought
Safe/Healthy
Group
Values
skepticism
Cult?
suppresses
questions
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageRejects external revien
No External Accountability
Open to Oversight
Inspection
Accountability
Works in secrecy
Welcomes collaboration
Accountability from outside
No External Accountability
Open to Oversight
Inspection
Accountability
Works in secrecy
Welcomes collaboration
Accountability from outside
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imageRidicule of other groups
Misrepresentation
Outsiders and Outsider
Groups
Conspiracy theories
Slander and Vilification
Paranoia
About the outside world
"Us vs. Them" Mentality
Fosters conflict
Seen as morally inferior
Demonization
Misrepresentation
Outsiders and Outsider
Groups
Conspiracy theories
Slander and Vilification
Paranoia
About the outside world
"Us vs. Them" Mentality
Fosters conflict
Seen as morally inferior
Demonization
For those interested in the mindmaps for the series so far.
in imagePREVALENCE OF MAGICAL THINKING
BELIEF IN SUPERNATURAL FORCES
V
FEAR OF SUPERNATURAL
RETRIBUTION
PRESSURE TO SHARE MYSTICAL
EXPERIENCES
V
CONTROL
ANXIETY FROM NON-PARTICIPATION
BELIEF IN SUPERNATURAL FORCES
V
FEAR OF SUPERNATURAL
RETRIBUTION
PRESSURE TO SHARE MYSTICAL
EXPERIENCES
V
CONTROL
ANXIETY FROM NON-PARTICIPATION
Organizations that limit agency and critique internally are inevitably going to be fragile. Pragmatically, its not great to be around.
More on youtube!
More on youtube!
in imageOr if they speak with disrespect vilify others.
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs Respects Others
And isolation deepens as all needs are supposed to be met within the group.
it's okay to wonder whether a relationship is nourishing but it's not going
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs Respects Others
And isolation deepens as all needs are supposed to be met within the group.
it's okay to wonder whether a relationship is nourishing but it's not going
Whistleblowers are often shunned. Luckily for us, it’s actually a good sign of a toxic group. When the priority is protecting the group and not the members of the group, there’s a problem. And it’s an easy one to spot!
Manipulation comes in all kinds of forms— intellectual, emotional, professional.
Look for shunning and a lack of respect for nonmembers. Looks for discrediting. If an organization lacks transparency and accountability, it’s likely toxic.
Manipulation comes in all kinds of forms— intellectual, emotional, professional.
Look for shunning and a lack of respect for nonmembers. Looks for discrediting. If an organization lacks transparency and accountability, it’s likely toxic.
in imagepotential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[ment]
Slande[r]
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
andon pipeline growth in
paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[ment]
Slande[r]
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
andon pipeline growth in
paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities
in image66
If you sat around there long enough
and heard all the phonies
applauding and all, you got to hate
everybody in the world, I swear you
did.
- J. D. Salinger
The Catcher in the Rye. Chapter 19.
Holden.
If you sat around there long enough
and heard all the phonies
applauding and all, you got to hate
everybody in the world, I swear you
did.
- J. D. Salinger
The Catcher in the Rye. Chapter 19.
Holden.
in imageWhat is LGBT?
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61:310
Lord Ganesha Bhakthi
Time
Thanks
@tnegayguyposus
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61:310
Lord Ganesha Bhakthi
Time
Thanks
@tnegayguyposus
Laruga makes the pain of time delays in systems understandable. She also talks about opportunism. I really appreciate this. It’s all about service
in imageLaruga makes the pain of time delays in systems understandable. She also talks about opportunism. I really appreciate this. It's all about service
A big red flag for an organization? Resistance to outside input and censored sources. Withholding information that could help others in order to maintain power is disgustingly common. More on YouTube.
in imageaccepted.
cited sources.
independent research outside
cited sources.
independent research outside
When leaders make decisions for their constituency behind closed doors without consulting said constituency, an organization is no longer designed to serve the people. This creates a sense of hierarchy, and inside of that hierarchy leaders are placed above the law.
more on YouTube!
more on YouTube!
in imageHow can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors. Accountability and Transparency
How can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors.
Accountability and Transparency
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors. Accountability and Transparency
How can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors.
Accountability and Transparency
High Pressure Dynamics and Surveillance is NOT ok!
The federal government is now monitoring people for anti-authrotiarian views on the Internet and blocking critics of the right from entering the united states. Its not just geopolitics, though.
I once had an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher so high on her own stash she contacted a trusted friend @chocoestates and mentor of mine to tell them that @pegmulqueen was a danger to me because she regularly encouraged me to write.
People are so out of their own scope of practice, and they dont even know it.
Prg and Kristen (not friends independently) regularly made me believe Imy words were powerful and worthy. that ashtanga professor made me believe i was untrustworthy. People are sooooo controlling, and I missed it!
Im amicably divorced— my charisma is both fine and it has its limits. i’m old enough now to have enough data about myself to understand that.
It’s really simple – – are the rules of your organization in place to foster an independent community based on values and personal mastery, or is the organization solely designed to establish the leader in a position of unquestionable authority? More on YouTube!
The federal government is now monitoring people for anti-authrotiarian views on the Internet and blocking critics of the right from entering the united states. Its not just geopolitics, though.
I once had an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher so high on her own stash she contacted a trusted friend @chocoestates and mentor of mine to tell them that @pegmulqueen was a danger to me because she regularly encouraged me to write.
People are so out of their own scope of practice, and they dont even know it.
Prg and Kristen (not friends independently) regularly made me believe Imy words were powerful and worthy. that ashtanga professor made me believe i was untrustworthy. People are sooooo controlling, and I missed it!
Im amicably divorced— my charisma is both fine and it has its limits. i’m old enough now to have enough data about myself to understand that.
It’s really simple – – are the rules of your organization in place to foster an independent community based on values and personal mastery, or is the organization solely designed to establish the leader in a position of unquestionable authority? More on YouTube!
in imageSurveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. Opposition to Critical Thought der-approved sources encouraged Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. Opposition to Critical Thought der-approved sources encouraged Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Who won’t let you criticize them? Ready for another organizational red flag? Leadership that won’t allow criticism, of course!
If we don’t encourage a multiplicity of viewpoints, we are inherently narrow sighted. If you must hold the same view as leadership in order to get a say, you are being controlled. I do not like echo chambers. An organization that creates one on purpose is not only inherently fragile, but in a predicament of its own making. Again, who wont stand for criticism? Authoritarians.
Diverse thinking is a good thing. More on youtube.
If we don’t encourage a multiplicity of viewpoints, we are inherently narrow sighted. If you must hold the same view as leadership in order to get a say, you are being controlled. I do not like echo chambers. An organization that creates one on purpose is not only inherently fragile, but in a predicament of its own making. Again, who wont stand for criticism? Authoritarians.
Diverse thinking is a good thing. More on youtube.
in imageThis happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. / Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
trination practiced
Confusion in underst...
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. | Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confus... | trination practiced | Confusion in underst... | Welcomes questions | ters open ssion | Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ters open ssion
Values cepticism
So
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
alues
ticism
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. / Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
trination practiced
Confusion in underst...
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. | Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confus... | trination practiced | Confusion in underst... | Welcomes questions | ters open ssion | Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ters open ssion
Values cepticism
So
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
alues
ticism
How I expect financial conservatives to act
in imageSuivre
:
My son just told me he's gay
I burst into tears
But not for the reason you think
You see, 1 understand that statistically,
men earn about 20% more than women
Marrying a man instead of a woman is
simply a wise long-term financial decision
So proud of my son •
Traduire le post
@thegayguyposts
How I expect financial
conservatives to act
:
My son just told me he's gay
I burst into tears
But not for the reason you think
You see, 1 understand that statistically,
men earn about 20% more than women
Marrying a man instead of a woman is
simply a wise long-term financial decision
So proud of my son •
Traduire le post
@thegayguyposts
How I expect financial
conservatives to act
in imageOften found with charismatic leaders. @michaeljoelhall is doing a really amazing job at breaking down what a lot of people have experienced
They'll claim unusual authority or special revelation in yoga. Claiming Unusual Authority and Special Revelation
They'll claim unusual authority or special revelation in yoga. Claiming Unusual Authority and Special Revelation
Red flags after work and at work and at yoga! Hypocritical, uncriticizable leaders lack authenticity. More on youtube!
in imagesay their experience is correct and yours is not it doesn't pressure you to
Reason and Evidence-Based Approach
Let's start with the empath on a team. Authenticity vs. Authoritarianism
What are the traits in democratic accountable leadership.
democratic accountable leadership.
Reason and Evidence-Based Approach
Let's start with the empath on a team. Authenticity vs. Authoritarianism
What are the traits in democratic accountable leadership.
democratic accountable leadership.
in imageReassures that doubts are normal
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA
Reassures that doubts are normal
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA...
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA
Reassures that doubts are normal
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA...
Red Flags 5! Charismatic Leaders claiming specialness. Did the follower counts or ethno-exoticism get confused for efficacious, long-term practitioner support? More on youtube!
in imageIt's just something I noticed.
As a man of hubris, I appreciate my power in a yoga room comes from those
with a sense of claim they have unique the best knowledge when they don't
As a man of hubris, I appreciate my power in a yoga room comes from those
with a sense of claim they have unique the best knowledge when they don't
Cult Warning Sign 4: Lack of Reason and Magical Thinking. Whole video on youtube!
in imageMagical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages dive... experiences
Emphasizes th...
Replace
unde...
Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages diverse experiences
Emphasizes th
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unde
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Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
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Values evidence and
Encourages diverse experiences
Emphasizes th
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Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages dive... experiences
Emphasizes th...
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unde...
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Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages diverse experiences
Emphasizes th
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in imageKis
JENNIFER LOPEZ
AURORA/INGRID LUNA/THE SPIDER WOMAN
JENNIFER LOPEZ
AURORA/INGRID LUNA/THE SPIDER WOMAN
in imageTo do list:
• burst someone's bubble
• stir the pot
• toot my own horn
• add my 2 cents
• skate on thin ice
• add fuel to the fire
• burst someone's bubble
• stir the pot
• toot my own horn
• add my 2 cents
• skate on thin ice
• add fuel to the fire
✎ Essay · Culture
Kiss of the Spider Woman: Ashtanga, Authoritarianism and Art
Michael Joel Hall recounts his visit to the Gala Theater in Columbia Heights to watch a Spanish production of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.' He reflects on the themes of deception, honesty, and betrayal within the play and draws parallels to his experiences in the federal government, nonprofits, and his Ashtanga yoga community. Hall discusses the damaging impact of small betrayals by well-meaning but mediocre people in positions of power and stresses the importance of radical honesty as a countermeasure to authoritarian tendencies. He concludes by highlighting the importance of integrity in maintaining the spiritual health of a community. 00:00 Kiss of the Spider Woman 00:21 The Play: Kiss of the Spider Woman 00:43 Themes of Deception and Betrayal 03:25 Personal Reflections and Broader Implications 06:56 Conclusion: Honesty and Community
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in imageReassures that doubts are normal
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
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Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA
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in imageContradictory Dogma and Indoctrination
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi r doubts
Contradictory Dogma and Indoctrination
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi... doubts
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi r doubts
Contradictory Dogma and Indoctrination
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi... doubts
I’m gonna break down 25 red flags for high pressure groups and colts according to Dr. wong. My hope is to present the concept of a secular, humanist Ashtanga. The full videos on youtube 🙂
in imageBuilding Spaces on Reason, Empathy, and Inclusivity
Dr. Anastasia Somerville Wong's Work
Dr. Anastasia Somerville Wong's Work
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