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From: Oct 8, 1998 |
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Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 09:55:55 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Thoroughly Modern Premie Message: Steven Ayre Chicago, USA submitted the following Expressions of gratitude Thank you so much for your initiative - as well as professionalism - in setting up this wonderful website. It is as attractive as it is functional. And simple. Really, Steven, you can relax a bit here. First, what's the big initiative in putting up a tribute page to something or someone? The web is filled with pages dedicated to pets, pet projects and even, as below, comic cult leaders. The real initiative Steven means, I bet, is that taken putting up a web page against Maharaji's apparent wishes. Gulp! These guys actually did it, they got Mahatma Gurucharanand (I'm old-fashioned, I guess) on board, Maharaji hasn't shut them down yet so, what do you know, it looks like these guys just might pull it off. THAT kind of initiative. Attractive? Well you've got that leaf or footprint graphic everywhere. That's kind of neat. For a while, anyway. Not bad. How 'bout functional? Functional? Like in letting premies communicate with one another? Now that would be functional, I'd imagine. But the page hasn't forded that stream yet, has it? The hosts haven't even allowed people room to post their email so premies can contact each other OFF line. No, I'd say functional is still a bit of an ideal. Simple? Yeah, that works. Recently in Chicago, we began a process of getting interested people in the community into synch with what is going on in our area. Now this is funny. What IS going on in your area, Steven. Having a few video events, are we? Wow! Let's get the word out! Let's get in synch or something. It has proven quite valuable. The feedback shows how important it is not to assume that everybody knows all of what's going on. Can you believe this? The premies are still doing the Maharaji/Joe Anctil thing. What's the worst thing a person can do in life? Assume! Why's that? Well, don't you know? When you assume something you make an ASS out of U and ME! Ha ha ha ha ha, how pathetic! We need to make the effort to communicate with eachother - with clarity, simplicty, and because of the feeling. Okay, Steven, we got the simplicity down. The clarity, I guess, can be just about that -- how important it is to be simple or something. The feeling, hopefully, will just kind of follow, don't you think? Your website is a marvellous opportunity to do all of the above on a world-wide scale. We could start up a new section and call it 'The Big Synch.' (pun). It's nice to hear what's going on, so thank you sincerely for your work, and for the love in you that makes it go. Yes, Steven, it's time to go global with the EnjoyLife(tm) site. Imagine a whole world full of people, each with their own four paragraph life about how grateful they are to the giver for teaching them to enjoy the joy of life and live the love of joy, etc. Imagine, if you will, the real BIG Synch: millions and millions of people submitting their Expressions and millions and millions of people logging on daily and reading them. Think how cool it would be to have everyone synchronized so that, on any given day, a premie is New Zealand, say, could log on and know not only that a video even will be held in Lyons, France, that night but even what videos will be shown and when! The mind boggles with the possibilities. It truly approaches the value of pi on this one. The sign off is the kicker, though. First, dispelling any question as to just who they're hearing from, Steven confirms that yes, he's sincere, you know. Got to mention that. Then, maybe because for premies love is all around anywhere and gratitude is where it's at, he actually thanks them for their love.........BIG MISTAKE, Stevie boy. That's Maharaji you should be thanking, dude! Makes me kind of wonder what's going on here. How do we even know Steven IS a premie? Security?? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 11:45:55 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Jim Subject: TM? Message: Jim: You keep placing a 'tm' after 'enjoyinglife.' I thought enjoyinglife was about premies, not Transcendental Meditation (tm)..... he he he he. (ONLY KIDDING!) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 12:54:15 (EDT)
From: Jerry Email: None To: Jim Subject: Thoroughly Modern Premie Message: You ever notice how 'simple' is the buzzword for premies? If you label something 'simple', you've given it the Big M seal of approval, I guess. You're in 'sync' with M's central message. You've learned something and you're showing off that you have. 'Hey, check me out, I'm simple! You're simple! Everything's simple! See how much I've learned?' Maybe that's why premies who post here sound like simpletons. 'Simple' isn't the right word for the new premie website, though. 'Sterile' is. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 13:10:20 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Jerry Subject: 'Simply' wonderful, Jerry Message: Jerry: You've got your humor showing again... he he he. You know, I would like any premie to give me a 'simple' explanation of the formation of protoplanetary systems. Since they are masters of simplicity, this ought to be 'simple,' eh? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 17:18:09 (EDT)
From: A Disillusioned Premie Email: None To: Mike Subject: Please forgive us, premies. Message: We cannot help ourselves. We are weak, ignorant and filled with the the ideas of Satguru. MJ told us many times about the ills of news media. MJ boasts his own ignorance (he does not read newspapers or holy books--others do it for him). According to MJ, everything we can perceive with our senses is dangerous maya (this is especially true of this site). Consequently, many of us never read anything if we don't have to; how can you expect us write coherently? We have ignored our own personal tragedies and empty excuses for lives. We busy ourselves obsessing about how incredible MJ and K are. We do not really love our children, spouses, parents, and lovers. Our love is being sent to MJ via telepathy by focusing on him everyday. People who need and deserve our love get impede our love affair with MJ and K. Deep-down, we know that worldly ties such as marriage and children were a big mistake. Many of us would completely abandon our worldly committments if MJ called us to himself. Sometimes, we resent our loved ones because they take up too much cash and time. MJ needs our cash and time. MJ told us in Toronto, last June, 1997, 'WE HAVE A LOT TO BE HUMBLE FOR,' and he's right. We have opted out of life. We ignore worldly concerns. MJ thinks and speaks for us. MJ tells us what is important. MJ revises his game and our history as he goes along. We swallow our doubts and rewire our thoughts unquestioningly. Please, EX-PREMIE.ORG, take us from darkness to light, from illusions of immortality to the reality of what can be known by a human being. Liberate us from this stupid belief system. We need to think again and regain control over our own lives. Please continue to give us Knowledge. We are slow, but eventually some of us will see the light. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 17:40:02 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: A Disillusioned Premie Subject: Your wish is our mission :) Message: ADP: Your wish is granted. We will take you from M's darkness to light (will a closet lamp do?), from illusions of immortality to the reality of what can be known by a human being (1+1 really does equal 2). Liberate you from this stupid belief system (as opposed to liberating you from your wallet). We will help you to think again (a mental kick-start, in a Harley sort of way) and regain control over your own lives (and all of the pieces and parts thereof). But most importantly, we WILL continue to tell you the truth, within our puny human ability to discern truth of course. - Anythin' else we can do fer ya? We aims ta pleez! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 19:18:47 (EDT)
From: Jerry Email: None To: A Disillusioned Premie Subject: A Disillusioned Premie? Message: Hey, DP, I guess I'm the slow one here because I don't know if you're being sarcastic or not, whether you're really a disillusioned premie or just a wisecracking one. Which one is it? Sorry I have to ask but some of us exes are still a little in the fog, y'know what I mean? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 19:41:06 (EDT)
From: I think it was Email: None To: Jerry Subject: a joke (nt) Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 20:23:27 (EDT)
From: Jerry Email: None To: I think it was Subject: Premie or Ex-Premie Message: I'm sure it was. The question is, was it from a premie or an ex-premie? Do you know? Because I don't. I'm leaning toward ex-premie because the sentence structure and use of words is much more coherent than what I'm accustomed to from a premie posting on this site. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 23:00:19 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: Jerry Subject: Premie or Ex-Premie Message: Jerry! I'm surprised at you. Really. Whatever commonalities premies may have, I don't believe inability to write sentences is a key defining one. I know of premies who write very readable copy. I was thinking about that message last night, and had concluded that it was from a premie who was sending up his/her perception of the group-think picture we exes build of premies/MJ on this site. I had thought to write a response on that basis. Reading it again, I'm less sure. I think he (she) may really believe some of what he's written. It isn't so extreme as I would expect a parody to be. I was going to say in my response that I agree that we need to be careful not to stereotype premies. In my experience there's great variability in personality and belief amongst premies, although I think the constant exposure to Mj's videos is definitely a force for conformity - well, the enjoyinglife site demonstrates that. Premies handle the pressures of premiedom in different ways, some healthier than others. I do know many premies whom I consider good, sincere people. They do not contemplate leaving their kids for a life of dedication. They do act in the world as if other people have some value other than as potential premies. I think they deserve credit for this. Because on the other hand, I do think there's a lot of pressure towards sending all your love to MJ. I certainly felt it as a premie parent. For me, it came to the point where I made a conscious decision to put the kids first (hey hey, say the premie lurkers, no wonder she fell). I did that because I felt torn (is that how you spell it? - becoming an ex hasn't improved my English - darn!) in two by the demands of getting to international events, videos, service, and what I was needing to do to feed and give attention to my kids. I'm very glad I made that choice. I DO NOT believe that there is any intrinsic conflict between being a parent and experiencing K. I think the conflict comes in when you try to do the 'participation and programs' part of the prescription. It's not just 'enjoying life', any more than it once was, IMO. Still, some premies are more sensible than me. They meditate and don't do much else, and that's fine for them. Mind you, I think you have to block out a lot of what MJ says/implies to get away with that level of involvement and not feel guilty. I think part of my 'problem' was that I did want to do something useful in my life, so service was very important to me. I also like to work with other people. So hey, I still work with other people. And I do bits and pieces in my community. Feels good. I'm very good now at resisting pressure to take on too much. I still prioritise my kids. It's much easier to say no when the request isn't seen as some sort of cosmic opportunity! Good to talk to you, Jerry. I enjoy your presence on this site. A fellow trade-union fan Diz Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 10:35:22 (EDT)
From: Jerry Email: None To: Diz Subject: Premie or Ex-Premie Message: I commend you on your choice, Diz. I'm sure your kids are happier and healthier because of it, and you're a better person for it. I enjoy your presense on this site, also. I do disagree with your following statment, though: Whatever commonalities premies may have, I don't believe inability to write sentences is a key defining one. I know of premies who write very readable copy. Over at enjoyinglife this is true, but the premies who post here, with few exceptions, seem like they could care less about proper grammar, or mabe it's just the inaneness of their statements which makes it seem so. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 10:51:13 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Jerry Subject: Premie or Ex-Premie Message: Jerry & Diz: I think it was Mickey the P. It's definitely got his style about it. I'm may be wrong, but that's why I answered the way that I did. He and I have a little 'facitious thing' going (in case you haven't noticed....he he he), although he usually posts as Guru Mariachi under those circumstances. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 11:44:39 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Mike Subject: Premie or Ex-Premie Message: I didn't do it; it must be some other sarcastic smart-ass. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 15:19:26 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Mickey the Pharisee Subject: Premie or Ex-Premie Message: MP: I was afraid it wasn't you (after I answered the post, that is). Darn it... You gotta admit, it has your style about it. It was, also, so coherent, too. Now I have to wonder who wrote it... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 15:54:27 (EDT)
From: Gail Email: None To: Mike Subject: I confess--I wrote it--2 typos Message: and all! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 16:25:04 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Gail Subject: I confess--I wrote it--2 typos Message: Gail: I should have known.... I had noticed that your 'sarcasm' level had been increasing lately, but I didn't put two and two together.... I LOVE IT! :-) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 02:55:26 (EDT)
From: op Email: None To: Jerry Subject: people in glass houses... Message: Whatever commonalities premies may have, I don't believe inability to write sentences is a key defining one. I know of premies who write very readable copy. Over at enjoyinglife this is true, but the premies who post here, with few exceptions, seem like they could care less about proper grammar, or mabe it's just the inaneness of their statements which makes it seem so. I wouldn't be so quick on the draw if I were you. The truth is, virtually the only posts on this forum that do NOT have some sort of grammatical or spelling error are the one-liners. Including Jim's and JW's. So maybe lighten up on the rules and regulations of grammatical construct and orthography and concentrate on the expression? I mean for everybody. After all, *>* doesn't give a flying you-know about spelling and everyone just adores his posts. And Robin admits to her ignorance of Webster's laws of composing words. Just a thought. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 10:22:20 (EDT)
From: Jerry Email: None To: op Subject: people in glass houses... Message: OK, OP. I make a fair amount of typos, myself. I guess it's not the proper grammar which made me think Disillusioned Premie was an ex, but the coherency. Oftentimes, I find myself puzzled and confused by premies' posts. I guess I mistook that for poor grammar. I know Jim's and JW's posts are filled with typos, and Robyn's grammar and spelling could use some improvement, but their points are clear. I can't say the same thing about premies. And let me tell you, when a premie does show up here with poor grammar, along with the muddled premie speak, we're talking serious debilitation, the unreachable, the unfathomable, OUT THERE, deep six, lollipop land... you know what I mean, or don't you? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sun, Oct 18, 1998 at 17:34:46 (EDT)
From: Brian Email: brian@ex-premie.org To: op Subject: people in glass houses... Message: The truth is, virtually the only posts on this forum that do NOT have some sort of grammatical or spelling error are the one-liners. That's simply not treu!! [snicker] Keep in mind that anything read on EL.O has been approved by a committee of very advanced and enlightened beings. It's possible that there are also spelling and grammar corrections being made in the process. On the other hand, this site is being run by idoits... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 19, 1998 at 04:46:52 (EDT)
From: hamzen Email: None To: Brian Subject: people in glass houses... Message: 'On the other hand, this site is being run by idoits..'. and lost soles Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 19, 1998 at 15:04:37 (EDT)
From: jethro Email: None To: hamzen Subject: people in glass houses... Message: 'and lost soles' ye.....and I need new shoes Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 08:00:45 (EDT)
From: KK Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Legal Crackdown on Cults Message: This article appeared on page 3 of 'The Australian', Australia's only national daily, a highly respected tabloid today, Wednesday, 14 October, 1998: LEGAL CRACKDOWN ON CULTS - Natasha Bita Religious cults should be prosecuted for causing 'mental harm' to their disciples under legal recommendations to the States and Territories. An official committee of federal, State and Territory governments' top legal advisers recommended that 'significant emotional harm' inflicted by religious groups be classified as a criminal offence. ''Freedom of religion' is not freedom, for example, to defraud, nor is it freedom to cause significant psychological or psychiatric harm to any person,' the committee says in its report to the nation's attorney's-general. The report cites a California Supreme Court finding that 'coercive persuasion' by religious sects may cause 'serious physical and psychiatric disorders:. 'The techniques involved may include isolation, manipulation of time and attention, positive and negative reinforcement, peer group pressure, prohibition of dissent, deprivation of slep and protein and the inducement of fear, guilt and emotional dependence,' the committee reports. It notes the Church of Scientology had argues the activities of religious groups should not be singled out in the definition of criminal harm. 'the committee is not concerned with, nor does it make any judgement on, the question of whether the Church of Scientology causes criminal harm to other people in its evangelical activities,' the report says. 'It is concerned that the criminal offence proposed (in the proposed national criminal code) catches the causing of significant psychological harm to people, accompanied with criminal intention. 'If a religious organisation does that, it, like anyone else, should be guilty of the appropriate criminal offence.' Church of Scientology spokeswoamn Virginia Stewart said yesterday the committee appeared to be supportive of constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom. 'we support any changes that bring about greater responsibility for criminal culpability whilst retaining inherent civil and religious liberties,' she said. The committee was commissioned by the federal, State and Territory attorneys-general to harmonise their conflicting laws in a 'model criminal code.' Its latest report, Non Fatal Offences Against the Person, also recommends criminal sanctions apply to people who: INTENTIONALLY or recklessly transmit a serious disease; SET traps to kill or seriously harm intruders: STALK another person; PERFORM genital mutilation or send a child overseas for genital mutilation. ___________________________________________________ Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 14:13:58 (EDT)
From: Mel Bourne Email: mbvictoria@hotmail.com To: KK Subject: Legal Crackdown on Cults Message: Hi KK Long time no see! I read your transcription with interest.... 'It is concerned that the criminal offence proposed (in the proposed national criminal code) catches the causing of significant psychological harm to people, accompanied with criminal intention. If this recommendation becomes law, do you think that M could be proven guilty 'of causing significant psychological harm to people'? (considering there would probably be numerous witnesses who would contend the opposite, ie causing significant psychological benefit to people - making them happy, helping them 'ejoying life',etc) And what do you think the accompanying 'criminal intent' would be? I noticed M cancelled his programs in KL last week end, obviously in response to the current political crisis in Malaysia. A couple weeks ago ,'The Star' (Malaysian newspaper) reported that the Malaysian police were monitoring 55 religious organisations....Dr M keeping an eye on M? Regards Mel Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 17:34:09 (EDT)
From: Way Email: None To: Mel Bourne Subject: Legal Crackdown on Cults Message: Speaking of legal problems for cult figures, those of you who are familiar with J. Donald Walters, (the disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda who started the Ananda community), may be interested to learn that he has been found guilty of sexual abuse and heavily fined. Do a search for his name or for 'bertolucci lawsuit.' Also, check out the web site eskimo.com/~tlotus/declare1.html, as well as declare2 Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 10:13:29 (EDT)
From: Gerry Email: None To: Way Subject: Legal Crackdown on Cults Message: Way to go Way. This Ananda scumbag (exact description from one of the jurors on the case) is just another example of the abuse of power in these cults for the sexual gratification of the leaders. Reminds me of what Clinton tried to pull on Paula Jones. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 06:19:37 (EDT)
From: Bow wow Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Woof woof! Message: Let's never forget our four legged friends. Home page for stray doggies Anyone and anything welcome with all any any subject discussed in a canine friendly way. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 09:18:10 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Bow wow Subject: natural water level Message: I think mmt, the forum for people who want to discuss things without really discussing them, has found it's natural level these days. Keith posts to Keith there and that's about it. Like a 'time out' for kids. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 22:16:57 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Monika Lewis Message: Here's another quote from the gurunoid Wit and Wisdom page. Hmm.. now where have I heard that name before?: 'Monika Lewis Westlake Village, CA, USA Maharaji 'Thought is God's gift to you, what you think about is your gift to yourself.' - Maharaji' Now I wonder what MAHARAJI thinks about when he thinks of Monika. And what about her? How strong is her love? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 01:44:34 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Jim Subject: Monika Lewis Message: Sheesh, Jim, how can you stand reading that stuff? I finally had to stop, it was making me ill! All that sweetness and light and revisionism. I think what really drives me nuts is that fact that one can't respond to anything there, unless one wants to say 'I'm enjoying my life. I just go inside and there is all the wisdom in the universe. Thank you, Maharaji for showing me my kidneys.' I don't understand how you can continue to read that drivel...Hey, you guys done with that CD yet? You gonna let me listen to backing tracks or something? Come on, what's taking so long? You should never spend more than three months top recording anything with punk influences! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 09:06:50 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Mickey the Pharisee Subject: Monika Lewis Message: Mickey, Don't you realize who Monika is? Think it about it. Think about it. Yes, I think so. I THINK it's THAT Monika Lewis. NOW think about it! As for the CD, the fire marshall shut down our guy's studio as a fire hazard in July. He's building a much nicer spot -- which I haven't seen yet -- but right now he's down in California for some drag race. So this hiatus doesn't really count. Yeah, I want to finish this too. BELIEVE me, I want to finish it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 11:15:12 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Jim Subject: Monika Lewis Message: Jeem, I understand why you would read something from THAT Monika, I just don't understand how you can read stuff from THAT site. Too bad about the hiatus; I'm looking forward to hearing your stuff. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 21:23:54 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Jim Subject: HellOOOOhh!! Message: Hey you guys, don't you get it? This is Monika Lewis' love letter to Maharaji. I'm talking Monika Lewis, his alleged mistress and all that. Sheesh! I can't believe no one cares about this. Shit, sometimes I think I left the wrong cult, you know? Other ex's from other cults would probably love something like this. I mean, what's richer than your former Lord and Saviour's mistress' double entendres, intentional or not? What do you think Marolyn would feel reading this little item? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 23:36:48 (EDT)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: Jim Subject: HellOOOOhh!! Message: Hi Jim! Rest assured, I love that one too! Beside this, read it again, and you'll notice that one: her message is the ONLY ONE with a title, 'MAHARAJI' in BOLD! Isn't this something significant too! Her message is intended TO him! She's as crazy as we are, believing the BM reads anything on the net! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 23:48:56 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Jim Subject: What The Hell Do You Say? Message: Jim, it's like this. Some things are just beyond comment. They are just too fucking weird. Too bizarre. Comment just pales in the weirdness of Mahraji's mistress quoting HIM on the internet saying that it's okay to think if you think about the right things. It's just too, too sick, the whole thing. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 23:59:57 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: Jim Subject: What The Hell Do You Say? Message: Also, Jim - I'm not sure what it's like in Canada, but most of the people in the US are so sick of hearing about Monica-somebody's mistress that we could care less right now. Bad timing, I guess. Right now it just induces nausea. Sorry I can't get more interested in it, but I just can't. I agree with JW. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 00:14:23 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Katie Subject: What The Hell Do You Say? Message: Katie, What you need, girl, is a salacious heart. Most of us guys come prefit. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 04:27:45 (EDT)
From: Sir John Hammond-Smyth Email: padded.cell etc To: Jim Subject: What The Hell Do You Say? Message: How DARE you besmirch and deride the name of this good woman? If the Lord thinks she's good enough to get into bed with, shouldn't we listen to every drop of wisdom that falls from her lips, by his grace? Surely, she has seen more of our Lord than us and has handled his fountain of wisdom that has filled her up, aplenty. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 12:09:15 (EDT)
From: Selene Email: None To: Sir John Hammond-Smyth Subject: What The Hell Do You Say? Message: Surely, she has seen more of our Lord than us and has handled his fountain of wisdom that has filled her up, aplenty. good one, J. Smyth.!! Maybe that's why I never got into the premie scene. Didn't get to that fountain of wisdom. Wouldn't have been able to even if the opportunity has 'arisen' so to speak. ick! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 13:23:37 (EDT)
From: I can't get my breath Email: None To: all Subject: this one is TOO funny to miss Message: although now I think I may be ill having envisioned this 'fountain of wisdom' .....what do you think the odds are that was the real Monica Lewis? COuld have been someone trying to imitate her? You'd think they'd have some secret pet code name that only she and her fountain knew about. Sort of like the Monica Lewinsky putting her Valentines message in the paper for her Presidential Fountain. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 19:57:01 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: I can't get my breath Subject: Please identify yourself Message: Hi, It's a small point, perhaps, but would you please identify yourself when you post here. Avoids unnecessary confusion, don't you think? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 21:01:44 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Premie? No, Hankie! Message: Someone sent me a link to a new page dedicated to forming a cult around Hank Kingsley, the couch companion on the Larry Sanders show. It's pretty funny, broken English and all. The page is at: http://www.hbo.com/larry/ls/cmp/andrei.html A highlight has to be the guy's first devotional song. Sound familiar?: 'Hank Kingsley I am Love The man with smile in the field he is walk with his feet yeah yeah yeah. He is picking of the flower and holding to the nose for smelling. The man with the belly he is beautiful like mundimshme. he is hold to his heart my name. He is know where I live in this godforfucked cuntry so far from his smiling mouth and warm lips. Hank Kingsley I am love. Hank Kingsley I am love. Hank Kingsley I am love. (sing this three times, extra-loud on the third) (music is slow now, full of loving) Hank Kingsley I will break the fingers of that assbutt Larry Saunders for you! Hank Kingsley I will cut the finger off of me for you! Hank Kingsley I will sending you my finger for loving! Hank Kingsley of the round warm belly I am love for you! Hey NOW!' Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 18:53:50 (EDT)
From: Gail Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Any news of Pierre E. Trudeau Message: Does anyone know if Canada's former Prime Minister, Trudeau, is a devotee of MJ's? As I previously mentioned, I saw him at a few programs in Montreal. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 20:57:20 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Gail Subject: Any news of Pierre E. Trudeau Message: Gail, I tried to email a short note at his firm in Montreal but he never replied. It turns out, I think, that he doesn't have email there, the receptionist just assumed he did. So it bounced and I never got around to revising it as a letter. I'm thinking, it might be better for you yourself to contact him. Why? Because you could introduce yourself as someone who actually saw him, PET, at a program or two, who's recently left the cult and who can relate to him about its current presentation contrasted with its past. Here's the letter I tried to send: 'Dear Monsieur Trudeau, Hi. We haven't met but I left a message for you today at your office. I'm a lawyer in Victoria, British Columbia and a former follower of the meditation teacher, Maharaji. The reason I'm writing is that another former follower advised me recently that she saw you a couple of times at Maharaji's programs in Montreal. Apparently, Maharaji had also made some oblique reference to having one or two heads of state as students. Naturally, I'd be interested in knowing if you are indeed involved with Maharaji and I'd look forward to discussing him with you, if you cared to. Perhaps my friend is wrong ( although good Canadian that she is, she swears that she recognized your distinctive, famous visage at one or two events. Who knows? Maybe you were running a concession stand. :) ). If so, please forgive my confusion and feel free to show this email to your friends and colleagues for cheap entertainment. If my friend's not wrong, and you do have some interest in Maharaji, let me explain myself a little further. I'm 44 and, as I say, a sole practicioner in Victoria. I went to U.S.C. law school in L.A. and practiced there until about eight years ago at which point I returned to Canada (I hold dual citizenship). I play music in a band ('The X-Flies') and am an avid reader in evolution. Richard Dawkins ('The Selfish Gene') is my man! I was initiated by Maharaji when I was 19 in early 1973. I lived in his ashram (monastic order) for the better part of the next eight years. Finally, in the early eighties I extricated myself from what I know consider a 'cult', mainly be allowing my common sense and reason -- suspended by the guru's fiat -- a little breathing space. What I started with were a lot of questions. When the internet became commonplace a few years ago I got on-line and immediately searched for some reference to Maharaji. I hadn't had any contact with the group for a while and had no idea what to expect. What I found was that Maharaji had gone semi-stealth, continuing his representation as a spiritual master but avoiding any public attention. No, he certainly didn't have an internet presence. So, I started some discussion about him on one of the newsgroups associated with cults. One thing led to another and there is now an internet web site dedicated to uncensored discussion about Maharaji. Some days literally thousands of people read the board. And why not? For once there's a place where people can learn the truth about the young child, guru who once called himself the 'Lord of the Universe'. As with any cult, information control is the key to success and Maharaji has, until now, been fairly adept at 'mastering' that strategy. Now, however, he's helpless in the face of a little honest discussion. He has stonewalled anyone like myself who has honest questions for him about the past and all we endured. So what? We talk about him anyway. My good friend who turned me on to Maharaji years ago and who was also in the ashram with me way back when hung himself when he started to doubt Maharaji's divinity. There are numerous other tragedies all attributable to his charade. He's never dealt with any of them. As I say, I'd be happy to discuss this or any related issue with you if you'd be willing. You were a great Prime Minister, I always thought, largely because you didn't countenance bullshit. (Plus, as a kid, I thought it cool that my P.M. could dive like that!) If you like, you could call me at (250) 360-1040 or email me in reply. Look forward to talking with you. Sincerely, Jim Heller' (P.S. I've lost the name of the firm but directory assistance would have it. Let me know if you're into this. I'll help.) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 15:12:32 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Latest money maker Message: Sorry if you folks brought this up while I was away. (If so, someone just pipe up here) Have any of you seen the ad for the new Maharaji photo book? For seventy plus bucks you can have an exclusive collection of photos of the ex-lord. A limited time offer! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 15:40:36 (EDT)
From: Gail Email: None To: VP Subject: Latest money maker Message: I have been taken off the mailing list. I saw the new one at someone else's house. It's slick. They have reduced the price of videos in hopes of CHACHING (charge card business). I have some cotton sweatshirts that cost $95 AUS, $85 US, and $35 for a simple cotton t-shirt. I have a broken keychain (the medallion fell off) and I lost two keys for a mere $49 US. The special folks in the who live in Visions area (S. Calf.) get to go to the clear-out sales and buy products cheap (the Royal Doulton Cups, tungsten watches, etc.) The rest of the sweathogs pay top dollar. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 17:29:17 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Gail Subject: Hey Gail, maybe.... Message: we can sell our 'vintage' stuff for even more! Whattaya think? You know... tell them it's classic and the 'real' original! he he he he he. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 18:28:18 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Gail Subject: Latest money maker Message: I heard Maharaji and Visions are doing a deal with Old Navy, and their affiliated stores, Gap and Banana Republic, to sell a line of 'enjoyinglife' wear. It has a kind of Hindi motiff, with short, squat pants and long shirts, and one of those vests to wear over it. I hear Maharaji will appear in the commercials with Dr. Joyce Brothers, Ertha Kitt, that woman who wears the black dress and glasses, and the dog. I'm sure it will be a big hit. The Gap line will be suede. I also hear Maharaji will appear in a commercial for a new line of under-eye bag-removal cream, put out by Clinique, that will show Maharaji's current, puffy, baggy eyes, before, and after using Clinique's new 'face lift' product. But I hear they use trick photography and that they intend for the Big M to have plastic surgery for the 'after' pictures. That will probably be exposed on 60 Minutes sometime next season. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 22:18:11 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Gail Subject: Latest money maker Message: Yeah, I got the new catalog, but I also received a separate special mailer for this revolting book. I'm sure it will be warming premie coffee tables all across the planet. Can you imagine being a non-premie and coming into someone's home and seeing their coffee table book of the ex-Lord??? Aspirants and normal folk alike will go screaming out of premie homes in droves. Actually, the ex-Lord, in an effort to prevent the above scenario, will make all premies buy the book and hide it under their beds. I'll bet there are special instructions on the book jacket: 1) Show book only to those over the age 8 who have heard of Maharaji before. 2) Let people open the book and view one picture of Maharaji if they have been to at least 3 video events. 3) Pages 1-50 may be read by people seeking to receive Knowledge. 4) Pages 50-100 may be read by people who have received Knowledge. 5) Pages 100-200 only included in the special editions for those who contribute 50% or more of their annual income to Maharaji oops! He doesn't get any of this money....we meant to say Elan Vital. 6) If you give Maharji a Mediterranean Villa or new plane, he will personally sign your copy. Hey-I just thought of something. Having that book on my coffee table could be more of an in-law shocker than a guru coffee mug...nah! Too expensive and I'd have to SEE it in my home. Oh, well. Gail, do any of those T-shirt have pictures of Maharaji on them? I'll buy one if it does, but I'm not paying 70 plus dollars (sorry!) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 23:04:34 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: VP Subject: Latest money maker Message: Hi Veep - G's mom e-mailed me about this book, but didn't post about it on the site. It sounds absolutely thrilling...I'd wait for the half-price sale, though. G's mom said that Jean-Michel had gotten such a good reaction to his picture galleries (private and not) that she thought Visions saw a way to make some money. It is supposed to contain some 'historic' pictures of M. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 23:25:54 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Katie Subject: JM and Jim's money maker Message: Katie, I'll bet that the book doesn't contain any 'historic' quotes-ha ha! Maybe JM and Jim should get together and publish a book. Use JM's photos and stories from his site and Jims quotes. They would make a fortune. Best of all, everyone could read all of the pages:) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 23:47:15 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: VP Subject: JM and Jim's money maker Message: They REALLY should. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 02:26:33 (EDT)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: VP Subject: Latest money maker Message: I've made a deal with them: they sell my paper pictures album, and I'll get 5% in order to pay Geocities where I'll publish more of their old stuff premies and exes love SO much. They won't sell that many of those I'm sure, believe it or not, their printed publications haven't been a big success lately. he he ... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 20:54:54 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Everyone Subject: I figured it out! Message: I now know what the EnjoyLife site is really all about (besides advertising Jonathan Cainer's Bullshit Astrology). Check this out and tell me if this page isn't really one big ad for Maharaji videos: When family life and the pressure around me become too intense, I can only find the necessary equilibrium by turning inside to the Knowledge, accepting Maharaji's guidance. Again and again this helps me to re-establish the right priority in my life. There was a time when I was able to listen to my master only a few times a year, because I couldn't travel that much. But since videos of his events are available, I feel ever more thankful, because I can now follow him wherever he goes. I can listen, enjoy, reflect, laugh, grow, participate and feel part of what he is accomplishing. Each video contains the same magic that surprised my heart the very first time. I'm sick. Sick with laughter. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 23:42:24 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Jim Subject: I figured it out! Message: Jim, Fess up. You know you would have killed to have videos of the Lord in the old days. (When he actually was still parading as the Lord, you know). I have tapes of satsang in the other room (too old to hear anymore--they are all muffled) that were treasured by my now dead friend. He would have loved to have a couple of videos, too. What you guys wouldn't have liked is the video 'events'. The canned script, the lack of community and satsang. The absence of lofty idealistic goals of a Lord come to explode the peace bomb. The lame internet site with censored material and lack of real dialogue. How can the people who lived through DLM stay now? I'll never understand it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 11:26:00 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: VP Subject: I figured it out! Message: VP: You are very astute (IMHO). The things that were done to decrease our expectations were accomplished in a very deliberate and methodical fashion, in my opinion. Under the guise of changing the rules to suit our lord and his purposes, M was making the movement powerless and, at the same time, making it so that we would no longer expect K to deliver what he had promised (e.g. liberation). This 'realization' has become crystal clear to me in the last few weeks. I looked at how/why we got involved and then noticed that over a LONG period of time, our expectations were dummied-down to the point where we are just supposed to sit around, do nothing and 'expect' nothing more from K than a little bit of peaceful meditation. What happened to 'world peace,' what happened to 'liberation,' what happened to 'the lord is with us now'; that's what I want to know! - Personally, I think there are WAY TOO MANY 'happy' coincidences that permitted/facilitated this to happen. I don't believe that M just 'stumbled' onto these pieces of good fortune (for him, that is). I think there was a very systematic plan and it was executed very well. He knew what he had to do to keep us hooked. We are the 'fly in his ointment,' however. We weren't supposed to have happened. Thank goodness we did! - As always.... my very own, personal, and humble opinion ;-) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 12:38:49 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: Mike Subject: I figured it out! Message: Hey mike...... Im sure glad this fly got out of that stinking ointment..... i was starting to rot...right on bro....dave Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 14:07:23 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Mike Subject: I figured it out! Message: Good thinking, Mike. Do you think GM has master-minds that helped him work out the systematic plan (like in a corporation) or does the plan trickle down from the top down (GM) and the next rung down does what he says because after all, he's the Master? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 16:40:29 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Helen Subject: I figured it out! Message: Helen: Actually, I'm not really sure how it was done, but you've got to admit that for it to be an 'accident' is almost too much to believe. If you've read my previous posts, you've probably noticed that I'm NOT a conspiracy-type, but..... NAH... I just think M knows what he is doing because he learned it so well from 'other' guru-types (including his dad). When you look at it, it's really a pretty simple plan. It's the execution that is more difficult. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 15:29:42 (EDT)
From: Gail Email: None To: Mike Subject: MJ would like old premies to Message: vanish. In a recent video he called the old-timers: hippies with short hair, classics, and old-timers. The new people make things much easier. They have no stories to tell. They have no expectations of MJ or K. The old-timers are a real liability; however, they provide most of the grease (cash). Can you imagine the photo and satsang article Life or Time Magazine could do on MJ with just the materials we have amongst ourselves? It could be quite a Then and Now article, couldn't it. A few shot of people kissing MJ's feet while he parades in his Mala would be enough to do him in for a while. Of course, we could add those famous quotes like 'This K is like peanut butter. Spread it around!' I think we should solicit a few magazines to see if they're interested. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 18:33:26 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Gail Subject: Really??? Message: Gail, that makes a lot of sense. Has he said stuff like that often? In what context? By old-timers, I assume he means us from the 70s. And I agree they are a big liability but he needs them for the money. I think he milks them for cash by doing things like giving darshan, when they would remember from 15 years ago. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 19:07:37 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Gail Subject: MJ would like old premies to Message: I've thought about that too, Gail. That would be quite the article. Or you could all get together and write one, a long one for say, the New Yorker. I mean the stories are incredible: you'd need, lots of stories and pictures from the old times and then some of the inside stories, the suicides, the corrupt lifestyle, the blueprint of GM's house, the reconstituted package that is now being sold. Or you all could do a book. I'm telling you, the power of the written word is so strong. Even if I had never been involved I would be fascinated by an article like that. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 09:08:51 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: VP Subject: I figured it out! Message: Hi Veep, good to have you around My theory is that the way many of the full-on old premies hack staying is by telling themselves that it's really no different. Mj IS the Lord (maybe they don't use that word, even to themselves, but to them he's THE MAN whatever tag they use or don't use). Dedication is the way to live. The 'enjoying life' paradigm is the public face, and of course, the way all good premies feel. 'Life', in this context, isn't what you and I might call life, it's the life within you, the REAL life. When people receive K, they will meditate, and they'll know who MJ really is. You can't tell them this first up, because they won't understand - they may even think it's a cult - so you ease them gently into the experience, and then they'll really know. Conditioning? What are you talking about? MJ FREES us from our conditioning, he doesn't CREATE it! Anyway, that was my take in my last years as a premie. I still think that this way of looking at things may well be current in circles where there are no 'outsiders'. Maybe some old premies really think MJ's just a meditation teacher, and they are free to enjoy their lives. But if they REALLY meditated, they'd soon know that MJ was MUCH MORE! Hope you can sort out the different voices in the above. Love Diz Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 11:23:00 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Diz Subject: I figured it out! Message: Thanks, Diz. Glad you are here, too. How long were you in for? (I sound like you are an ex-prison inmate) I like the title, THE MAN. That accurate. I guess once you 'free your mind of labels and expectations' it doesn't matter WHAT Maharaji is, eh? So I guess if we call him a swindler and a snake oil saleman premies shouldn't get mad at us. Afterall they are just words. Why even think about it? That's the mindset, for sure. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 11:43:49 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: VP Subject: Mr Snake-oil Message: VP: The greasy, slimeball (M) actually bathes in it, you know! Can't you tell by his complexion? he he he he. - Mr. Sanke-Oil, I like it! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 19:35:14 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: VP Subject: THE MAN Message: Veep I was in for 22 years. Still trying to figure out what was real and what wasn't. I find the range of input to this site very impressive and helpful, there's some very clear thinkers here, and some very generous souls (most posters are both, to make that clear). I still tend to believe that MJ believes he's THE MAN. This gives me no comfort - I think I'd prefer to see the whole thing as a conscious money-grab. It'd be simpler and cleaner then, IMO, even though it'd still stink. The hypothesis the MJ thinks he's the one fits, for me, with his arrogance (no apologies, no 'room for doubt'). I don't think HE has doubts. A belief in his own omnipotence allows him to get away with almost anything, justify almost anything to himself, and be totally confident in his presentation to others - a key element of charisma, I reckon. It's dangerous, this self-delusion. Really dangerous. I don't like it wherever I find it - I've worked with various community service organisations, and it's the ones who reckon they're doing God's will, or who believe THEY'VE got the monopoly on understanding what's good for people, who perpetrate the most abuse. Really - I've seen it again and again. A commercial operation may screw up, but at least they don't think they've done it for God or the good of humanity. You can call them and defund them much more easily. The really good work gets done by little people who consciously and publicly struggle with the tensions around dependence/independence, felt needs/best interests, etc. I have huge admiration for people who work in this more tentative way. In MJ's case his belief in himself, is, I believe, the ultimate excuse for the closed system that is premiedom. No questions of any substance, no criticisms, no attempt to recognise what might be wrong with what was (is) happening, no up-front learning from the past. Of course, many institutions have similar problems - again, I see that all the time. But even the Catholic Church is prepared to look at the abuse that's been perpetrated by the clergy (though maybe not at one of the underlying causes - celebacy). We've seen some powerful examples of apology over recent years - the reconciliation work in South Africa is an example. Not that that route is easy, or can't be criticised, but good on them for trying. Free speech is so important. This forum has taught me a lot about that. I totally agree with its unmoderated nature, even though I personally find some of the attacks on premies and those still caught up in premie-think at bit personal, and I do tend to think there could be better ways to tackle the issues (mind you, some premies also attack on a personal level, and that's equally unproductive IMO). Love Diz Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 21:59:14 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Diz Subject: THE MAN Message: Great post, Diz. So you think he thinks he's omnipotent? Man, that is scary. Do you think he is having an experience, ie, blissed out? Or do you think he is delusional, cause don't you think one would have to be somewhat delusional to think he's God?. I don't know any of these answers. Just wondering if you have any insights. I sure would love to be a bug on the wall at GM's mansion, so I could see what really goes on. I would be one curious little bug up on that wall. Diz, when did you leave the GM behind? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 12:59:42 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Diz Subject: THE MAN Message: I still tend to believe that MJ believes he's THE MAN. This gives me no comfort - I think I'd prefer to see the whole thing as a conscious money-grab.It'd be simpler and cleaner then, IMO, even though it'd still stink. The hypothesis the MJ thinks he's the one fits, for me, with his arrogance (no apologies, no 'room for doubt'). I don't think HE has doubts. A belief in his own omnipotence allows him to get away with almost anything, justify almost anything to himself, and be totally confident in his presentation to others - a key element of charisma, I reckon. Diz, I have thought a lot about this too, and I agree for the most part, but I think MJ does doubt his divinity at times. You have to kind of look between the lines, but I recall that when things were going really badly -- like when premies in high places split, he had severe money problems, which was often, and his marriage was failing -- he would get really angry and frustrated and go around 'the residence' screaming and yelling, and also become particularly abusive to premies trying to 'serve' him. He would also withdraw to 'the residence' for months at at time. I think he just felt that if he was 'the man' things should be going better. For example, why did the huge stream of people asking to receive knowledge in the early 70s in the west, pretty much dry up by about 1975, and became almost absent by 1979? Why did this happen if he is the incarnation of god/the perfect master? I think that was a big let-down for his ego and I think that's why he got into the 'super-devotional' period for the next few years, with all the darshan, krishna outfits, dancing and his outrageous demands for expensive toys. I think he would use certain things would to help restore his ego, mostly programs, especially big international ones, when thousands of premies would god nuts in his presence, and when they kissed his feet. Those programs were really more for him, to bolster his ego an make money, than they ever were for the premies. Also, when people gave him lots of money or got him very expensive gifts, like Rolls Royces and planes, that was a boost also. He has always been outrageously materialistic, and I think he saw that as a measure of his specialness as well. In many ways he never matured beyond adolescence. He is also surrounded by sycophants and so he doesn't get the usual check on his ego that most other people would get, even CEOs and presidents have lots of people willing to tell them what they are doing wrong, but not MJ. He certainly feels no need to be honest or to have integrity, does he? He seems to feel he is exempt from that. I guess my conclusion is that his state of mind is a bit complicated. I think it changes, but he does everything he can to maintain his image of himself or I think he gets depressed. I think he also uses alcohol to self-medicate. Unfortunately, there seem to be at least a few thousand premies who are willing to play into his megalomaniac trip. Without them, he would really be forced to look at himself objectively. Frankly, I don't think he could take it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 17:28:28 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: JW Subject: THE MAN Message: Thanks for the clarification, JW. Our Ex-Guru is a complicated character, a mixture of meglomania and conditioning and anxiety. Oy, I feel so stupid that I once thought this character was worship-worthy. Helen Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 17:42:11 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Helen Subject: THE MAN Message: Yeah, I feel foolish for thinking that, too. But I think it can feel really good to worship someone or something, especially if you are doing it in a group of other people who look like they are blissed out by the experience. It can feel great, because you can project all your wishes and needs onto that person and have some kind of faith that something is happening on some other level. It can be hard to let go of that, but it's an illusion and a destructive one at that. So, when premies say they 'love' Mahararji, what does that mean? Do you think it's possible to 'love' someone you've never even met, spent any time around, or know them personally? I suppose it's possible to 'admire' someone from afar, maybe even feel attracted to the image they project, but I don't think that can possibly be 'love.' Of course, I thought it was at one time myself. I guess that's one of the things I've learned in my life -- getting understanding of what is love and what is something else. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:00:55 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: JW, Helen Subject: THE MAN Message: Thanks for that, JW. I really find your analysis of this stuff very helpful. Helen, I think I used the wrong word. What I was trying to say was that I thought MJ saw himself as having all the answers, being the one person around the place with total clarity. Which 'omni' is that?? To answer your question, I stopped going to programs about three years ago. A painful and protracted decision made without the benefit of this site. I'm still sorting out what I believe about the whole trip, not to mention the rest of life! Kind of an archetypal theme, the human nature of those who would be gods. Well, I'm not MJ so I certainly can't say for sure what he believes and doesn't believe about himself. That he has doubts about his divinity and uses the premie adoration to push them aside sounds very possible. Sometimes at programs he would say something a bit self-depreciating - once I even remember he said that if we had problems with him, we should let him know!!! Just once. I used to love those hints of humanity. One of the final straws for me was a video which was mostly just visuals, not much talking, of Mj being adored by premies all over the world, applause at different programs etc. One of the reasons I started to consider leaving MJ was because this huge need started to grow in me for the human, fallible, soft side of life. Mj's world, some premies (not all, by any means, but more than I would ever have imagined), MJ himself seemed so HARD, so perfectly sure of themselves, so loveless in that human sense, particularly once I started voicing doubts. That image you've painted of MJ is pretty sad, JW. Hey, we all need love. One thing I think we forget on this site sometimes is that the experience of K, for many premies, was/is very beautiful. That was so for me, and still is when I can disentangle it from the fear that's become conditioned onto it for me (that, for any premies who are lurking, happened long before I finally decided to leave - and is less of an issue than it was in my premie days). But for me it wasn't enough, and believe me, I practiced. I'm a human being of flesh and blood, and I need a vision and experience of love, and life, that doesn't chop me up into bits. Sir David put a beautiful post on MMT a week or so ago, about how for him love was something that manifested in many different ways, all of which were real. I got so sick of MJ's concept that the inside love was REAL, and all the others were kinda secondary. While I agree that the 'things of this world' may CHANGE, I don't accept that that means they aren't of VALUE. The love, laughs, insights I get, and hopefully sometimes give, from friends, family, even strangers such as posters to this forum and people who ring in to the radio, are of great value to me, and very real. So I suspect MJ's like the rest of us, he has a human side and has human needs, including a need to recognise his limitations. This, to me, is part of the challenge and joy of being human. I wish him well in that, as I do every other person on the planet. Diz Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 18:06:54 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Diz Subject: THE MAN Message: Diz, Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts on this. Yup, The world vs. GM's world was a dichotomy that can only be crazy-making for people. Of this I am convinced--you felt chopped into bits, that's exactly the sort of terminology I have used too. I have come to believe that the body has its own wisdom and its own language. I don't even want to say 'the body' as if the body is disconnected from the mind. The mind and body are in constant communication on the cellular level. I developed a weird autoimmune illness during that whole premie trip. I do not find that to be a coincidence. I am a lot better now--after a lot of acupuncture, good nutrition, exercise, etc. So if you felt chopped into bits--think how powerful a notion that is--then your body literally felt cut down, you felt that you were not allowed to be a whole person, as you say, a human being of flesh and blood. You felt that you were not allowed to be. Think how dysfunctional that is. I know you didn't always feel that way--I know there were good, blissful times as a premie. Discovering one's spiritual nature is very exciting. But there is only so far we could go with this model that GM set out, this very narrow little interpretation of things. I know that the experience of meditation is not a narrow experience, but feeling like GM was responsible for my meditation was a very narrow experience. And feeling we had to repress the body, and suppress the doubts and the multitude of other human experiences--writing books! composing symphonies! exchanging ideas! disagreeing, discussing! falling in love! having fun! or gee, just having a bad hair day!--is very narrow. We wasted a lot of precious time on this trip. For me to wish Maharaj Ji well, he would have to do some kind of very serious repentence in a public way. I know repetence is a powerful word but I cannot think of another one. He would have to acknowledge great wrongdoing, step down from the throne, make amends in some way that costs him something, just as following him cost us so much. I don't wish him well now though because I have better people to give my good wishes to. Diz, you take care of yourself, dig in your garden and rejoice that you are a human being of flesh and blood and rejoice that you can feel and are not hardened in your heart!!!!!!!!!! Helen Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:04:50 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: JW Subject: THE MAN Message: Yeah, we throw that word ' love' around a lot, don't we? Do you think all worship is necessarily destructive? Helen Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:20:51 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Helen Subject: THE MAN Message: Do you think all worship is necessarily destructive? I don't know, and I'm aware that I got burned badly and that influences how I see these things. But, frankly, I think it probably is. I guess I'm a humanist and a bit of an anti-authoritarian. I'm highly suspect of someone holding themselves out as worthy of worship. The people I know in my life that I really admire have wonderful qualities, skills, abilities, and yet they act like they don't even know how good they are at what they do, or how impressive their qualities are. People who would even allow themselves to be worshipped, in my opinion, are just preying on the unmet needs of other people. For example, my dad once told me something that I have seen to be very true. He said that if someone won't admit a mistake, but instead tries to cover it over, obfiscate, blame others, or make excuses, he or she probabaly isn't very smart and really lacks confidence. One time in college I took a political economics class from John Kenneth Galbraith. He was kind of my hero but I remember one time raising my hand and correcting something he said. He was the ultimate in graciousness, said he was wrong, and thanked me. I saw him do this a number of times. Here I was, this 18-year-old kid telling Galbraith he was wrong about something. Geez. He felt no need to be fake in the least. He was always self-deprecating, but obviously brilliant. Now, consider the difference between that, and what Maharaji does. Have you ever heard him even admit the possibility of error? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:54:54 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: JW Subject: THE UN-MAN Message: But JW, GM was perfect! He had arrived! No, you are right--that is something that we never saw--GM up there willing to see his faults and graciously accept criticism. Probably most Gurus don't do that, eh? And that's a lovely story about your Dad. I love your Dad's definition of intelligence and confidence. And JKG--sounds like truly a man of character. I thought maybe the story was going to end that your hero JKG came crashing down off the pedestal, but sounds like you respected him even more after that, eh? My feeling is, JW, better to be a humanist w/ dignity, intelligence, values and real humanity than a pompous know-it-all never-questioning believer. I'm much more interested in a person's values, integrity, and real learning from life than in whether or not they believe in God. WHen I think of worship these days, I don't think of diminishing oneself for some superior something. It's more of an 'experience'...at the risk of using a word that is/was quite over-used in premieland! ANyway, it's such a personal thing this God thing. I am well aware that one man's worship is another man's poison--we're all at different places and we are all made uniquely. And integrity is questioning learning and knowing yourself and what you believe My husband is an agnostic and he's alot more spiritual (another overused word) than a lot of people walking around out there who wear their religion like a blaring foghorn. Because he is a truly good, caring human being even when 'noone's looking'. Thank you for the stories. Helen Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:30:35 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: Helen Subject: worship? Message: Hi Helen I haven't thought about it, but probably I do see all worship as destructive. That's of human beings, anyway. I don't think too much about God - if he/she/it is after worship, you can probably count me out there too. Just seems like a very unequal type of relationship, and one where the opportunities for learning and real communication are practically zilch. Even in a situation where one person knows a great deal more than another, or even GIVES at lot more, I don't think WORSHIP is appropriate. It's one way. Try respect - that can and should be two-way, I've got no problem with that. Even when an adult is teaching a small child, it works best if there's two-way communication... There's no way I'd accept another long-term teacher that got up and gave me lectures, either live or on video, without an opportunity for dialogue. Sure, I might attend a lecture about a particular topic, but it's a one-off, and the person on the stage isn't expecting my adoration, or - if they're worth their salt - unquestionning acceptance of what they're saying. Love Diz Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 22:09:45 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Diz Subject: worship? Message: Hey Diz I wrote you a note earlier today down in the Ashrams, Tomatoes, and Parents section. I agree I'd never worship a person again oh God no. It's just that when I see the stars or hear some incredible piece of classical music, or make love w/ my hubby (sorry to get so graphic here) or share a tender moment w/ my kid I do feel immensely grateful. That's all I meant by worship. I do feel that some force created this universe and guides us but I'm not sure what it is...it sure ain't GM! Helen Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 22:27:50 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: Helen Subject: worship? Message: Well, I can relate to that. I feel gratitude in similar situations as well (I too will refrain from getting graphic, suffice to say I know just what you mean). I find it interesting that I DO feel grateful, after all the years of being TOLD by MJ that I SHOULD feel grateful. I feel grateful for friends, family, ex-premies, premies who treat me decently, my garden... many things. Including the experience inside myself. And sometimes, yes, I'd kinda like to direct that gratitude to 'life'. However I doubt I'll ever do that again in any organised religious context, or anywhere where I feel the good stuff is all muddled up with abuse and suppression of free speech. I got your message below. Thankyou. Love your posts. Loved the one above to JW. Diz Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:15:03 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: JW Subject: Mj's anger Message: Hey JW I've heard this stuff about MJ getting mad at premies before, and certainly I've seen him be pretty down on people at programs. Used to scare the hell out of me. But screaming around the residence?? Did you see this happening? Did people tell you about it? I wonder did he have a bad patch, and he's more in control/happier now? Certainly doesn't sound like someone experiencing ultimate bliss! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 21:31:58 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Diz Subject: Mj's anger Message: I was community coordinator in Miami when 'the residence' [isn't it sickening how we used the word 'the' in that context?] was on Palm Island, and both Raja Ji and Claudia (and Navi) and Maharaji and his family were living in on, big, house. This was until the both got separate mansions on Miami Beach. Anyhow, this was during the plane project, about 1979-1980, there were lots of money problems and I don't think his marriage was going too well. From what I understand from what people have told me since, this was around the period he also started screwing around with other women. Anyhow, I kept hearing from lots of people who actually were AT the residence that Maharaji was really pissed a lot of the time, very irratable, and screaming at people. Then one day at DECA, I saw him lambast premies who were working on the stage for Hans Jayanti in Kissimmee. These premies kept trying to do what he wanted, but he kept changing his mind and yelling at the premies for being so dense. They were all really freaked out and I was glad I was just observing and not involved in the project. It was really heavy. I used to also see Dennis Marciniak, who was the president of DLM, come back from meetings with MJ and sometimes be really devestated. Sometimes I would talk to him about it and he would say M was really angry and upset about the way things were going. Again, I was grateful it wasn't me. According to JM, he still regularly lays into people because he's never really happy about the way things are going. I guess one time in Amaroo, he went ballistic because there were cows on the property. Bill said he went ballistic when the cold changed the color on one of the finishes in his plane. Stuff like that. On the other hand, I understand he can also be very nice. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 22:16:47 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: JW Subject: Mj's anger Message: You know, I used to wish I could do service close to MJ. Thank God it never happened! I got flattened enough by general 'heavy satsang'! Getting mad then being nice is an awfully good control mechanism. And a recipe for confusion, I find. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 13:14:35 (EDT)
From: Paul Email: None To: Jim Subject: I figured it out! Message: I think I'm just sick! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 13:24:15 (EDT)
From: Memphis Belle Email: None To: everyone Subject: My gut feeling is Right Message: Hi again, I have posted here from time to time over the past year and this site has always reconfirmed what I 'think' about M. I am now very much on the ground (off the see-saw). I do not have any intention of going to another 'program' where I could become 'programmed' like a computer. When I really decided to not be involved in the 'cult' (because I can't say I was ever involved with M, I have never met him), I prayed that no harm would come to me. I know that sounds funny, but I've heard that you become lost in life or bad things happen. But the most wonderful things have been happening, and I feel free! I've started thanking God for the skies and smiling knowing that God loves me even though I am not devoted to M! My gut feeling was right all along. M is not the center of my life. God Is! And I see better without all the M mumbo-jumbo! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 13:46:36 (EDT)
From: Sir David Email: David.Studio57@btinternet.com To: Memphis Belle Subject: My gut feeling is Right Message: Now that IS good, Memphis Belle. Maharaji never did have any power over people's lives. All those threats of dire happenings show him up for what he is - nothing much really. I can certainly relate to what you've written. And it's so true. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 13:48:06 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: Your feeling... Message: MB: GOOD CHOICE! You saved yourself alot of time and trouble with your decision to stay away from M. I know that I've said this before, but here goes anyway: NEVER surrender your mind to another human and you should be ok. Your mind is yours and yours alone.... Keep it that way! ;-) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 16:39:47 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: My gut feeling is Right Message: Trust your gut, M.B.! If you are a person of faith, I'll tell you what, GM is a BIG unecessary detour. Congratulations for figuring it out-- Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 18:43:28 (EDT)
From: Gail Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: My gut feeling is Right Message: Glad to hear you're doing so well. I wondered where you went. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 19:38:51 (EDT)
From: Diz Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: My gut feeling is Right Message: Way to go, Memphis Belle! Enjoy! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 20:44:37 (EDT)
From: Memphis Belle Email: None To: everyone Subject: My gut feeling is Right Message: Thanks! You know I only get to log on at work once in a while. And to save time I print out the posts that mean alot to me. The other night I was reading a print out from a long time ago, it was a post between Anon and Wasapremie. I was really touched that Wasapremie recognized that M does not speak of God, and it bothered him/her. (of course it does not bother M). M never really talks about God, he talks about the 'creator', but he only touches on the subject. Also, I've noticed that alot of 'old-timers' have so many issues about the past money they've lost or health problems M is responsible for. They may have become ex-premies because of these issues as well as other problems. I want to make it clear that I was only in this M knowledge thing for about 2 years, I was never in an ashram, I never gave money, except to pay for seats, (okay maybe a dollar here and there at videos) but not extreme monitary loss or health problems. What I'm trying to say is that M is weird to me! The first time I Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 21:00:37 (EDT)
From: Memphis Belle Email: None To: everyone Subject: Computer Problems Message: Oops, I don't know what happened to the last post. Anyway, I became close to some premies who seemed so full of life but then over the past 2 yrs. I noticed that they always had to buy more videos, always had to go the the video events, always flying around the world, as if it was M supporting them up. Whithout constant M, they don't seem so blissful. I wish I would have stuck to my first instict when I thought the 'Master' thing was weird! It was foolish of me to stay. But at least I am not connected to M! I never was, that's what makes it kind of easy. I do not know him. We have never had a conversation, so it's easy to leave him. It's the whole 'religeous' I'm not devoted if you leave guilt trip. I'm weak because I don't practice enough! I hate all of that! All the 'upper people' in service I had the priveledge to meet, I couldn't stand it anymore! I tried to practice, nothing happened, and I like the way my tounge is just the way it is. Wow! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 21:51:42 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: That Master thing IS weird Message: Memphis, That Master thing IS weird. Good point! I'm glad you are so happy. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 14:04:38 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: Computer Problems Message: Memphis, so great that you figured out this lack of connection to Maharaji. There are a lot of premies who think they have 'a connection' to him and even love him, despite the fact that they have never even met him. It's a very insidious trap that I once fell into myself. You are very fortunate to have seen through it the way you have. Believe me, your insights and common sense will save you from a lot of pain. Congratulations. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 18:26:07 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Clarification #2, Run Message: Runamok, I tried to respond to your statement below, but for some reason, this wouldn't post. I'm bringing it up here. You said: we're still in the cult emotionally as far a lot of our dialogue goes. I was never in the cult. I have my own reasons for being here. Do I have emotional ties to this issue? Certainly. Am I in the cult? No Way! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 21:14:47 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: VP Subject: Muddy Waters Message: Well good for you guy. Hey wait a sec. Isn't this a forum for ex-premies? Hey so then don't you have some reason that makes you fit in with us rather than the other way around if it happens to come down to needing a reason. In fact that is what you said but you postured it somehow to differentiate yourself from us ex-premies. Well good, it's the ex-premie, premie, non-premie forum. I like talking to you guy, but I am here because it's an ex-premie forum. Did you want me to know that you were not ever a premie so that I could include that in my statement? What kind of response are you looking for? I want to say to everyone that I expect to be offline for a month or two starting in either a few days or a few weeks. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 21:39:05 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Howling Wolf Message: Run, This is as much an UN-premie forum as anything else. But I'm sure we'll have it figured out by the time you get back from your Therapeutic Touch conference. No, seriously, good luck doing what you're doing these next few months. And, don't forget, Enjoy your Life! (tm). Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 21:52:34 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Jim Subject: Captain Beefheart Message: I was gonna say Arthur Brown but I figured nobody would remember the guy. Yes Jim, after they heal me from the damage you've done to my astral body, I'll be back with more powers than ever! My seventh chakra will be rebuilt to hold more than a thousand petals and I will be able to read your mind constantly without it interfering with my meals. So, when you get through defending Cigarette Company executives see if you can dig up a CHAT room. We could burn up the road alot faster that way with some of this stuff. Anyway, thanks and (light bossa nova) 'See you in - in Samadhi' cha cha cha. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 15:14:09 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Captain Beefheart Message: Run: If you know your Captain Beefheart, then I know you'll remember his (in)famous recording of a 'bush.' You know, his 'bush recording.' It's one of my all-time favorites. ;-) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 23:26:57 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Muddy waters Message: Run, I like talking to you, too, but you sure know how to take something very simple and make it complex (makes you perfect for this forum, BTW:) I wasn't really trying to differentiate myself from ex-premies, but I see how I did that--sheesh! Didn't mean anything by that. I just disagree with your statement that we are still in the cult. I'm sure that ex-premies here would also disagree that they are 'in the cult.' Katie, Brian, eb, JW, you folks 'still in the cult'? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 00:22:30 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: VP Subject: Muddy waters Message: I said we don't always show that we have grown out of it. Specifically, everyone really seems obsessed with their opinion at times. When premies write into this forum then everybody is gonna tell them what the truth is about BM. How about 'Truth' is something that will exist with or without us? Anyway VP, I appreciate you managing to see what I was saying because it was really how I felt but it wasn't that easy to see it like you said. How about we don't let the premies get under our skin as much so we can try to learn to communicate with each other? I really do enjoy being able to be in touch without the jaded auspices of the living lard who is living large. Whatever our beliefs are, we were very idealistic (generally- maybe you weren't VP- only kidding) and we meant it. That's not bad. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 10:59:43 (EDT)
From: VP Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Muddy waters Message: I agree that we were/are very idealistic. I also agree that it's not so bad to have been/to be that way. I guess that's one of the reasons I like so many of the people here. They wanted something that they felt was important enough to challenge the status quo. It turned out to be false, so now they are challenging it. I think that shows strength of character. Just so you know, if I disagree with something you say, or if I clarify it, it isn't personal against you. It also isn't because Jack or CD irritate me. It's not always easy to say what we mean and mean what we say, but I think it's important to get the words right. It's all we have here. I'm working on it myself and get corrected frequently, as well. Have a good break from the internet. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 00:32:03 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Run's sabbatical (Off Topic) Message: Runamok wrote: I want to say to everyone that I expect to be offline for a month or two starting in either a few days or a few weeks. Rather mysterious, Mr. Runamok. I hope it's for a good reason (like something fun), not bad (like no money), but enjoy yourself anyway. Take care of yourself, Katie P.S. I remember 'The Crazy World of Arthur Brown' - something like that, but not the song(s). If I can remember them, it can't be THAT obscure! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 01:46:23 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Katie Subject: Runamok Sabbath Message: I'm sooo mysterious. Arthur Brown did 'Fire' with some subtitle- seemed appropriate but too obscure. Do you know the good Captain? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 09:06:11 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Runamok Sabbath - off topic Message: For shame, Runamok, starting an off topic thread. Guess you've been around here too long... Re Captain Beefheart - one of my old boyfriends really liked him, so I did get to hear it, but didn't enjoy it. Trout Mask Replica is the only album I recall. I think it might be a guy thing, although anyone on here is welcome to prove me wrong. P.S. I still have a tape of 'The Residents' from Mickey - new music. Supposedly cutting edge (even his kids have the CD). Does anyone want it? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 10:36:27 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Katie Subject: Runamok Science Sabbath Message: I was just trying to stay scientific. The Captain was a Howlin' Wolf devotee. See what devotion can do for you? So were the Residents Mickey's band? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 12:04:44 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: Runamok Subject: the Residents off topic Message: No, they are a new band. If I put them in the title, Mickey might comment. I am not hip enough to deal with them, but Mickey loves them. Mickey's bands were 'The Wonders of Science' and 'A Cruel Hoax' (late 70's early 80's?), plus he produced some others, I think. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 15:46:55 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Katie Subject: the Residents off topic Message: Actually, the Residents have been around since the 1970's; they are a very important part of the Avant Garde in San Francisco. They were also one of the first bands to experiment with the CD-ROM format and were doing videos before M-TV. My favorite albumn is 'Duck Stab' (which is what Katie has); it is a real work of art. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 23:33:16 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Mickey the Pharisee Subject: The On Again Off Again Topic Message: I mean what do you people think this is, a non-premie scientific music forum.. I mean Geez.. Seriously, are they rock/electronic or what? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 00:43:31 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: Runamok Subject: The On Again Off Again Topic Message: Run - I'll send you the tape, if you send me an address at which you can receive mail. Michael thinks they're wonderful, and so does one of his children. I couldn't relate to them at all. The band that they most reminded me of was 'They Might Be Giants', which Michael says isn't true. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 01:52:15 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Runamok and Katie Subject: The On Again Off Again Topic Message: The Residents don't sound like They Might Be Giants; TMBG are too melodic. The Residents only sound like the Residents; they are the source and anything else is a mere attempt at their art. They take it to the edge and push it off. They are the Platonic ideal; everything else is a mere memory of what they do (am I making you sick Katie?). Their CD-ROMs are 'Freak Show' and 'Bad Day at the Midway.' Check 'em out, dude! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 01:53:38 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Runamok and Katie Subject: The On Again Off Again Topic Message: The Residents are the antithesis of everything Maharaji ever tried to teach us. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 16:31:25 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Mickey the Pharisee Subject: Getting in the Residents Message: So the purpose of my life is to get in the Residents not the residence? Did I get it right? TMBG are pretty good musicians, not necessarily the wildest scene I ever checked out.. but I figured it as a compliment to the musicianship of the Residents. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 1998 at 16:54:49 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Getting in the Residents Message: Runamok wrote: 'So the purpose of my life is to get in the Residents not the residence? Did I get it right?' You got it right! The Residents will be doing three evenings of shows at the Filmore in San Francisco Hallowe'en weekend, but I must miss them as I will be in Panama. I think that you will enjoy their musicianship. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 12:47:10 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: Katie Subject: Arthur brown Message: Hey Katie ..... I saw Arthur Brown with Jimi Hendrix... He sang the song FIRE...I DIG YOU TO BURN.....And the he would light stuff on fire..this was 1968....just a thought ...dave Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 23:14:26 (EDT)
From: Katie Email: None To: david m Subject: Arthur brown (off topic) Message: That's the song I remember, although all the esoteric music heads on this site can probably come up with more. Thanks! Katie Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 23:37:07 (EDT)
From: Runamok Email: None To: david m Subject: Soft Machine Message: I saw Hendrix around then with the original Soft Machine.. and their light show... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 12:01:56 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: Runamok Subject: Soft Machine Message: Hey Run.... I saw that show too here in detroit... the Mc5 also played in that one ...I guess i saw hendrex about 7 times all great.... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Oct 15, 1998 at 16:05:05 (EDT)
From: Mc Email: e_mc_42@hotmail.com To: david m Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: david, my question would be: How was the Jimi Hendrix set? (sorry, I'm a big fan) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 12:34:40 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: Mc Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: Hey Mc... Every time i saw Jimi the show was really great...the first time i saw hendriz was at Mosinic Temple in Detroit.Jan 1968..the Mc5 opened then soft machine..the 2hrs of jimi all the stuff fm are you experienced..plus some blues and a few beatles tunes at the end he lit his guitar on fire and wrecked it then thru it into the crowd so much for the stratocaster that day...it was pretty cool..i was 15 yrs old and had never seen anything like that in my life it also my first experience with pot..so there you have it.....dave Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 18:50:11 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: david m Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: DM: Jimi was 'god in human form.....' he he he. I got to see him live on several occasions and ALL of his shows were superb, except maybe woodstock (he was sick... and yes, I was there, too). I'm the skinny teenager with glasses that is taking a flying leap in the mud.... Ah, my movie debut was a bust... he he he. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 12:09:09 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: Mike Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: Hey Mike.... I was back by the hog farm most of the ttime..just trippin out...small world huh... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 13:10:40 (EDT)
From: Bobby Email: None To: david m Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: Hey I was at that hog farm setup in the woods all day Sunday. Groovy Way, High Way paths in the woods. Remember? Were you there? I was tripping big time. A high point in my life. I was in ecstasy non-stop moment-to-moment. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 09:56:16 (EDT)
From: Mc Email: e_mc_42@hotmail.com To: david m Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: david, thanks for sharing...as I never saw Jimi perform I can only imagine - one of my MAJOR regrets in life. It wasn't for a lack of opportunities. I was living in South Jersey & going to college in Philadelphia at the time. If you're still into Hendrix, these are exciting times with his family having been granted the rights to his legacy & their recent releases/re-releases of his work. Hope you're enjoying them as I am. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 12:15:08 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: Mc Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: Hey Mc.. I was just looking at the new box set at the harmony house yesterday...Its going to be my next purchase... Ive been listening to G'ovt Mule lately check them out..... the guitat player is the old lead guitarest fm the allman bros band and the bassist as well and there is a drummer...thats the band, kind of like the jimi hendrix exp. just three but man can they rock...later...dave Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 1998 at 17:38:16 (EDT)
From: gerry Email: None To: david m Subject: Jimi Hendrix Message: That's Allen Woody, of Gov't Mule, late of Allman Brother's band, who plays a Walkabout Dulcimer (tm) on a couple of the tracks. The instrument which was co-developed by yours truly. (my fifteen seconds of fame) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 19, 1998 at 15:10:20 (EDT)
From: david m Email: None To: gerry Subject: G'ovt Mule Message: gerry...... cool stuff Im going to see the mule nov 8th here in detroit...thanks for the info...dave Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 19, 1998 at 15:57:23 (EDT)
From: Gerry Email: None To: david m Subject: G'ovt Mule Message: David, Tell me if you see Allen Woody (the bassist) pulls out a roundish six string instrument, acoustic looking but with a pick up. That's the Walkabout Dulcimer, my (former) baby! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 16:55:57 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Am I the only one? Message: Am I the only one who gags at the term 'video event'? What's with tthis 'event' shit? I mean, if a premie buys, oh let's say, two hundred Maharaji videos ($20 x 200 = $4,000!) and sticks one on, and his kids call up and say, 'Dad, dinner's ready', does he yell back down, 'sorry, kids, I'm in the middle of a video event right now.'? Do premies invite each other over for dinner and 'a little video event'? Do the premies getting together in their small halls, three or four times a week, keep thinking, 'hey, I can't weait for the event tonight!'? I know this seems petty but, well, first of all, I AM ptetty. Second, isn't it something more. Doesn't it just show that there's no reflective humour or sense of identity in this cult? I mean, this event thing is a joke. Yet the premies go along with it without exception. Wher is ther room for a sinlge one to say, 'hey, maybe we should jsut call them videos instead'? There isn't. It's a cult. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 17:40:23 (EDT)
From: Selene Email: None To: Jim Subject: Am I the only one? Message: Well, there certainly isn't any thing 'eventful' about them that's for sure. Strile library rooms, about 4 people in a room, subdued, to put it mildly personalities. I guess when you are so very blissed out everything is an event. Even boring stuff like that. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 18:12:57 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Jim Subject: Am I the only one? Message: I see what you mean. The term is so stark, and as you say, so humorless. I am helping w/a research study and we use the terms 'pregnancy events' and 'cancer events' in organizing our data. The whole point in using the term 'event' is to organize the data--so the term is very impersonal. But why the hell use the word 'video event' if you're talking about supposedly this wonderful experience? I think it's because they are attempting to keep things very stark so that the presenter's personalities don't leak out & so that the focus is on GM. It's oh so very minimalist, oh so very hip, oh so very reconstituted from those wacky 70's, oh so very 90's. It cracks me up, it's like watching Madonna reinvent herself again & again to keep up w/ the zeitgeist du jour. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 18:55:39 (EDT)
From: inside myself is beauty Email: None To: Jim Subject: Am I the only one? Message: Yer so smart! Why, I'll bet that if & when you talk to God, you'll tell him what you expect him/her to say,look like, etc. Good luck Mr. knowitall. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:07:22 (EDT)
From: Jim Email: None To: inside myself is beauty Subject: Am I the only one? Message: Dear imib, I don't talk to God. I used to, years ago. Mind you, he never once talked with me (although this fat, greasy ugly worm called Maharaji pretended to be him in human form, believe it or not. He talked with me, insisting that I surrender my life to him, quit thinking for myself and stop asking questions). So that's a bit of a non-starter. What else you got? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:23:21 (EDT)
From: Gail Email: None To: Inside Myself is Beauty Subject: How do you know you're Message: beautiful inside? I know how--MJ told you and you keep telling yourself. The fact is that you are sitting on a pile of repressed garbage. You have had to swallow a lot of doubts to keep up with the cult. There's nothing beautiful about lying to yourself and to others. MJ is a fraud. Somewhere inside you, you know it. Furthermore, why should anyone want to continue to converse with god after leaving this cult. Somehow, over the years, I learned to see MJ as the living god, and K was the spirit god. Well, so much for god. If it exists, it hasn't sent me a postcard, so I'm not going to worry about it. If it is half as magnanimous as all the holy books indicate, I'm sure it will understand and forgive me. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:45:12 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Gail Subject: He just knows...darn it! Message: Gail: Don't you remember the old agya: Never leave room for doubts (read that: TRUTH) in your mind? He's just following agya from Mr Let-my-pants-out, that's all.... he he he. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:47:15 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Gail Subject: How do you know you're Message: Tell it! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:36:00 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: Jim Subject: No, you're not alone! Message: Jim: I'm simply 'amazed' at the obvious mastery-of-mind exhibited by our recent premie visitors. Their inability to string two sentences together in a meaningful and coherent manner is just SO 'beauiful.' - I can't believe that anyone, who has read any of your posts, wouldn't immediately realize that talking about 'god' with an athiest is stupid since athiests don't acknowledge that there ever was a god. I guess that means that premies can't make a coherent deduction from READING two sentences, either. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:56:03 (EDT)
From: Rev John Hammond-Smyth Email: None To: inside myself is beauty Subject: Am I the only one? Message: My dear esteemed fellow; Jim has spoken to God many times on this and other forums. Did you not guess which of us is God yet? Isn't it obvious to you? By his words ye shall know him and verily I say to you, the Lord spake unto the children of Prem saying, 'Many shall say - he is here, in the video event room, but know ye this O children of Prem, that Clinton wilt deny Monica thrice before the cock knoweth. For it is said that blah blah blah etc etc and so on. Time for my beddy byes. Goodnight all. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 20:05:35 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Rev John Hammond-Smyth Subject: Americans v. British Message: Dear Reverend, I saw an interview with John Cleese on American television, and I wanted your comments as it troubled me in my soul. Did he speak truth, or was he smitten with the devil and under the spell of the infidel? When asked what are the main differences between Americans and the British he said there were three main differences: 1. 'We speak English;' 2. 'When we hold a world championship we actually ask other countries to participate;' and 3. 'When one greets the head of our state, one only needs to go down on one knee.' Reverend, is this true??? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 20:25:33 (EDT)
From: Rev John Hammond-Smyth Email: padded.cell etc To: JW Subject: Americans v. British Message: Brill and I couldn't have put it better. Our John is the business. But you Americans are at a disadvantage, having to rely on our used up sun every day and always being behind the times. Eight hours in LA. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 20:10:40 (EDT)
From: Inspector J Hammond-Smyth Email: padded.cell@asylum.com To: Beauty inside etc Subject: Am I the only one? Message: If you still haven't sussed out which one of us is God yet, ask Bill. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 19:44:51 (EDT)
From: JW Email: None To: Jim Subject: Am I the only one? Message: Have you ever tried calling up one of those Elan Vital info numbers? They are a scream. Some premie, with all the annimation of a saw horse, reads from a canned statement something like: 'On Saturday, October 17th, for those who have received knowledge, and those preparing to receive knowledge, [This little phrase gets repeated A LOT] a video event showing the third night of Maharaji speaking in Miami on July 3rd, 1998.' [Then some other video events are mentioned.] The video events will be held at the Piedmont Women's Center, {something, something} Grand Avenue in Piedmont.' Honestly, it sounds like funeral announcements or something. Very dead-pan and boring. They don't have ANY 'video events' in San Francisco. I guess they figure San Francisco is too far gone. They do have one in the East Bay, in Piedmont (next to Oakland) and a couple of times a month they have one in Marin. The same woman seems to read these things into the answering machine every week. What blissful service! I guess they pick her because she sounds more dead than anyone else. She puts less of 'herself' into the announcements and hence is more of an emptly vessel for Maharaji's grace. She probably also reads the canned announcements before every 'video event' as well. I'm half tempted to show up at one of these things just to see if they are really as dead as I've heard and to see if this woman actually has a pulse. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998 at 21:16:28 (EDT)
From: Jerry Email: None To: JW Subject: Do it, JW Message: You should check it out, JW. They're good to sleep at. Show up a little early. There's hardly a peep, soft new age musc, lights dim, show begins. Occasionally, some moron who's deaf is in charge of the projector and blasts the sound louder than a Stone's concert, so it's pretty difficult to sleep at these events, but usually the volume is at the proper level and you find yourself dozing in no time. There's little else to do, otherwise, unless you find yourself spellbound at the richness of M's profundity, which rarely happens, actually. But he does tell a good joke or two, usually, he does. This is the high point of the event, when M tells a joke. He's actually pretty good. He delivers a punchline impeccably, and he makes the greatest faces when he does. Occasionally, he'll say something witty or even insightful where you think, ahh, why didn't I think of that, but this usually has nothing to do with either M or K, but you'll still be impressed, nonetheless. You'll naturally assume that M's wit, insight and humor are only further proof of his majesty. Behold, the great one has a sense of humor, and such insight. Surely I am blessed to be a student of this Great Teacher Of Life. But mostly, you'll find yourself bored silly and falling asleep in no time. The only hard part of the show is when he starts pouring it on about how beautiful it all is to have this precious gift of life and how wonderful it is to have such joy, JOY, within that we can go to anytime... and yikes, you just know you haven't arrived yet because you haven't got the slightest idea what the fuck he's talking about, but if you're lucky, you're asleep by now and you don't have to suffer through this part. Of course, there is one other alternative, something you never would have dared to do while you were a premie. You can get up and walk out in the middle of it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 11:19:26 (EDT)
From: g's mom Email: None To: Jim Subject: Jim, you ARE the only one... Message: I just wanted to say that, nah, you're not. Premies are the MOST Dilbert like buzzword parroting creatures ever to grace the planet. It would be interesting to see how many former Ashram directors are now middle managers taking themselves too seriously and terrorizing others with total quality improvement and paradigm shifts...excuse me those are probably buzzwords from a few years ago but I am a bit isolated...are we on the same page? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 11:27:09 (EDT)
From: Mike Email: None To: g's mom Subject: LOL (nt) Message: LOL LOL LOL ;-) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 13:51:46 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: g's mom Subject: Jim, you ARE the only one... Message: Yes, G's mom. I know exactly what you mean. If I hear the term 'paradigm shift' one more time in the workplace! Ever notice that 'paradigm shift' is code for 'were gonna make you do the work of 3 people'? Also the other one I love is 'team player'. If you don't agree with the big boss (who usually wants you to do the work of 3 people) you're told you're not a 'team player'. I do see a lot of similarities between Dilbert & GM! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 15:51:26 (EDT)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Helen Subject: Jim, you ARE the only one... Message: Back when I was working a real job, I worked as a Buyer at a company who was into the latest Total Quality Management fad. The instructor was explaining something about zero defects. I said that I though zero defects meant no defects. 'No,' I was told, 'zero defects means 'meeting the requirements.'' I said, 'if zero defects means meeting the requirements, we can say 'sofa bed means meeting the requirements!'' Talk about devaluing language! Now I'm working for a company with little branch offices everywhere, and we have an even more complex language. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Oct 13, 1998 at 19:15:09 (EDT)
From: Helen Email: None To: Mickey the Pharisee Subject: Corporate Speak Message: OY! That stuff gives me a gazink in my ganecktogazoink! That's yiddish (very badly spelled) for 'what a pain in the neck!'. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |