Wonderland - Jags

Their approach to
Infection is to try to
manage it by having
groups of people
organized around
whatever philosophy
they pursue. The
idea is that they can
safely “guide” their
Episodes together in
order to minimize
the progression of
the disease and the
danger. They may have
deeper motives as well
(discussed in the next
section).
Guru Ranches
Guru Ranches are
like Waldens in
appearance (there’s a
compound outside of
the city somewhere)
but far more “cult
of personality.” The
Gurus will sometimes
travel the “underground
circuit” meeting
people and spreading
their (unorthodox)
prescription for survival.
Unlike the Waldens who
are looking for specific
types of people, the
Guru will take anyone who agrees to follow them.
CPD Meeting Guide V 4.1 Rev 2.0
22-Feb-03
SECTION 1.1.3 INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS
THE NARRATIVES PART 2
The Senior Members
The members of the various groups that “beat the odds” (to some degree)
make up the Underground’s Senior Members. Usually they are the group
leaders and are respected by other Underground organizations in the
area. Survival of two years usually qualifies you as a Senior Member
and if you survive four years you’re often a “sole survivor” (of the
original group). The Senior Members are responsible for bringing new
information into the different groups and sometimes, changing their
directions. The Senior Members will meet with Senior Members of other
groups and usually have a much better idea of the “local big picture”
than rank and file members (who are intentionally kept in the dark since
no one wants people comparison shopping and everyone is concerned
KEEP SECURE
How I Have Suffered. Although CPD is a disease, it is actively self-enabled
by the victim. At the end of the second part of the Narrative the concept
of active self-enabling is explained and the pledge is taken.
1.The applicant is told that they are responsible for holding their
disease in check and that curiosity and fascination are part of
embracing their disease and making it stronger.
2.The applicant is told to take responsibility for the suffering they
have recounted (this will be difficult if the applicant has claimed
amnesia or that they did nothing wrong. Senior Program members must
assess this).
3.The applicant will pledge not to embrace their disease from this
point onwards.
a.If they slip and embrace, they are expected to confess and recommit
at the next meeting.
b.Repeated slips are dangerous to the group and will result in
the excision of the member.
1.1.4 Beginning Terms Glossary
Chasing the White Rabbit: The name for the initial embrace that takes a
person from normal to CPD infection. It is believed that a proper incurious
response to the initial infection will result in remission if not cure.
Most applicants will have exhibited curiosity and investigation (embrace)
of their disease.
Soap: The term for claimed amnesia due to the applicant being embarrassed
about recounting a hallucination. Taken from daytime soap operas (“That
sounds like soap to me.”)
Hearing the Piper: The term for the sensation you have a few hours before
an episode: ‘The piper’s calling you to join him.’ At this time the
Applicant should recognize the sensation and call his or her ponsor.
Slip: An act of embracing after one has taken the pledge. Investigating
one’s delusions, entertaining thoughts that the hallucinatory events
are real, or being curious are all examples of a slip and these must be
reported to one’s sponsor and discussed with the group. An unreported slip
that comes to the groups attention is grounds for immediate dismissal.
Repeated slips indicate that one may be a crypto-cat.
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Deeper Mysteries - Mental Health