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Editorial The Partially Informed Philosopher The Landmark Forum, Part 3 of 3: The Forum Andrew Perry TCT NEWS (714) 450-5582 Managing Editors Tammye McDuff Andrew Perry Subscribe Join us at www.thesecurioustimes.net Got A Story? TheseCuriousTimesNewspaper@ gmail.com Why Support TCT News? Ever read or hear a ghost story, or alien encounter, or a miracle story, and then find out later it’s not sourced well, that it’s merely someone just telling a story, and therefore not credible? We hate that, too! We know that people experience these things. We know that there’s more to our existence, that people see things along with witnesses. If the supernatural exists in such a way that people can observe it with any of their five senses, that means this phenomena has an effect on the natural world, and therefore can be observed, even scientifically observed. But we are not scientists, we are journalists. That’s why we created TCT News, to hold these stories up to the values of journalistic integrity. We are looking for video and photographic evidence. We’re looking for corresponding witnesses, log entries, documents, anything that can prove whether or not a story has merit. If that’s something that you appreciate, that is why you should support us. Subscribe to us at www. thesecurioustimes.net. If you are a business owner, sponsor us and advertise on our website and in our paper. Thank you for your support, and as always: Stay Curious! Created by Mike The Landmark Forum technically occurs over three days of the weekend - all of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I found the Landmark Forum to be very Socratic, in the sense that it is all geared around dialogue and sharing. So, rather than someone telling us what is true, we discover what is true through conversation. The Outer Shell of the Ego Day One identifies how we build entire storylines to interpret any thing or event. For example, imagine if a stay-at-home mom’s husband came home from work and went straight to the fridge. The wife then interprets his behavior as selfish because he didn’t greet her or didn’t offer her food. What happened in reality? He just came home from work and he went to the fridge. What’s the story that was created - that by ignoring her and not offering her food, he was selfish. A lot of this behavior is ingrained into us - because we as humans create meaning. That is simply what we do. Day One identifies all the ways that up to that point, we have been unconsciously creating meaning by filtering the present through the lens of the past. That night I rekindled a relationship that I thought was slipping away - the relationship with my wife. Identifying Identity The first part of Day Two was geared around trying to grapple with our interpretations and fears. We were asked to call our parents and family members, acknowledge them, and create the possibility of having them as regular parts of our lives. That morning, I called my parents. For me, it wasn’t too hard because I already have a good relationship with them. For others, this was a very difficult phone call Is It All For Real? Dee Dee Mason Is there a paranormal reality or is it bogus? That’s a legitimate question frequently asked by many, so let’s explore the possibilities. Have you ever attended a ghosthunting event and encountered a career-skeptic intent on debunking the activities? Perhaps you have read vicious words placed on various social media pages by keyboard warriors who revel behind their favorite mobile or desktop devices because they don’t have the guts to go face to face in person, yet take any and every opportunity to attack anyone associated with the paranormal field? Some hit the “follow” button thinking they may be secretly monitoring the success or failure of paranormal pages. Others have a genuine interest in the unexplainable, unknown and spooky in their endless search for the seemingly unattainable answers to personal experiences, life after death, or angels and demons and god[s]. Make no mistake: there are those of the paranormal community who are in it simply for the money. And that instantly raises the question the legitimacy of onair personalities working as paranormal 2 The Landmark Forum reminds is almost like a Socratic dialogue. to make because they had not spoken to them in a long time, for a variety of reasons. The second part of the day was about trying to figure out who we are. One thing I discovered that was especially meaningful to me is that we are basically scared of other people - always worried about looking bad and trying to look good. All of us to some extent do this. I found that significant because the people whom I am afraid will judge me are just as scared as I am of me judging them. If we get over that little hang up, we don’t have to be scared about looking good or bad. The Moment of Zen Day Three was very intense. Aside from a largely inconsequential lecture about the importance of inviting friends and family to the Tuesday night graduation, Day Three was the moment of zen. Having become conscious of how we attach meaning to reality, and of how past experiences have shaped how we react to various situations, we now focused on the inherent meaning of life, and what we discovered is that even though we are meaning making machines, there is technically no inherent meaning to life. Throughout our lives, we unconsciously create meaning upon the present based on the events of the past. Moving forward, we now can interpret the present based investigators. Perhaps some would fit in that bill, if they script their content and never showcase an episode in which nothing unexplainable transpires and no evidence is captured on any camera or visual-geared devices at hand. But there are genuine shows out there, with new additions seemingly advertised weekly. The genre is not without its share of “wanna-bes’’ who will network endlessly for even the slightest chance of meeting the right people who could be their ticket to the big-time paranormal world. Eventually, however, such folks get nowhere after one eager attempt at a pilot episode that was more of a cough and splutter. Their efforts quietly die in the proverbial dark of what musingly refer to as their studio or office which, in reality, is a room somewhere in their modest suburban home. These individuals ultimately hit a brick wall with their meager attempts to ride the coat tails of genuine professionals who are inevitably miles ahead of the curve. The legitimate sectors of the paranormal pros follow the social media pages of their favorite television shows, and demonstrate an honest heartfelt love for those who they have admired and watched for years. upon the prospects of the future. Final Thoughts, Concerns I won’t say much about Tuesday night, but I will say this. Please don’t invite friends or family who live far away to go to this. The first part is nice because Landmark graduates get to talk about how their lives have changed in the couple days since Sunday. But it very quickly devolves into an offputting sales pitch. I really wish Landmark would find some other way to get their product out there - because Tuesday night holds a lot of liability on a program that is immensely good. Landmark’s product is basically a revitalized and inspired you. The price point seems steep conceptually because all the information that is received is technically ‘free’. But if you consider that some people spend their entire lives either oblivious or actually trying to achieve what Landmark has done in three days, it’s not a bad investment. So, would I recommend it? Even with those reservations I mentioned, I believe that the Landmark Forum is a beautiful thing. And remember that thing about my job that I wrote about in the first article in this series? Ever since the Landmark Forum, I have absolutely loved coming to work - even though I’m in the same situation as when I started! The truly freaky, weird and intriguing other world will always be filled with those from variant backgrounds, belief systems and interests. Chris Howley of Ghost Chasers, a Bright Spark Media and Insight Channel, very wisely described the subject as this: “So what is Para-unity? It is supposed to be the bringing together of paranormal teams, investigators and all people with an interest in the paranormal. … a converging of scientists, parapsychologists, believers and skeptics to share ideas, methodology and help promote each other. There are opinionated people out there with a belief completely different to your own and when you acknowledge that, you can move forward. I have learned quickly that the more exposure you as an individual or group get the more prone to trolling you become.” The bottom line? There are many unexplainable occurrences that happen every day. So turn down the lights, grab your pillow and popcorn, and settle in to support one of the numerous paranormal television series. Allow yourself to venture into a world that is just on the other side of credible.
Tammye McDuff We are all looking for ways to stay healthy – and in the fear of the pandemic, there are many ways to calm the anxiety that may often be more harmful than a disease. There is a Chinese regimen called ‘Tapping’ that works to physically and simultaneous alter the brain, energy system and body; a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. The practice is simple and does not require any special equipment. The process consists of tapping with your fingertips on specific meridian points while talking through traumatic memories and other emotions. Acupoint tapping sends signals directly to the stress centers of the mid-brain to synchronously access stress on the physical and emotional levels, akin to receiving a massage during a psychotherapy session. David Jennings, an HMG reader, was struggling with the current issue that gripped him in fear, stress and exhaustion causing him much stress, “Virtually every time I began to fall asleep, I would wake abruptly, gasping for breath for 30 seconds or so, my inner voice telling me each time this occurred, that I almost died. At first, I was treated for sleep apnea with a CPAP; however, this did not help much at all. My sleep center physician could not understand why my sleep was interrupted 72 times the night of my sleep testing, even with the CPAP fully engaged. A sense of terror would come over me as each inevitable and upcoming night would draw nearer, knowing the unspeakable exhaustion would worsen with another night of my struggle.” Not knowing what to do, Jennings reached out to a friend, Dr. Les Phillips, a practicing psychologist with EmergeOrtho in the Raleigh, Durham, the Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. Phillips counsels and helps patients who have experienced extreme trauma. As Jennings explained his condition, Phillips queried Jennings about his medications and mental state, and then introduced him to Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique [EFT]. Editorial Tapping: Using An Ancient Asian Practice to Relieve Modern Day Stress Bootcamp For Burnouts JD Wildflower “People in burnout are overwhelmed with too many workplace demands and at the same time, feel underwhelmed by what makes them happy. Being underwhelmed in their JD Wildflower personal lives can make stress at work more overwhelming.” Burnout Bootcamp is a four-week Online Mastermind Program designed to help interested-parties kick burnout to the curb and reclaim their well-being. Let’s break it down to fully understand why the subconscious mind might sabotage potential efforts to create a life balance without first upgrading a successful mindset. In the 21st century, we are bombarded by images and notions that influence our own perception of what having a truly successful life means and looks like. And that’s usually a very different perception of success that history has recorded. Some may have tried all sorts of techniques to try to help reduce stress, curtail excessive busyness or get connected to their authentic selves. But are these techniques conducted on a regular basis? Several high achievers tend to know much about the techniques, but fail to have a proper framework in place to help them cultivate and maintain their ‘Tapping’ involves touching various pressure points on the body. Pictured is the pressure point called “Karate Chop”, one of nine major pressure points addressed in tapping. Photo by DrNorthrup.com well-being while having highpowered careers. Some experiences may be dependent upon a commitment to one’s wellbeing. But in today’s fastpaced world, with rampant global viruses, riots, upcoming elections and dire apocalyptic predictions, one’s well-being is not just an ‘undertaking’; it is a mission. If not actively envisioned as a duty or obligation, then it’s just an interest. And if just an interest, that interest can get easily pushed aside in a busy life. But a mission of holistic success helps to make one’s wellbeing a priority. So, yes - embark upon the journey of a lifetime. The journey of Holistic Success. That’s not a destination, but a meaningful lifestyle based on cultivating a deep relationship with our real self, which helps to fuel passions for life so that goals may be pursued with a great deal of room for happiness. Ready to grab the reigns of life back from all of this worlds insanity, reduce burnout and cultivate a greater sense of peace, flow and ease in your life? Then contact one of our Holistic Success Coaches to receive a complimentary Holistic Success Strategy Session. There is no obligation. These calls are provided free of charge to those interested in seeing how they may kick burnout to the curb and reclaim their sense of self. For more information, contact: www. HolisticSuccessInstitute.com 3 Phillips advised Jennings to ‘Tap’ when stressful situations would arise at work and in his private life. Jennings confessed, “I had not yet thought of it helping me with my new and larger sleep monster.” A brief explanation of tapping: lightly and continuously tap various areas of the body with your index and middle finger, such as the middle forehead, temple, chin, throat, midchest and under the arm, while confirming an enlightening narrative. While tapping lightly, you speak two very powerful words: “Even though,” while consciously slowing and lengthening your breath. Tammye McDuff I just couldn’t believe it. The hatred that spewed from some of the posts was mind boggling. I have a dear friend who by all accounts must be the warmest, most caring and understanding person I have ever met. She has taken the hardships she has endured ~ some of her own making and some not ~ and turned them into a path of deep spirituality, energy and healing. But make no mistake. She is as tough as they come. Her inner strength is a beacon even to me …. and if you know me that is saying a lot. This woman speaks the truth. Always. She is intelligent, insightful and one of the wisest women I have ever had the opportunity to know. No, I am not going to mention her name – out of respect – although she is the reason for this post, it is not about her. It is about the hate. In a Facebook post she had spoken her truth about SARS-CoV-2 [CoVID-19]. And we could discuss this in depth but, I will just say that we are being lied to and there is so much more that we are not being told. I’m going to leave that discussion for another time and another newspaper. These Curious Times News was created in part to bring reality to the Starting with the forehead Jennings would begin to tap at the forehead stating, “Even though I have struggled with an inability to sleep, causing other issues in my mind and body, I love and accept myself…”. He would do this just before going to bed. “Then, as I would breathe out, I released all the stress, worry, fear, pain; all that toxic waste which pollutes the river of my mind, body and spirit, which in turn, symptomatically affects the immune system, nerve system and mental state.” Jennings began to realize a very real sense of calm replaced the fear. “It gave me a chance to sleep - even for 30, 60 or sometimes even 90 minutes at a time. It did not take away the waking, gasping and thoughts of death completely. There would be hellish nights to come. It did however, give me a fighting chance that I did not have before,” he added. As the coronavirus continues to spread, so do anxieties about CoVID-19. From the news to social media, information is circulating causing fear and often times panic about the unknown. Tapping meditations will help release anxiety to support the immune system, and to feel more at peace and empowered in order to take the necessary steps for protection. The Tapping Solution may be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, with a present six-month free membership to healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and mental health professionals. For more information visit www. thetappingsolutionapp.com #RantOn Where Did Civility Go? paranormal community and to the oddities that occur in this world. We wanted to bring you true articles, that would otherwise not be written about in the mundane world. I say this to make note that we are accustomed to those raised eyebrows and askance looks. What happened to civility? When someone raises talking points that others do not agree with -it is okay to disagree if you believe otherwise, it is okay to engage in discourse passionately. It is never okay to spew the hatred I read on her feed. The idea is to listen and maybe learn something new – see a different perspective. That is, after all, how we grow as human beings. On her website – and she is an international personality – she writes: “In these times of uncertainty, I want to remind you this is what you came for. To be fully awake and in your power during the time of planetary need. I do not like using the word Covid-19 but prefer to call it an awakening.” Listen to those who know more than you – Consider their point of view – Research for yourself – and stop hiding in your little sheltered bubble of denial. Stop hating because you are afraid.
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