tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post5329437006616668650..comments2023-02-24T10:39:28.462+00:00Comments on Beyond Chocolate Archive: 5 reasons to get off the fence and go Beyond ChocolateChocolate Fairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197986641744807867noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-35216365574709140092012-02-11T10:50:17.533+00:002012-02-11T10:50:17.533+00:00It is difficult to ascertian truth from people who...It is difficult to ascertian truth from people who have done Landmark Forum (and who are successfully brain washed and recruited)as to HOW and In WHAT WAY has it made such a difference to their life. They just gush on and on about "how amazing!" it is and how their life has changed and how you MUST do it, they even offer to pay for you. (The first fix of any drug is often free). One woman who I kept pressing as to WHAT was now better about her life could only eventually come up with "well I am now a better driver". A £30 refresser lesson with the AA could have surely done that!!!<br /> No, ask their families and friends if you want a truthful answer (as long as they haven't been sucked in as well!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-31035050011281949102012-02-10T14:53:04.909+00:002012-02-10T14:53:04.909+00:00I almost posted on this on 26th Jan as I was quite...I almost posted on this on 26th Jan as I was quite amazed you were going to do this, Audrey, but held off as it seemed wrong to criticise your personal choice. I had the same reaction to Sophie's post comparing BC to the book she was reading on the subject. There is no comparison. Landmark is a cult comparable to Scientology especially with its effort to identify weakness then offer a paid for course to 'solve' the 'problem'. Be your own guru!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-27157524215018413012012-02-09T22:34:39.843+00:002012-02-09T22:34:39.843+00:00http://motherjones.com/media/2009/07/landmark-42-h...http://motherjones.com/media/2009/07/landmark-42-hours-500-65-breakdownsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-52807366605444861632012-02-08T09:59:49.650+00:002012-02-08T09:59:49.650+00:00So, it seems the jury is out on the Landmark Forum...So, it seems the jury is out on the Landmark Forum. I have also done some extensive reading before making my decision and spoke to many people who did the course. All I can say is that i reserve judgement until I actually do it! Thanks for all your comments, I think it's always helpful to see two sides of a debate.Chocolate Fairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197986641744807867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-37526454894297638552012-02-06T17:44:04.448+00:002012-02-06T17:44:04.448+00:00I have first hand experience with Landmark too. I...I have first hand experience with Landmark too. I personally think it is a great course and worth the money and time. Unlike Anonymous #3 I actually participated in the course. Like anyone, I was curious about the critical things that people had to say and as part of my own research, I read a lot. I think that in most cases such as the comment of Anon#3, the criticism comes from people who have not actually done the course. I would not reccomend the course for people who are dealing with serious mental health issue, but for people that want to accomplish things in their life- I think it is great. Good LuckAbraham Winslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532844821871205085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-33816504129244297242012-02-02T17:19:26.037+00:002012-02-02T17:19:26.037+00:00I have first hand experience of how dangerous Lamd...I have first hand experience of how dangerous Lamdmark is. IT IS A CULT. I am still live with the damage it caused in my family. The techniques used of shouting at participants making them feel very vulnerable, then 'loving' them (breaking them down to build them up),emotional hysteria being whipped up, the rediculously long hours, lack of food breaks, day light, even toilet breaks and then the shadowing (being followed around, never left alone )is all standard brain washing. People who do Landmark don't gain skills in how to get the best from life, they gain 'skills' in how to try to recruit everyone they can to do this course. At it's most benign it is pyramid sales at it's most dangerous it is a damaging cult. Do some more reading up on people's experiences of Landmark ForumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-64782187247509069062012-01-30T18:13:26.942+00:002012-01-30T18:13:26.942+00:00Hello Anonymous 1 and 2, thanks for your input and...Hello Anonymous 1 and 2, thanks for your input and sorry to hear you are both disappointed. I want to be clear that we are not promoting the Landmark Forum as a Beyond Chocolate 'approved' course. We haven't been on it yet, so wouldn't feel comfortable doing that until we have first hand experience of it. Same goes for slating it. I can say that I know quite a few people who have done the course and they all seem to have got a lot out of it. I'll report back after the course - if what I have to say is any way relevant to Beyond Chocolate! The Landmark Forum was what inspired this post, but really it isn't about that at all - did you read the post or just stop at the first paragraph?Chocolate Fairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197986641744807867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-12880587838111006312012-01-29T20:04:06.868+00:002012-01-29T20:04:06.868+00:00Having looked at your link this Landmark Forum loo...Having looked at your link this Landmark Forum look seriously dodgy and cultish. You can lead a decent life without all this new age baloney. It's just as destructive, money grubbing and useless as dieting.<br /><br />Why replace one cult with another? Nonsense like all 'alternative' therapies. Very disappointingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-69955074577391671182012-01-28T18:06:37.345+00:002012-01-28T18:06:37.345+00:00The Landmark Forum is a cult, clearly you are unaw...The Landmark Forum is a cult, clearly you are unaware of this. I have seen its ideas and influence almost destroy a young man and I question your judgement in becoming involved with this organisation. It is, to say the least, most disappointing to see Beyond Chocolate promoting a cult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510462680189297110.post-21183879866860616912012-01-27T18:07:02.257+00:002012-01-27T18:07:02.257+00:00Thanks Audrey - its so true. That fence is an unc...Thanks Audrey - its so true. That fence is an uncomfortable place to be and yet its familiar. I remember clearly the effort it took to get me to my first Beyond Chocolate workshop and to take those first faltering steps forward. I have never regretted it and, nearly 7 years on, am so glad that I discovered BC. <br /><br />If you are thinking of taking a first step and are not sure how then you might like to come to the 'Getting Started' workshop I am running on 25 February in London. It's a 4 hour introduction to Beyond Chocolate (cost just £49) and will help you pinpoint what is currently keeping you stuck and discover how to move forward.....If you want a different result do something different as Audrey says above! For more information and to register paste this link into your browser:<br /><br />http://beyondchocolate.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=260Sarah Laytonhttp://chocfairies.blogspot.com/2012/01/5-reasons-to-get-off-fence-and-go.html?utm_source=Newsletter+27+Jan+2012&utm_campaign=Newsletter+27+Jan+2012&utm_medium=emailnoreply@blogger.com