Scientology is a body of beliefs and related practices created by science fiction and fantasy author L. Ron Hubbard (1911–1986), starting in 1952, as a successor to his earlier self-help system, Dianetics.[4] Hubbard characterized Scientology as a religion, and in 1953 incorporated the Church of Scientology in Camden, New Jersey.[5][6]
Scientology teaches that people are immortal beings who have forgotten their true nature.[7] Its method of spiritual rehabilitation is a type of counselling known as auditing, in which practitioners aim to consciously re-experience painful or traumatic events in their past in order to free themselves of their limiting effects.[8] Study materials and auditing courses are made available to members in return for specified donations.[9] Scientology is legally recognized as a tax-exempt religion in the United States and some other countries,[10][11][12][13] and the Church of Scientology emphasizes this as proof that it is a bona fide religion.[14] In other countries, notably France, Germany and the United Kingdom, Scientology does not have comparable religious status.
A large number of organizations overseeing the application of Scientology have been established,[15] the most notable of these being the Church of Scientology. Scientology sponsors a variety of social service programs.[15][16] These include the Narconon anti-drug program, the Criminon prison rehabilitation program, the Study Tech education methodology, a volunteer organization, a business management method, and a set of moral guidelines expressed in a booklet called The Way to Happiness.[17]
The Church of Scientology is one of the most controversial new religious movements to have arisen in the 20th century. It has often been described as a cult that financially defrauds and abuses its members, charging exorbitant fees for its spiritual services.[9][18][19] The Church of Scientology has consistently used litigation against such critics, and its aggressiveness in pursuing its foes has been condemned as harassment.[20][21] Further controversy has focused on Scientology’s belief that souls (“thetans”) reincarnate and have lived on other planets before living on Earth.[22] Former members say that some of Hubbard’s writings on this remote extraterrestrial past, included in confidential Upper Levels, are not revealed to practitioners until they have paid thousands of dollars to the Church of Scientology.[23][24] Another controversial belief held by Scientologists is that the practice of psychiatry is destructive and abusive and must be abolished.[2
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use every opportunity
Use every opportunity to improve your interpersonal skills, and don’t waste opportunities just because you don’t fancy someone. Remember the more people you take the time to know – the more likely you are to be introduced to someone through them! Even if your date doesn’t turn out to be the love of your life, good communication will build self confidence and lead to greater things when you do meet the right person!
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how to change the way you react – positive is attractive!
Two people react differently to the same problem – one fails – one succeeds! Treat a problem as a challenge and overcome it – ‘up’ people are more fun to be around!
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mind and body
Sort out your mind and body with exercise and good eating before you think about dating – yes junk food makes you feel rubbish! As for exercise – just a small amount makes you feel great and look your best. For a clear head and a sharp mind good sleep will also be in order! It goes without saying that cleanliness is a must. So for dating, get a hair cut and forget that Garlic!
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learn to love yourself
It’s hard to be attracted to someone who doesn’t love themself! People are attracted to the whole person so develop all areas of your being – humour, knowledge, skill, self control, and so on.
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what’s attractive!!?…
…not the guy above by the look of it!
What’s attractive and what is beautiful is a matter of taste, thank goodness! But there are things that will positively enhance your attractiveness, and a few things that won’t. We’ve all experienced ‘love’ at first sight – but have you ever come across someone whom in the worlds eyes may be quite unremarkable, yet they possess a certain sparkle that’s strangely attractive? -of course. Because God doesn’t limit attraction to the physical. It’s just one manifestation of many and amounts to little if not followed by beauty in spirit or personality!
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The heart of real attractiveness
Firstly there is such a thing as real self confidence from which real attractiveness can arise – starting at the heart and radiating outward. But it begins only when you learn to see yourself in a true light – as God sees you. People who have learnt to do this (granted – easier for some than others) are strangely attractive. They’re great to be around! This sounds like a cliché but is actually the key to real attractiveness! To feel about good yourself read self esteem!
Second, there is nothing like the confidence gained by actually doing things – taking on challenges and overcoming fears by approaching them head on. The satisfaction and genuine confidence that comes from doing this builds character and will inevitably make you more attractive.
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Thirdly – be lovable (ovoid not angular!)
It’s very hard to be attracted to someone who doesn’t love themself or someone who is particularly angular. Being liked is a prerequisite for love so when people rub against you in the wrong way let them take the corners off you (Be tolerant). This way you’ll be much more likable! Remember it’s not ‘our right’ to be loved and demanding it will make people back off – thus starving us of what we want!
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so to be attractive . . .
1) learn to see yourself as God sees you. If you wanna kknow how to be attractive to guys, girls, men and women – everyone has to start here.
2) be yourself – don’t be pressured into being something your not.
3) be confident in your abilities. You can do things that at first appear overwhelming and achieving a goal an important way of establishing real self confidence.
4) sharpen your skills – do everything to the best of your ability (A sharp instrument does less work to achieve the same goal!).
5) staying up on current events means you won’t run out of conversation should you bump into someone you like.
6) don’t be lazy – a top psychologist concludes his book by suggesting that laziness is one of mans biggest enemies. Right or wrong, inactivity is neither good for body or mind. Laziness is very unattractive.
7) don’t fear rejection. Some relationships would never work under any circumstances, especially when people have little in common – being turned down does not mean unattractive – more like incompatible. Everyone gets turned down at some point!
accept your insecurities and don’t dwell on them. Expect God to deal with them at some point. Everyone has weaknesses and in the end we learn about ourselves and others through having them. Develop your strong points and character. Discuss problems with a trusted friend – not a date!
9) get a life – in the nicest sense! Better expressed by saying balance career and leisure. Also, make sure you have some interests! If working hard comes naturally, keep a grip on reality by taking breaks!
10) go forth and be attractive!!
opposites attract?
It’s true – opposites do attract, not always for the best reasons – wanting what you havn’t got and all that. It seems to be something in nature, Life is full of positives and negatives. What makes a man – hard and angular, desire a woman that is soft and round? A strange mystery indeed!
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what the dictionary says!
1) That which attracts or draws; an attraction; an allurement. Speaks nothing but attractiveness and invitation.
2) Attracting or drawing by moral influence or pleasurable emotion; alluring; inviting; pleasing. “Attractive graces.” -Molten. “Attractive eyes.” –Thackeray. Flowers of a livid yellow, or fleshy color, are most attractive.
Source: Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
attractive adj
1) pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; “a remarkably attractive young man”; “an attractive personality”; “attractive clothes”; “a book with attractive illustrations” [ant: unattractive]
2) having power to arouse interest; “an attractive opportunity”; “the job is attractive because of the pay”
3) (physics) having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull; “an attractive force”;
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