Use of Guru Eyes as accelerated attachment formation/trance

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Never take a story for granted. When your idealism, hope, attention
and money are being pulled at--- ask if the story is actually serving
a concealed business model.

It is control of the business model and the room set up and the
control of the script that empower you.

A mere 'story' will not by itself empower you if it serves to get you
addicted to the personality of the story spinner.

Look for the business model. How much did it cost to rent the room, print
the brochures?

Two...at any point are you gonna have to sign a waiver of your citizen/resident
alien right to sue or mediate for damages if you are harmed in a workshop?

If that kind of form is shoved at you, demand to take it home so you can show
it to your lawyer.

Preserve your agency and freedom of movement.

Some retreats cut people off from their customary drugs. Do not allow anyone to do this to you. You want your body to feel stable, not throw it off balance.

If taking prescription medications, continue taking them. Do not allow anyone to cut off your access to your RX meds. If they try to hamper you using your prescription medications, leave. Plug your ears to all entreaties and leave.

If you rely on daily caffeine, inquire if caffienated bevarages will be available during the event.

If you arrive and find these are not available as promised, consider leaving.

Consider leaving if the food is different from what was promised. If you paid a lot of money for the event and the food turns out to be skimpy and obviously
inferior, Corboy considers this both profiteering and disrespectful of participants -- and good reason to leave.

Caffeine withdrawal is painful and disorienting. Bring caffeine tablets with you as insurance. (Note: each tablet is usually 200 mg of caffeine. Break the tablets into half or quarters, and take a bit of it at a time. )

If you know that ibuprofen or tylenol or asprin are trustworthy pain relievers, bring a supply.

Never forget that you paid for a service and have customers rights. If anyone tries to put you down, get out of there.

Find out if there your phone plan covers the area where the event will take place.

Bring equipment for charging your phone. If it is an outdoor event, bring a solar charger.

Take your own car. Don't do a carpool. You want the freedom to leave if need be.

In a carpool, indoctrination begins. People tell personal stories, disclose personal information. Use your own transportation, you keep your own privacy.
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Keep control of your transportation and dont let anyone guilt you to go Green
by carpooling.

There are times when its better to have your own car.

Keep the keys and make sure never to park where your vehicle might be
boxed in.

If you need to leave, you want to be able to leave immediately.

Bring only items you can afford to abandon.

Keep your telephone, too. What if someone at home has trouble
and needs to reach you?

If they want you to give up your phone or ID card, get out of there.

You are not in jail. Don't let them put you into a jail.

If you decide you want to leave, do not say anything. They may try to
talk you out of it. You do not owe anyone an explanation.

Vacate the premises. Later, you can send a message you've gone. You don't owe
an explanation.