Pair A Docks A 10-Level Pyramid Model & Psychodynamics of Cult Organization

Pair A Docks. Are either of the docks ever in sight when the seas are so stormy? Monday, March 5, 2018. A 10-Level Pyramid Model & Psychodynamics of Cult Organization. 1) The Seekers . The lowest level is that of the curious, exploring, still open-minded, "innocent," and as-yet un-recruited prospects who tend to fit the psychological qualities of those described in my reply to a post on Reddit's cults sub, and this much longer disquisition elsewhere on this blogsite. (Previous experience and conditioning in cult-like, authoritarian, perfectionistic, manipulative, Karpman Drama Triangle families or religious organizations is very often seen in those of this sort who may "repeat that same mistakes expecting different results.") Any of the personality spectra described by Millon, save probably for the "retiring / schizoid," and the "shy / avoidant," are likely to be seen at this level. These people are characteristically dissatisfied with life as it has been for them and are "seekers" looking for "answers". as well as lonely folks looking for social interaction and perhaps even "purpose" in their lives. And this is the case regardless of their apparent "success" and accomplishments as careerists, athletes (and other forms of competitors), scholars, romance- or sex-seekers, or even spouses, fathers and mothers. (One can "look full" but be empty.) 10) The Sociopaths . The member is now willing to destroy the lives of members and families of former intimates in the service of what is now their own adopted self-interest. They have become psychological clones of the cynic at the top of -- or "eye" above -- the pyramid, as well as committed, reliable "persecutors" and "covert rescuers" across the top of the inverted Karpman Drama Triangle . Ethics, empathy and "compassion for mankind" be damned. Show me the money. The Seekers are just looking for something to make their lives worthwhile. The Samplers are looking for a freeway to "The Answer." The New Recruits are looking for a drill sergeant. The Committed are looking for rank & recognition. The Wonderbound are willing to submit & rationalize. The Lab Rats are willing to see how much they can tolerate. The Gluttons for Punishment are masochists. The Willful Slaves are desperate to hang on to their suppose "empowerment." The Cynics are sell-outs to what they know is a scam. but don't care. And the Sociopaths are the criminals running it. (And, believe me, I am quite aware that some of you who just read this believe yourselves to be Sai Babas, Muktenandas, Sri Chimnoys, Mahesh Yogis, Oral Roberts, Jim Bakkers, Jerry Falwells, Louis Farrakahns, L. Ron Hubbards, Jack "Werner Erhard" Rosenbergs, John-Rogers, Richard Devos's, Mark Hughes's and the sort in training. And smart enough to read this stuff and figure out how to Get Rich Quick. But most of you aren't and will hit the wall hard in some fashion because toothy and troublesome litigation attorneys are really onto these psychological ponzi schemes now and suing them like mad on behalf of rich old ladies who can pour money into it to save their errant children. as well as in the form of " class actions ." And if they (and the nasty, morally self-righteous news media) don't get you, the Darcy LaPiers's and Marla Maples's of the world will. Worse yet -- for anyone trying to break into the "field," now -- the established cults are out there torpedoing the new stuff right and left. Often quite viciously. The elevator is getting full.)