The word means “the science of knowledge.”
I realize that doesn’t sound too controversial, but some people are obsessed with controversy. Conflict, harm, mayhem, betrayal – these are the bread and butter of the news media. The more chaos, the more dollar signs for them and their sponsors.
I first discovered Scientology thirty years ago. After an associate doctor “warned” me not to look into it, I did the opposite and looked into it. When people tell me not to look at something, it makes me curious. I went to the source of the subject, books by its founder, not from sources that are antagonistic. Would you study spirituality from an atheist?
The first thing that really got my attention was Mr. Hubbard’s information on learning and study. Throughout all my schooling, too much emphasis was on rote memorization and simply trying to get good grades. There was no emphasis on understanding the material nor techniques on how to really grasp information and use or apply it. Instead, it is about re-reading, highlighting, trying to memorize things – and then hopefully giving them the right answers on the test. So one of the first subjects I studied in Scientology was the technology of how to study, how to truly learn. This has been an invaluable skill that I have used in being able to quickly digest a large volume of complex material. The book on this is called The Basic Study Manual by L. Ron Hubbard.
Another invaluable tool I learned was a scale of emotions called the Tone Scale. In the medical field, one encounters all manner of emotional levels of people. Anxiety, apathy, grief, depression – are emotions that someone can be stuck in for long periods of time. In Mr. Hubbard’s book (Science of Survival), he describes the exact behavior for specific emotions. In other words, a depressed person always acts and behaves in an exact certain way. If you can know the emotion of a person, you can actually predict their behavior. I found this information very helpful, especially in relationships.
I believe that anyone should have the freedom to look at and learn new philosophies and viewpoints as they wish without being attacked if it’s different than some mainstream thinking. My approach to healthcare, which is very different than the mainstream, has led me down a road of research into the body and the root causes of many of our physical ills. Mainstream doesn’t seem to be interested in finding the cause. To be clear, my findings are in the area of the human body, and are not related to Scientology. They’re two entirely different subjects. That said, my study of the Scientology approach has helped in understanding the complexities of the body and then teach this in a simple way. In a sea of false information, I’ve been able to locate and develop workable systems for improving the body’s health.
Maybe it sounds like I’m trying to “sell” you on Scientology. I’m not. I’m simply describing my experience. I should also note that Scientology doesn’t tell anyone what to “believe.” It’s not about “belief.” It’s about improving things, helping people and their conditions in life.
Here’s a tip: As much as possible, use original sources when you study something. If you wanted to learn about Judaism, probably read the Torah, Christianity: the New Testament, Buddhism: the teachings of Gautama Siddhartha, Scientology: books authored by its founder, Ron Hubbard, or the official website.
We live in a time when people argue over things they know little to nothing about, so whatever you’re interested in, I encourage you to look for yourself, to seek the truth on your own terms. It takes some energy, and hopefully, the work I’ve done can help you find the health, happiness and energy you need to pursue your Truth.
I’ve found a path that works for me. Only you can find and walk yours.
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