1 result for (book:ecs2 AND heading:"esp class session decemb 15 1970" AND stemmed:theodor)
6/24 (25%)
Theodore
sensitivity
pious
badger
mask
(Theodore had been discussing the trouble he was having in psy-time.)
For now (to Theodore) accept the thoughts as a spontaneous part of the moment. You are fighting them too hard. They are not enemies. You do not need to shoot them down. Accept them as a part of the moment, and they will lose their strength. The only strength they have is a strength you give them, and the more you try to resist them in that regard, the more importance you give to them. So go along with them and they will dissipate.
[... 1 paragraph ...]
See (to Theodore) how that makes you spontaneous. Another brief word, however. There is an old, unfortunate idea, and I am sure by now you are above it and it is, that in order to be pious you must work very hard and be extremely dignified. And the harder you work and the harder it becomes, the more sure you are that to be pious must be a great thing. So if you have not dismissed the idea then at least kick it about a bit.
[... 4 paragraphs ...]
And (to Theodore) you have been so sensitive over there in the corner. He figures, you see, he can get sensitivity sessions elsewhere. On the other hand, you cannot find yourself by looking outward.
[... 5 paragraphs ...]
Now, I do not mean to badger you (to Theodore) for I know you cannot badger someone to be spontaneous, but I have nothing against shaking you up a bit.
([Theodore:] “That will help?”)
[... 7 paragraphs ...]
