Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

uppityperson

(115,902 posts) Sat Jun 22, 2013, 05:52 PM Jun 2013

"Medicine is another word for power, love or energy"

"Gather your medicine"

This is the heading on a flyer for a 100 hr class in EarthWalk Energy Medicine.

So I've been running around telling everyone I am tired, my medicine is low and telling MrUP I medicine him.

"Just like a mirror can be used to see things not normally visiblle (e.g. behind us or around a corner), the medicine wheel can be used to help us see or understand things we can't quite see or understand because they are ideas and not physical objects.

It only costs $1500! If anyone wants to attend, let me know!

ARGH this stuff pisses me off. Guess I need to go take my power for my headache.

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"Medicine is another word for power, love or energy" (Original Post) uppityperson Jun 2013 OP

When they can convert medicine into green electricity intaglio Jun 2013 #1

A hundred freaking hours?! JoeyT Jun 2013 #2

Had to pull it out of the trash. Here is what you get, 5 weekends, 20-16 hrs each uppityperson Jun 2013 #3

Real Native Americans are laughing their asses off... Archae Sep 2013 #6

Big Natura...? Big Woo...? uriel1972 Jun 2013 #4

P.T. Barnum was right. Rod Walker Jun 2013 #5

"No, it's not." -- Iggo Iggo Oct 2013 #7

intaglio

(8,170 posts)

1. When they can convert medicine into green electricity

Reply to uppityperson (Original post)

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 06:10 PM

Jun 2013

then I'll be interested.

JoeyT

(6,785 posts)

2. A hundred freaking hours?!

Reply to uppityperson (Original post)

Sun Jun 23, 2013, 09:18 AM

Jun 2013

You could learn every facet of every form of woo in that amount of time. Chances are better than not most of that hundred hours is going to be trying to fleece the gullible of even more of their money.

uppityperson

(115,902 posts)

3. Had to pull it out of the trash. Here is what you get, 5 weekends, 20-16 hrs each

Reply to JoeyT (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 23, 2013, 12:59 PM

Jun 2013

1) Creating the Container- This is where we create the container, exploring soul loss through mask making and Shamanic Journey work ann gratitude journaling.

2) The Way of the Warrior/Leader- show up and chose to be present- we will explore the Warrior Archetype by deepening your leadership skills, somatic sensibly through the use of the Jo Kata and movement and dance.

3) The Way of the Healer- pay attention to what has heart and meaning-we will explore the Healer Archetype through storytelling and the four chambered heart

4) The Way of the Visionary-tell the truth without blame or judgement- we will explore the Visionary Archetype through sound and singing, dreams and the four fires.

5) The Way of the Teacher-be open to outcome, not attached to outcome- we will explore the Teacher Archetype through the four bones and the four rivers of life. Students will participate in practice, and utilize both therapy and techniques as they explore the deeper meanings of what each of these archetypes represent.
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So basically we will have summer camp while "chosing to be present" after paying a shitload of money. Or, #1, let's play and write. #2, let's dance.. #3, pay attention to the scam. #4, it is ok to talk about how you feel ripped off. #5, learn to go forth and do the same. Woohoo!

I guess I do not have the right type "medicine" and do not "medicine" enough to see beyond the wtfness here. Come to my house for a few weekends, we'll play, bring a bag lunch and $1500. I do not think even summer camp costs $15/hr but hey, it's all about the Marketing