Music Credit:
"Equatorial Complex " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Summary:
In the 1970s, Gary the Senior Geek, was introduced to est training, a popular self-help program.
Despite mixed reviews and a high cost, he decided to participate, hoping it would help him out of his celibate rut.
The training involved long sessions of instruction, guided meditations, and sharing. Techniques learned included accepting pain until it dissipates and the concept of “do or do not, there is no try.”
The training had a profound impact on Gary, teaching him that life events are often meaningless, people are too self-conscious to judge others, and one can choose how to interpret life events. These lessons continue to influence him 47 years later.
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