Description of the Behavioural Structure of the Training - Day 5

DAY FIVE, EVENT FOUR:

Two of 3 "behavior" subjects (672) reported that the lecture that follows the role playing is more informal than the other lectures. The trainer sits at the edge of the stage or wanders among the participants, who sit on the floor. The trainer shares more of himself in this setting, tells more personal anecdotes. The topic is relationships.

Consistent with Vitality's doctrine of "natural knowing," the trainer argues that the universe is "abundant'' in relationships. There is no need to become frightened and "sucky." Relationships are always available, but beliefs obscure them. The trainer advises participants to "surrender to what is already there." "Let go of a problem solving mentality. Don't demand change, just be there."

One "behavior" subject was struck in particular with one phrase: "See where the ladder leads, don't keep looking at the bad steps or the rotten wood."

[COMMENT: This idea appears to be part of the larger pattern that has been commented on earlier. The message of this metaphor, as applied to the training, may be: "don't be bothered by the authoritarian process, think about how transformed you're going to be!"] Two of 3 "behavior" subjects (67%) reported that a short dyad follows, which puts the ideas into practice. Both partners are instructed to simply acknowledge the other's point of view. neither arguing nor explaining.]