"Gurus pretend to have figured out the meaning of life when really what they have figured out is how to separate people from their money. To be fair, they are brilliant". Very well said Dr Grande ! If you think you are not vulnerable to these gurus, think twice. Greetings from Europe, France.
What a great video Dr. G! During “The Secret” heyday, there was another guru who encouraged people to pay him $4,000 for the opportunity to sit in his Rolls Royce. He claimed if they could “feel” what that was like, then they would manifest money faster. Thank you for bringing attention to the grifters in a well thought out way, while tossing in some fun puns. 😎👍
Next time I catch someone in a lie, I'm going to look them square in the eye and calmly state, "You have a poor relationship with the truth." Can't wait to watch their reaction. 🤔😯😕
When will Oprah Winfrey be held accountable for unleashing all these frauds on society and giving them credibility? This guy, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, etc., etc.
He is not dangerous, he is just funny... It's the followers that are the dangerous one's. "Wich is worse? The crazy or the one's following the crazy" - some smart guy said that - 😜
@@marino3974 they are BOTH (or all) dangerous, but the ConMan is more dangerous one, as he is leading many to danger. Funny? I think you need a more fitting adjective.
@@The_Red_Pill__ But if you look at them without the followers they'r just clowns shouting nonsens in the dark.. Just like dictators, cult leaders and and such... Only when followers puts them in the light they become dangerous. You saw it with Trump recently, he was just funny at first🤡 then with backup he became dictator like😵, wanted to ban free press if they didn't like him, conspiracies, kids alone in cages, some dying! Himself("I'm the chosen one")🤭& followers said he was sent by God and got people killed in the end... as his followers believed they could ensure his power with a capitol riot... But before all that in 2016 you just laughed at him right, like "Trump, President? Yeah right" 😂.. and 2021..😲
@@nataliesue2485 Check out one of the douchebags in India, his name is called swami nithyananda, he redefines the laws of physics, and there are so many people who fall for his bullshit.
Oh Dr. G.. Master of understatement as always. "Some people accuse Ray of having a poor relationship with the truth." What a nice way of saying "Ray is a damn liar!"
Because you’re rational and of sound mind, often times these con artists prey on those who’re going through a difficult time and thus aren’t thinking clearly and are easily manipulated. It’s all very calculated, these ppl know exactly what they’re doing
We joined "Chapel of Light" in Lake Whitney TX many years ago. It was New Age and it made no sense to me and I was not liked as a result. There was a woman who said I could quit taking meds for epilepsy and my husband convinced me to do just that. The lady who balanced swung a stone of some sorts over my head and she said I was healed and stop the med. Well of course I had a seizure and finally my husband saw the 'cult' for what it was and we were ostracized. These folks would have nothing to do with us because we opposed what they were doing. They always wanted money. And they always were smiling and happy. made me want to pull my hair out!
Interesting comment. While I'm sorry you had a seizure, and could have died....that experience helped you dodge a huge bullet! Glad you refused to be a victim of this huckster! ❤🧡💛💚🖤💙🤎
I too had a friend tell me that she was so proud of her son for stopping the medication he was prescribed in the hospital after an assessment for depression. She supported him in “beating it” with Jesus help. I was speechless, but now know I would have asked if she could follow her own advice and beat her serious heart condition without her medication? She had medical issues and was religious about her medication and Doctors recommendations.
I didn’t think you would ever do a video about someone I had personally met! I’m no longer involved in anything remotely connected to JAR, but this is going to hit home. I’m going to be taking slow, deep breaths while watching, as my friend & mentor, Liz, was one of the people who died tragically ... I can still picture her wonderful smile, and hear her voice on my phone during our calls. RIP dear friend. You are missed. 🙏🏼💔
I did the board break challenge at a Harmonic Wealth Seminar in 2007. Thankfully, first try, and no pain or splinters in my hand! Thank God I didn’t go further...
@@landofthelivingskies3318 I don’t recall, as it was 13 years ago, but I assure you it wasn’t anything like the Sedona level stuff! That would have been have been over a year of mortgage payments!
One thing I might add about these motivational "Gurus" is that they need narcissistic supply, because most of them are narcissists. I like what you said about how their focus is on positive thinking, which in of itself is not bad; but can also be an avoidance of pain like you were saying in your video.
What's really amazing to me is how gullible people are, especially when it comes to religion, politics and money. Lastly. Once Oprah shows interest in someone run in the opposite direction.
Omigod yes! nd I really used to like Oprah. But here's the thing about the gurus, and I've had lots of practice observing, being a child of the '60s, why does no one work out that if a person is offering you a higher spirituality no money should be involved, right? Why is this hard to see?
I won't be wasting any money on, "The Secret." Dr Grande, you're explaining the sociopaths, debunking the myths, exposing the fake gurus and teaching us a bit about ourselves in the process...👍
There was a time no matter what was going on around me my thoughts and feelings were stifled with “think positive”. I now know it meant to deny reality.
@@marciabradley7660 Purveyors of positivity are hiding extreme viciousness. Who could possibly believe pediatric cancer is a result of "attracting negativity?" Or some sort of personal failure? (Did the mother fail? Did the father?) Were the people who died on 9/11 all on a negative trip? And our troops who died in Afghanistan and Iraq? If only they had read The Secret, they'd all still be around, attracting abundance.
And he does it so timely and effortlessly. Imagine conversations with people he doesn’t like. He would shade them so casually not sure if they would notice until after the convo was over LOL. I love listening to him LOL
I completely agree with your closing statement-“never listen to spiritual and motivational gurus.” I think a major contributor to their success is the fact that many people enjoy the feeling of belonging to a community that shares the same values and ideas. So, even if something may look a little off, that might be overlooked if a group of people is endorsing it. That’s sad and dangerous. Thank you so much for addressing this important topic Dr. Grande!❤️
Dr. Grande, I believe you your channel went from 700k to 712k subscribers in only 9 days! That’s amazing! I hope it continues to grow at this amazing pace, I think very soon it will reach 1M subs. 🙌🏼
It wasn't even a real sweat lodge. No Native American would use a plastic tarp for a sweat lodge. It's supposed to "breathe" and it's also not a "contest" to see who can tough it out the longest.
Look up Coffeezilla’s interview with the victim’s mother. James Ray killed a young woman and then gave her grieving mother relief money that was less than her daughters cost of attending the event. So he essentially still made money off her dying
Hello Dr. G! One of the things you say that I love the most is that someone "has a poor relationship with the truth!" I use that all the time because it sounds SO much better than "he was lying." As a teacher it's very hard to say to a parent that their child is "lying" to them but they take it much better when I say "they have a poor relationship with the truth!" Thanks for this little quip!
“Responsibility is a unique concept... You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you... If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion, or ignorance or passing the blame can shift the burden to someone else. Unless you can point your finger at the man who is responsible when something goes wrong, then you have never had anyone really responsible.” ― Admiral H.G. Rickover, Father of the US Nuclear Navy
a lot of people don't understand even basic human psychology. People often confuse narcissism and confidence for expertise and wisdom. And the biggest problem of all - people want quick fixes. As a teacher I've seen it a thousand times; anything that says "quick and easy," "every other system is doing it wrong," or "here's the secret you need to see," will make a lot of money. As long as people want something other than hard work and determination, they'll jump in and pay good money for it.
Although I am not spiritual, I love the way fans of this channel support each other with condolences and good wishes! Dr. Grande - you are creating an environment that fosters care and consideration of others and that is sorely needed in today's world! Thanks!💎
.. hmm🤔.. YES.. but it can always be a secret for those who not knowing their being decieved.. tho.. even for the deciever in some cases. Soo.. secret can absolutely be a word of use here.. as long as we not knowing the faulty cause...😁😖.. kind of overexpainatory but ”technically the truth”.. 👋🏼😌🇸🇪
@@carolineobrien6301 ohh..😌👌🏼.. nooow we talking..😅. I know exactly what You mean by that.. My explanations was just mine.. also, to hep me and support my understanding..👏🏼😊.. Thank You😌.. And sorry I ”kind of” throwed Your joke away..🥴.. That was not my intent tho.. You took this just as I wanted to.. so Thank You//be safe//👏🏼😌🇸🇪
@@carolineobrien6301 There are probably many such situations where the conditions allow people to let down their guard. I too have attended seminars, one anyway, and it was just full of stuff I already knew.
Honestly, books from Louise Hay have helped me more than therapy.. therapists don’t seem to be interested really helping you.. they just listen and ask stupid questions. But in the books of Louise Hay there she gives you help, for example "we are all victims of victims" meaning, we think our past was bad, but if go back a generation and we try to think what our parents had to endure, it puts everything in perspective. Also she says to imagine your parents as 4 year olds and to hold them and say it’s okay, they don’t have to be afraid...etc..this helped me sooooo much more than a therapist who would only tell you :you can’t change your parents you can only change yourself, and leave you hanging with that hole in your heart...
If any of Dr. Grande's viewers get arrested now, you're obligated to become a prison keynote speaker to "unlock your inner cell" or it's negligent comedy
I can honestly say, at least for me that I used to be a very angry person. When I decided that I was going to be consciously happy towards people, I found I was attracting more joyus type people. I can also say, that I am truly happy in my thoughts now. It was like my brain was trained to be angry before, it was easy to be angry. Now, it's easy to look at brighter sides, respond with positivity to negative comments, and I think I retrained my brain to start with joy first, then anger if needed. It's gotten me a long way in the last 13 years! (A whole lot less drama too😉🤭 Edited to say, I'm only rich with happiness, otherwise I'm broke AF. 🙃
It's true - being forthright and positive means people like that will want to hang out with you. People like likeable people, and you'll like yourself more, too x
What? Dr. Grande wants a James Dean car? I've been researching Dean's life and learned all about his purchase of the 550 Spyder. The whole story. I've spent hours and hours...never knew about him. And I'm 67 years old!
Dr.Grande, One of the reasons I appreciate your videos is because of your authenticity. I feel that there is no question that I can trust you and your efforts. I related to the way you spoke about making a decision to focus on what you love even though it it may mean sacrifice. I agree. I love my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice and I love serving all people. Fairness and diversity is a moral necessity in my life. My practice is the most meaningful thing in my life-so being unattached isn’t as hard as other people imagine it must be-no partner, no kids, one dog. Right now, that’s plenty! Thank you for doing this work. It’s just nice to watch a trustworthy male figure sharing the topics that interest me. I find your presentations to be so interesting and helpful, and you, as a presenter to be a pleasure to watch.
An excess of faith in anything can be a problem. There was the time an old man was in bed passing away, his sons were in the room, while his wife was in the kitchen making cookies. The old man could smell the cookies cooking and says to one of his sons, "Please bring me a cookie. I must have one last of my wife's cookies before I die." Son leaves the room and returns. Old man says, "Did you bring me the cookie?" Son says, "No, mom says they're for after the funeral."
I learn so much. I finally can explain the phenomenon of chicanery involved in these fraudsters. Thank you so much Dr. Grande. This situation is tragic.
My sister and I participated in a sweat lodge ceremony (for cleansing purposes) and we were told explicitly that if we felt uncomfortable we should leave the tent (they showed us an exit) and go to the lake to cool down. It is a very hot environment and the complete darkness is ore daunting!!! Glad we were cared for in our experience. It is very intense and not necessary to thrive!
@@joego7924 hehe, you know what I minded the most, was the mud that we were sitting on, we had towels to sit on but YUK! lol the heat part was great, every now and then somebody would add water to the fire pit and gosh I wished they had it again really!
"Why do people believe this stuff?" That's an easy question! People of all ages EAGERLY believe in simple/easy (and nonsensical) answers that mirror their desires; or promise to take away some type of pain. (Emotional or physical) As you know Dr. Grande, delusions often surpass the intensity of the original pain, and spill over like dominos in to other areas of delusion. Thanks for the interesting video!
I knew a family that believed this man and his spiel so much, they would spend their last few dollars on lottery tickets. The would meditate all night on the ticket really believing they would win because they believed they would. Then next day, they would start all over. Broke and trying to buy more tickets because JAR said they would be rich if they only believed it. Whew. What a road.
What is really scary is the belief tyat if youmare positive enough you can heal yourself....eg of cancer...or if you take y cobunations of herbs...or holy water...you will be cured.
I remember when The Secret exploded onto the scene.... and I remember researching him a bit and just getting a questionable feeling about him. I sooo loved your advice when you said "It's their certainty that is so worrisome." Brilliant line Dr. Grande.... never put absolute faith into someone who claims to have all the answers to life's mysteries!
"Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man(or woman)- though my mind could think I still was a mad man(or woman)"- this seems to be the type of person who falls for s*it like this, as well as so many other cults...
Wow I couldn't click fast enough to hear what you are going to say about this one!! This story has fascinated me since the beginning and might even grab my attention away from which cacti are on, today! Thanks, Dr Grande.
So, he understands quantum physics, but doesn’t know that people die from exposure to near-boiling temperatures? I ad a friend give me The Secret decades ago. How I actually finished it, I’ll never know. That friendship ended.
Just watched Enlighten Us on Prime! Since living in Arizona I have been following this case. Thank you so much for posting your opinions on that documentary. It always surprises me how people are so willing to follow someone who they think has the answers. I was fortunate enough to take a course on positive psychology at WNMU undergrad for CMB thinking it would be an easy A elective. What I didn’t realize was how much it helped me personally. Considering the tuition for that college I feel like got off easy. Thanks Dr. grande for the excellent content!
It is very much, Dr. Grande. I have recognized the case when I have seen that part with camps. Your analysis is truthful and people should see this. Cacti🧡🧡 Thank you, Dr. Grande.
WOW! Thank you for covering this! I remember when this happened! I was attending cosmetology school from fall of 2010-spring of 2012 and we had a 45 minute class called Salon Success where they used The Secret and 212degrees to get us "fired up for success". The funny thing is, most of the young adults in the class thought it was a waste of time and made fun of it. But the older students seemed to get really excited about it. I found that intersting and have a few theories, but too much for a youtube comment.
Guru = enlightening people’s philosophical outlooks (free of charge). If your wisdom doesn’t help 100,000s of people live fruitful lives, it’s taboo (in India) for others to refer to you as ‘guru’. The word’s _not_ a synonym for mentor or life coach. Ty Dr. Grande!
It is a sad fact that people in need, be it spiritually, emotionally, or perhaps psychology, are venerable . This case illustrates how common sense is lost when desperation cancels reason. Ty Dr. Grande
I am a Lakota from a tribe in South Dakota where the Inipi (sweat lodge) originates. We teach that at ANY TIME during the ceremony ANY PARTICIPANT can say "Mitakuye Oyasin" (All My Relations) and the ceremony will temporarily stop, the door man must open the door, and the participant is allowed to leave, no questions asked, no harassment, no teasing, no negative connotations are imputed whatsoever. This guy was WAY out of line.
Dr. Grande, I just received your book! I am so happy, this is the best part of my rather blah day. Well, I guess the night is young for me. I won’t be able to wait until tomorrow to start reading it.😅📖📚
I think this was ultimately a trilogy 1. unlock your inner self 2. unlock your inner sell (as the good Doc suggested 3. Locked up in a cell. The trifecta
A VERY interesting account of this "guru's" self-centered career, Doctor Grande. -- So much strange information, given to us in a clear, concise manner. A fascinating analysis as always!! 👍--This one really has me thinking, about how EASY it is for people to assume leadership roles, even though they are not qualified.
Oh wow. Didn’t know this sweat lodge guy was also The Secret guy. Eons ago I bought the book...a few years later I attracted 25 cents back when I sold it a garage sale. 😆 Interesting video 💖💕💖👍🏼
Yeah, I've seen a lot of positive beautiful children in the ER! It's so sad that people fall for that crap! Once again thank you Dr. Grande for your insight. 🙏❤️
I’ve done a sweat lodge before (not his of course) the leader told us to to leave anytime we felt we needed to. I made it through all rounds. It was hell. However, it was a good experience. I did mine with an actual native. No compensation was asked for.
This is a brilliant and perceptive video, with a little subtle humour thrown in. It provides a lesson that sadly will be lost on those attracted by New Age gurus (ie conmen) because as Dr Grande says they are in a comfort zone that is preferable in their minds to facing truth.
Your quality of reasoning and your calm approach is both reassuring, grounding and instructive. What I enjoy the most is the low key humor here and there. Please analyse Charles Sobrhaj in connection or not with The serpent
Much of our life experiences are based on our perceptions not our reality. And this is what spritual influencers - from new age gurus to good old-fashioned prosperity preachers - prey upon: The power we have given to material wealth and money through our perceptions.
I've read a lot of self development books and The Secret is the worst bit of victim blaming trash I have ever read. You just wouldn't believe how far it went in blaming innocent people for their own misfortune when they could have done nothing to change what happened.
@@andybrown3016 I actually used to be obsessed with it and Tolles teachings. Now I find it and Tolle very cult like. On a surface level some useful things that even a psychologist would recommend but beneath that very manipulative and potentially dangerous. In fact in cult forums Tolles name comes up often where people have experienced depersonalisation and are suicidal after what initially felt peaceful to eventually turn out disastrous.
@@andybrown3016 also what sort of activism is Tolle involved in apart from sitting around ignoring everything. Does he care about starving children or our future planet ect. He’s pretty cashed up and could actually make a difference if he actually cared. Im guessing not as the future doesn’t seem to matter much to him. The point is that he is just a con artist like the rest of them and has probably get another side to him which people would be shocked or even horrified to discover. These sort of people almost always do!!
@@bernardsmith1230 I actually agree with you that making a vast amount of money (Tolle is worth an estimated 70 million dollars) is rather contradictory to the core principles of spirituality. But it is not just him who is benefitting financially it simply goes with the territory if you are successful and have a big audience. Essentially if he really practiced what he preached then yes he should use that money to help other people. I know I would if I had that wealth but everyone is different. Also the point you made about depersonalisation can’t really be directed at Tolle in particular for what he teaches.And that is because this is something that is well documented within spirituality in general often referred to as the “dark night of the soul”. It is very common. And yes it is potentially even worse than normal depression. I have experienced it personally. This deep existential angst accompanied by depersonalisation and derealisation is a dark side of spirituality that is not often acknowledged. I agree people should be made more aware of this. But what Tolle teaches is not revolutionary, he is not saying anything new. His teachings and concepts are really a rehash of Buddhist, Taoist and Advaita Vedanta philosophy. He simply introduces eastern spirituality to a western audience.
I did a sweatlodge once and I got heavy extreem migraines, and also almost died of hyperthermia . The Shaman told me it was normal and to stay in the lodge, but I really got very sick and felt like my head explodes. He encouraged me to stay in and thank god I said: no, I am going out now. I really think if I stayed longer I would have had serious injury. Or worse. I had an extreme migraine for a week after. Sweatlodges are not healthy! It should be foribidden. You are forced to stay in and the whole group encourages you to stay in, but your body screams that you should go out now! If that isn’t intuition enough, I don’t know what intuition is. I was in the spiritual world ( New age world) for a whyle but since the Corona pandemic, I saw how dangerous these gurus are, telling everybody to don’t weir masks and that the Corona virus is fake, and that your should rebel against the rules and the gouvernement, and if you get the vaccine you will have a deadly cocktail put in your body and all that nonsense. And I was shocked to see how many people believe this. I lost a lot of my spiritual friends in this pandemic who believe this shit. I think they are completely insane and like if they are in a cult. They were very kind and nice people but now they seem schizofrenic.
sweatlodges are around for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. the benefits countless people have from sweatlodges is immense. then aruviel evenstar comes and says it should be forbidden. delusional you are.
You know spiritualism is a aspect of the occult. It’s about oneness once you empty yourself that’s when you’re enlightened all the meditating is just calling spirits (demons) to you. Same with the death of yourself. Christian do it but are filled with the holy spirit( happens by being dipped in water)but in new age it’s demons but you’re told it’s oneness and we’re all god. Once you’re possessed if you can control it you can’t become successful from the supernatural help or you’re ruined star hearing voices so you start doing drugs or want to kill yourself.
That strongly reminds me of my highschool years. At German primary and secondary schools students have compulsory classes either in theology (catholic, protestant, or muslim) or ethics. A very important subject in the catholic theology classes at my time was how to recognize cults, to understand their social and economic processes and how to defend against their manipulation techniques.
This was told to me many years ago as an old Persian proverb, but i cannot vouch for its provenance: he who knows not, and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Shun him. He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a child. Teach him. He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep. Waken him. But he who knows, and knows that he knows is wise. Follow him.
I remember hearing this story and felt so sad. My intuition always knew that the secret was all about making some people very wealthy. I agree with you on this.
I think many of us have been temporarily seduced by such lovely nonsense. I was in the late 80s. Like the op, I can't say I truly believe in anything now, other than to be kind.
Thank you, Dr. Grande, for explaining the appeal of gurus for alleviating mental pain. Counseling is a necessity to safeguard against this vulnerability.
The problem here is that people skipped form the Harmonic Wealth level directly to Spiritual Warrior. Common sense tells you not to skip levels like that! Think, people.
Common sense would tell anybody that the terms "harmonic wealth" and "spiritual warrior" are bullshit marketing terms devised to make weak people feel good about themselves without having to earn it.
i think there are more reasons why people go to these new age guru's. Not just that they are unwilling to do the hard work it is to go to a therapist. They could have had bad experiences with therapists, feel that it doesn't help, therapist may be unable to help them with the feelings they have, and so on. I found the audiobooks by Louise Hay, and while she might be a "new age guru" her teachings have helped me tremendously; she wasn't very "woo woo", and thought me to forgive my parents and get on with my own life, stop blaming others for my failures, and that I can do it despite all the limiting beliefs I've held over myself. A lot of these things a therapist would probably also have told me; but to get to a therapist in my country I need a referral from my GP, and then I will be put on a waiting list. It can be years before you get anyone to talk to.
Chopra's niche in life is reassuring rich Americans that he knows how to (and can teach them how to) sneak their elephants through the eye of the biblical needle.
@@petertreid Didja know? The "eye of the needle" was a small door in the wall around Jerusalem. For a camel to go through, the beast had to crawl on its knees.
@@JiveDadson Did you ever try to get a camel to crawl on its knees? Did you ever see a camel crawl on its knees? Probably not. Camels have no knees on their back legs. The "eye of the needle" gate is a myth. The Aramaic words for camel and rope are very similar [G'aMLoA vs KHaB,LoA]. More likely the quote is a mistranslation of the more logical "It is easier to get a rope through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter [heaven]."
Can you discuss the case of 10 year old Robert Thompson and Jon Venables who lure and killed 2 year James Patrick Bulger, I was always wondering what would bring children to want to kidnapped torture and kill a toddler listening to there confessions tapes was so crazy to me and also how there where barely punish at the center they where sent to in fear it Willard them worse as adult
I feel so sad that people lost their lives because they were seeking "success". Everyone knows in their heart that there are no "shortcuts" , but it's just so tempting to b
Thanks Dr. G! This was very interesting. The attempt to avoid personal pain, like loneliness, fears, anxiety etc, is at the core why these people become so successful. People try to grow spiritually without facing themselves, without looking inside and dealing with what lies hidden under often multiple layers of their personality. This is not healing, it's avoidance, and it doesn't work. But these gurus urge them on, promising riches and what not. A make believe world is what it is. A fool leading fools. Very dangerous, and not only physically dangerous as in this case where people died, but also mentally and spiritually dangerous. It's difficult to find your way back once you got lost in this nonsense and face again your real life lessons.
"Gurus pretend to have figured out the meaning of life when really what they have figured out is how to separate people from their money. To be fair, they are brilliant". Very well said Dr Grande ! If you think you are not vulnerable to these gurus, think twice. Greetings from Europe, France.
What a great video Dr. G! During “The Secret” heyday, there was another guru who encouraged people to pay him $4,000 for the opportunity to sit in his Rolls Royce. He claimed if they could “feel” what that was like, then they would manifest money faster. Thank you for bringing attention to the grifters in a well thought out way, while tossing in some fun puns. 😎👍
Some are readily vulnerable, some are not at all. I am not buying into some cult bull$hit.
Next time I catch someone in a lie, I'm going to look them square in the eye and calmly state, "You have a poor relationship with the truth." Can't wait to watch their reaction. 🤔😯😕
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Right!!! I got this one locked and loaded, timing is everything. lol, That's a good one. Thx Dr Grande🌵 I'll be sure to footnote you afterwards 💫😀
Epic lol so am I
People who have suffered a recent loss or trauma are especially vulnerable to cults and gurus.
Or people feeling disenfranchised.
"He thought of himself as a victim, so it was always about just one victim." This is true about so many people.
'Ray made ponchos available for $250 each.' You've got to admit, he didn't miss any opportunity to separate the rubes from their money.
He should have worked in the investment field. He would have made a brilliant private equity executive.
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I think Martha Stewart made ponchos while she was..uh, away from home for several months but I don’t believe she sold hers.
Just a reminder, I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; just speculating what could be happening in a sweat lodge like this.
Lol !!! That made me laugh coffee out through my nose 😂
@@anonymousstrangeness7348You haven't been watching the Doctor too long! I have no nose hairs because of him! 👃 It's all good cuz I'm female! Lol❣🤭
When will Oprah Winfrey be held accountable for unleashing all these frauds on society and giving them credibility? This guy, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, etc., etc.
Wow!! That was a good one!!
Good one hehe .🤣
I’ve NEVER seen a more accurate example of a person who is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”
That is one dangerous human.
He is not dangerous, he is just funny... It's the followers that are the dangerous one's.
"Wich is worse? The crazy or the one's following the crazy"
- some smart guy said that - 😜
@@marino3974 they are BOTH (or all) dangerous, but the ConMan is more dangerous one, as he is leading many to danger. Funny? I think you need a more fitting adjective.
@@The_Red_Pill__ But if you look at them without the followers they'r just clowns shouting nonsens in the dark.. Just like dictators, cult leaders and and such... Only when followers puts them in the light they become dangerous. You saw it with Trump recently, he was just funny at first🤡 then with backup he became dictator like😵, wanted to ban free press if they didn't like him, conspiracies, kids alone in cages, some dying! Himself("I'm the chosen one")🤭& followers said he was sent by God and got people killed in the end... as his followers believed they could ensure his power with a capitol riot... But before all that in 2016 you just laughed at him right, like "Trump, President? Yeah right" 😂.. and 2021..😲
Oh there are so many more out there. 😳
@@nataliesue2485 Check out one of the douchebags in India, his name is called swami nithyananda, he redefines the laws of physics, and there are so many people who fall for his bullshit.
Oh Dr. G.. Master of understatement as always. "Some people accuse Ray of having a poor relationship with the truth." What a nice way of saying "Ray is a damn liar!"
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Dr G is a Master of the Understated Euphemism!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
They use his full name to distinguish him from James Earl Ray, who only killed one person.
I'm such a skeptic and it's so hard to understand how people fall for MLMs and gurus at this point
I'm so glad I'm cynical. It's saved me thousands of dollars.
A lot of people don’t realize that getting rich quick is pretty rare and usually an unreliable path to success.
They say you can be “incredibly intelligent” and still become the victim of a cult, but I think that’s BS. No way am I worshipping any human being.
Same! If you are aware of anything at all, why on earth would you buy off on these things?!?!
Because you’re rational and of sound mind, often times these con artists prey on those who’re going through a difficult time and thus aren’t thinking clearly and are easily manipulated. It’s all very calculated, these ppl know exactly what they’re doing
We joined "Chapel of Light" in Lake Whitney TX many years ago. It was New Age and it made no sense to me and I was not liked as a result. There was a woman who said I could quit taking meds for epilepsy and my husband convinced me to do just that. The lady who balanced swung a stone of some sorts over my head and she said I was healed and stop the med. Well of course I had a seizure and finally my husband saw the 'cult' for what it was and we were ostracized. These folks would have nothing to do with us because we opposed what they were doing. They always wanted money. And they always were smiling and happy. made me want to pull my hair out!
Interesting comment. While I'm sorry you had a seizure, and could have died....that experience helped you dodge a huge bullet! Glad you refused to be a victim of this huckster! ❤🧡💛💚🖤💙🤎
it's the "always smiling and happy" that makes me want to run fast, run far.
I too had a friend tell me that she was so proud of her son for stopping the medication he was prescribed in the hospital after an assessment for depression. She supported him in “beating it” with Jesus help. I was speechless, but now know I would have asked if she could follow her own advice and beat her serious heart condition without her medication? She had medical issues and was religious about her medication and Doctors recommendations.
Sounds like every church I've ever been to.
Many wolves in sheep's clothing in religious groups of all denominations. It's like evil knows the best place to do it's nasty work.
I didn’t think you would ever do a video about someone I had personally met! I’m no longer involved in anything remotely connected to JAR, but this is going to hit home. I’m going to be taking slow, deep breaths while watching, as my friend & mentor, Liz, was one of the people who died tragically ... I can still picture her wonderful smile, and hear her voice on my phone during our calls. RIP dear friend. You are missed. 🙏🏼💔
I did the board break challenge at a Harmonic Wealth Seminar in 2007. Thankfully, first try, and no pain or splinters in my hand! Thank God I didn’t go further...
@@traceynomatterwhat383 ....how much money did it take to break that board?
@@landofthelivingskies3318 I don’t recall, as it was 13 years ago, but I assure you it wasn’t anything like the Sedona level stuff! That would have been have been over a year of mortgage payments!
💔 I’m so sorry for your loss
Please accept my most sincere condolences on Liz's passing. I send cyberhugs to you and your family and friends. 💔😪💔😪
One thing I might add about these motivational "Gurus" is that they need narcissistic supply, because most of them are narcissists. I like what you said about how their focus is on positive thinking, which in of itself is not bad; but can also be an avoidance of pain like you were saying in your video.
Most of them are COVERT narcissists. As HG TUDOR call them: "Mid-rangers".
Every psychopath is a narc but not every narc is a psychopath
Great videos lately. I always watch after a shower, because your humor is so dry, it cuts down on towel wash cycles by 37%.
Hahahaaa😂
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Good one! 🤣
😂😂😂....Will try that Scott!! 37%,,,I mean that is quite substantial!
Ha ja
What's really amazing to me is how gullible people are, especially when it comes to religion, politics and money. Lastly. Once Oprah shows interest in someone run in the opposite direction.
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Omigod yes! nd I really used to like Oprah. But here's the thing about the gurus, and I've had lots of practice observing, being a child of the '60s, why does no one work out that if a person is offering you a higher spirituality no money should be involved, right? Why is this hard to see?
@@Hollylivengood Wut? May I introduce you to any church...? Biggest scamners of them all. Lol. Child rapists'll never get a dime out of me.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Worst ones. Worst gurus you can find.
Their called Democrats!
I won't be wasting any money on, "The Secret." Dr Grande, you're explaining the sociopaths, debunking the myths, exposing the fake gurus and teaching us a bit about ourselves in the process...👍
Thank you for the ❤️ much appreciated. Eileen. U K
i read that silly book when it came out. i was astonished anyone could fall for such nonsense.
@@bobbyologun1517 I watched the video. That little kid wishing for the new bike. . . That never worked for me. :)
There was a time no matter what was going on around me my thoughts and feelings were stifled with “think positive”. I now know it meant to deny reality.
@@marciabradley7660 Purveyors of positivity are hiding extreme viciousness. Who could possibly believe pediatric cancer is a result of "attracting negativity?" Or some sort of personal failure? (Did the mother fail? Did the father?)
Were the people who died on 9/11 all on a negative trip? And our troops who died in Afghanistan and Iraq? If only they had read The Secret, they'd all still be around, attracting abundance.
You’re the most hilarious stoic I’ve ever heard. You’re so casual about the quips! 😆
And he does it so timely and effortlessly. Imagine conversations with people he doesn’t like. He would shade them so casually not sure if they would notice until after the convo was over LOL. I love listening to him LOL
I keep having to go back to the beginning of the video to play over and over. So funny
I know luv it
I completely agree with your closing statement-“never listen to spiritual and motivational gurus.”
I think a major contributor to their success is the fact that many people enjoy the feeling of belonging to a community that shares the same values and ideas. So, even if something may look a little off, that might be overlooked if a group of people is endorsing it. That’s sad and dangerous.
Thank you so much for addressing this important topic Dr. Grande!❤️
I just think most humans are very gullible
Jim Jones' followers felt the camaraderie. To the very end.
Dr. Grande is my favorite "Guru" 😉 Happy New Year 2022 to all🎉✨🎇
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to belong
@@crongusclips7836 I never said there was
Dr. Grande, I believe you your channel went from 700k to 712k subscribers in only 9 days!
That’s amazing! I hope it continues to grow at this amazing pace, I think very soon it will reach 1M subs. 🙌🏼
He had a poor relationship with the truth hahaha.....that's very nice of you dr Grande... hello from Johannesburg South Africa
Hello from Cape Town
Hello fellow Joburger, from Nepal
Hello from Joburg too!
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Hello from Prospect Park
My jaw DROPPED when I heard how hot the lodge was. Wow.
It wasn't even a real sweat lodge. No Native American would use a plastic tarp for a sweat lodge. It's supposed to "breathe" and it's also not a "contest" to see who can tough it out the longest.
I live in Scotland, I didn't even know temperatures like that existed !!!!
@@rosewhite259 he had everything all wrong! What a reckless fraud
Look up Coffeezilla’s interview with the victim’s mother. James Ray killed a young woman and then gave her grieving mother relief money that was less than her daughters cost of attending the event. So he essentially still made money off her dying
@@lanceanthony198 Apparently, these people don't know how to call Visa and dispute a charge...lol
Another analytical slice of good sense, served with a side of pithy humour from Dr Grande. Bravo!
I hit the 'like' button even before I start the video. Dr Grande's content is quality! Hard work shows!
Always!! 👍🏼🎯
PREACH!! We do not deserve a guy like Grande.
Hello Dr. G! One of the things you say that I love the most is that someone "has a poor relationship with the truth!" I use that all the time because it sounds SO much better than "he was lying." As a teacher it's very hard to say to a parent that their child is "lying" to them but they take it much better when I say "they have a poor relationship with the truth!" Thanks for this little quip!
If people thought for themselves more, they wouldn't be so susceptible to the "answers" provided by others.
Seems a minority generally
I like that. so true
“Responsibility is a unique concept... You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you... If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion, or ignorance or passing the blame can shift the burden to someone else. Unless you can point your finger at the man who is responsible when something goes wrong, then you have never had anyone really responsible.”
― Admiral H.G. Rickover, Father of the US Nuclear Navy
wow, that`s a pretty good quote. copy and paste
I can't believe how callous he was in talking about the homicides! Such a tragic case! But thanks for the guru roast Dr Grande!😉💙💙
First time I saw him on tv I thought "Whoa, what a sociopath! How can people not notice those deceiving eyes?".
I can't ever figure this one out. Why can't people tell people like him are completely deranged?
@@rosewhite259 Because most of us aren't licensed, therapists.
a lot of people don't understand even basic human psychology. People often confuse narcissism and confidence for expertise and wisdom. And the biggest problem of all - people want quick fixes. As a teacher I've seen it a thousand times; anything that says "quick and easy," "every other system is doing it wrong," or "here's the secret you need to see," will make a lot of money. As long as people want something other than hard work and determination, they'll jump in and pay good money for it.
And the smile, that creepy, human mimicking smile.. Brrrr🤪
Still creepy
Although I am not spiritual, I love the way fans of this channel support each other with condolences and good wishes! Dr. Grande - you are creating an environment that fosters care and consideration of others and that is sorely needed in today's world! Thanks!💎
He’s a guru, ponchos are being crocheted by the minions😼
4:33 “‘The Deception” would’ve been a more accurate title than “The Secret.”’ 🤣
Oprah Winfrey's involvement in this is sadistic.
.. hmm🤔.. YES.. but it can always be a secret for those who not knowing their being decieved.. tho.. even for the deciever in some cases. Soo.. secret can absolutely be a word of use here.. as long as we not knowing the faulty cause...😁😖.. kind of overexpainatory but ”technically the truth”.. 👋🏼😌🇸🇪
@@lindaedvardsson4218 The Secret helped me when I needed support.
@@carolineobrien6301 ohh..😌👌🏼.. nooow we talking..😅. I know exactly what You mean by that.. My explanations was just mine.. also, to hep me and support my understanding..👏🏼😊.. Thank You😌.. And sorry I ”kind of” throwed Your joke away..🥴.. That was not my intent tho.. You took this just as I wanted to.. so Thank You//be safe//👏🏼😌🇸🇪
@@carolineobrien6301 There are probably many such situations where the conditions allow people to let down their guard. I too have attended seminars, one anyway, and it was just full of stuff I already knew.
Honestly, books from Louise Hay have helped me more than therapy.. therapists don’t seem to be interested really helping you.. they just listen and ask stupid questions. But in the books of Louise Hay there she gives you help, for example "we are all victims of victims" meaning, we think our past was bad, but if go back a generation and we try to think what our parents had to endure, it puts everything in perspective. Also she says to imagine your parents as 4 year olds and to hold them and say it’s okay, they don’t have to be afraid...etc..this helped me sooooo much more than a therapist who would only tell you :you can’t change your parents you can only change yourself, and leave you hanging with that hole in your heart...
If any of Dr. Grande's viewers get arrested now, you're obligated to become a prison keynote speaker to "unlock your inner cell" or it's negligent comedy
Lol!!
Priceless. Absolutely priceless.
Wow !!! 😂 😂 😂
The video had an abrupt edit right there too. I think he may have actually laughed and took it out so as not to ruin his image😂🤣
@@MamaPinks the couple videos where he has this those outtakes at the end are *chef's kiss*
Thank you so much Dr. Grande! I fell into “The Secret” for about a year. Led me to a serious downer the next year. (I am not bipolar).
I can honestly say, at least for me that I used to be a very angry person. When I decided that I was going to be consciously happy towards people, I found I was attracting more joyus type people. I can also say, that I am truly happy in my thoughts now. It was like my brain was trained to be angry before, it was easy to be angry. Now, it's easy to look at brighter sides, respond with positivity to negative comments, and I think I retrained my brain to start with joy first, then anger if needed. It's gotten me a long way in the last 13 years! (A whole lot less drama too😉🤭
Edited to say, I'm only rich with happiness, otherwise I'm broke AF. 🙃
I did that to! It saved my marriage 💑
It's true - being forthright and positive means people like that will want to hang out with you. People like likeable people, and you'll like yourself more, too x
I'm using the LOA to manifest a Porsche 550 Spyder for you, Doc.
What? Dr. Grande wants a James Dean car? I've been researching Dean's life and learned all about his purchase of the 550 Spyder. The whole story. I've spent hours and hours...never knew about him. And I'm 67 years old!
Dr.Grande, One of the reasons I appreciate your videos is because of your authenticity. I feel that there is no question that I can trust you and your efforts. I related to the way you spoke about making a decision to focus on what you love even though it it may mean sacrifice. I agree. I love my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice and I love serving all people. Fairness and diversity is a moral necessity in my life. My practice is the most meaningful thing in my life-so being unattached isn’t as hard as other people imagine it must be-no partner, no kids, one dog. Right now, that’s plenty!
Thank you for doing this work. It’s just nice to watch a trustworthy male figure sharing the topics that interest me. I find your presentations to be so interesting and helpful, and you, as a presenter to be a pleasure to watch.
An excess of faith in anything can be a problem. There was the time an old man was in bed passing away, his sons were in the room, while his wife was in the kitchen making cookies. The old man could smell the cookies cooking and says to one of his sons, "Please bring me a cookie. I must have one last of my wife's cookies before I die." Son leaves the room and returns. Old man says, "Did you bring me the cookie?" Son says, "No, mom says they're for after the funeral."
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ahahaha! 🤣
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I learn so much. I finally can explain the phenomenon of chicanery involved in these fraudsters. Thank you so much Dr. Grande. This situation is tragic.
My sister and I participated in a sweat lodge ceremony (for cleansing purposes) and we were told explicitly that if we felt uncomfortable we should leave the tent (they showed us an exit) and go to the lake to cool down. It is a very hot environment and the complete darkness is ore daunting!!! Glad we were cared for in our experience. It is very intense and not necessary to thrive!
IN Guatemala called a Mayan sauna....loads of young people wanting to pretend to be woke hippies of this generation partake when they visit.
U drank the cool aid and survived!
@@joego7924 hehe, you know what I minded the most, was the mud that we were sitting on, we had towels to sit on but YUK! lol the heat part was great, every now and then somebody would add water to the fire pit and gosh I wished they had it again really!
This dumpy tent was huge, tho...I can tell you, if you're ready to pass out, you might not have enough time to GET out.
Just saying...
@@joego7924 Kool Aid
"Why do people believe this stuff?"
That's an easy question!
People of all ages EAGERLY believe in simple/easy (and nonsensical) answers that mirror their desires; or promise to take away some type of pain. (Emotional or physical)
As you know Dr. Grande, delusions often surpass the intensity of the original pain, and spill over like dominos in to other areas of delusion. Thanks for the interesting video!
I knew a family that believed this man and his spiel so much, they would spend their last few dollars on lottery tickets. The would meditate all night on the ticket really believing they would win because they believed they would. Then next day, they would start all over. Broke and trying to buy more tickets because JAR said they would be rich if they only believed it. Whew. What a road.
I just don’t understand how grown adults fall for this
@@SueP-D because hope springs eternal!
@@Jinxiefoo Lol 😂. Yup I guess you’re right
What is really scary is the belief tyat if youmare positive enough you can heal yourself....eg of cancer...or if you take y cobunations of herbs...or holy water...you will be cured.
I remember when The Secret exploded onto the scene.... and I remember researching him a bit and just getting a questionable feeling about him.
I sooo loved your advice when you said "It's their certainty that is so worrisome." Brilliant line Dr. Grande.... never put absolute faith into someone who claims to have all the answers to life's mysteries!
"If I claim to be a wise-man, surely means that I don't know."
"Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man(or woman)- though my mind could think I still was a mad man(or woman)"- this seems to be the type of person who falls for s*it like this, as well as so many other cults...
So so so true..
Wow I couldn't click fast enough to hear what you are going to say about this one!! This story has fascinated me since the beginning and might even grab my attention away from which cacti are on, today! Thanks, Dr Grande.
This was the first time I noticed them.
So, he understands quantum physics, but doesn’t know that people die from exposure to near-boiling temperatures? I ad a friend give me The Secret decades ago. How I actually finished it, I’ll never know. That friendship ended.
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Did your friendship end because of the book?
@@pinkwakabeagle Well, it was definitely the beginning of the end. Too much woo woo for me.
@@myunknownland9272 Oprah is the WORST New Age charlatan-guru of them all! I hope he does an episode on HER.
"The take easy to please to a new level." Dr. Grande has the politest disses.
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Just watched Enlighten Us on Prime! Since living in Arizona I have been following this case. Thank you so much for posting your opinions on that documentary. It always surprises me how people are so willing to follow someone who they think has the answers. I was fortunate enough to take a course on positive psychology at WNMU undergrad for CMB thinking it would be an easy A elective. What I didn’t realize was how much it helped me personally. Considering the tuition for that college I feel like got off easy. Thanks Dr. grande for the excellent content!
It is very much, Dr. Grande. I have recognized the case when I have seen that part with camps.
Your analysis is truthful and people should see this.
Cacti🧡🧡
Thank you, Dr. Grande.
WOW! Thank you for covering this! I remember when this happened! I was attending cosmetology school from fall of 2010-spring of 2012 and we had a 45 minute class called Salon Success where they used The Secret and 212degrees to get us "fired up for success". The funny thing is, most of the young adults in the class thought it was a waste of time and made fun of it. But the older students seemed to get really excited about it. I found that intersting and have a few theories, but too much for a youtube comment.
Congratulations on your book! I just saw your video in which you announced it, and I’m definitely going to be picking one up!
what is the name of the book? 'The Secret"? hahaha
Guru = enlightening people’s philosophical outlooks (free of charge). If your wisdom doesn’t help 100,000s of people live fruitful lives, it’s taboo (in India) for others to refer to you as ‘guru’. The word’s _not_ a synonym for mentor or life coach. Ty Dr. Grande!
Laughed out loud for real at the "unlock your inner cell" comment!
It is a sad fact that people in need, be it spiritually, emotionally, or perhaps psychology, are venerable . This case illustrates how common sense is lost when desperation cancels reason. Ty Dr. Grande
@@marythomas1198 Maybe autocorrect is to blame for that one.
"A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person."
- Cipolla's Third Basic Law of Stupidity
Excellent comment! 💗
I have been paraphrasing this all my life and I've never seen this before nor was aware of the Author.😁
No, the most dangerous person is the follower
Amen.
I am a Lakota from a tribe in South Dakota where the Inipi (sweat lodge) originates. We teach that at ANY TIME during the ceremony ANY PARTICIPANT can say "Mitakuye Oyasin" (All My Relations) and the ceremony will temporarily stop, the door man must open the door, and the participant is allowed to leave, no questions asked, no harassment, no teasing, no negative connotations are imputed whatsoever. This guy was WAY out of line.
“Why do people believe all this stuff “? Once again, Dr Grande nails it!!!
People are looking for hope and happiness.
Idk that’s why I’m here hoping Dr Grande can tell me!!
He went on to list his theories about it. They way you've posted it makes it sound like a judgment call.
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions "
- Someone, somewhere -🤔
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I love how incredibly snarky AND dry Dr Grande manages to be at the same time. It's sheer brilliance.
3:21 the self satisfaction dr grande gets when he sets up and executes a good punchline is why i am here
Good timing Dr Grande, just put my feet up and got nice and comfy for the evening.
Dr. Grande, I just received your book! I am so happy, this is the best part of my rather blah day.
Well, I guess the night is young for me. I won’t be able to wait until tomorrow to start reading it.😅📖📚
I think this was ultimately a trilogy 1. unlock your inner self 2. unlock your inner sell (as the good Doc suggested 3. Locked up in a cell. The trifecta
The Secret was the best thing that ever happened to modern con artists!
A VERY interesting account of this "guru's" self-centered career, Doctor Grande. -- So much strange information, given to us in a clear, concise manner. A fascinating analysis as always!! 👍--This one really has me thinking, about how EASY it is for people to assume leadership roles, even though they are not qualified.
Oh wow. Didn’t know this sweat lodge guy was also The Secret guy. Eons ago I bought the book...a few years later I attracted 25 cents back when I sold it a garage sale. 😆
Interesting video 💖💕💖👍🏼
I think he was a conman with a giant ego, exploiting very vulnerable people.
Yeah, I've seen a lot of positive beautiful children in the ER! It's so sad that people fall for that crap! Once again thank you Dr. Grande for your insight. 🙏❤️
I’ve done a sweat lodge before (not his of course) the leader told us to to leave anytime we felt we needed to. I made it through all rounds. It was hell. However, it was a good experience. I did mine with an actual native. No compensation was asked for.
Just don't go to this guy's house if he invites you and tells you he has a sauna
Okay . . the snark was SPOT ON with this one! I can't pick just one! Started giggling at "Oh! Like a pyramid scheme!" and just kept on from there.
This is a brilliant and perceptive video, with a little subtle humour thrown in. It provides a lesson that sadly will be lost on those attracted by New Age gurus (ie conmen) because as Dr Grande says they are in a comfort zone that is preferable in their minds to facing truth.
I would enjoy you doing a broadcast on Carlos Castaneda, where a UCLA anthropologist becomes guru of a ‘Yaqui Way of Knowledge’.
Oh that sounds like quite an adventure.
Good day, Dr. Grande! Happy to be here so early 😸
I would really like Dr Grande to break down philosophical theories as well.
anyone agrees?
Your quality of reasoning and your calm approach is both reassuring, grounding and instructive. What I enjoy the most is the low key humor here and there. Please analyse Charles Sobrhaj in connection or not with The serpent
I still can't believe Dr. Grande has a family. In my head, he was a single guy. Mind blown. Love the content :)
Rational, fair and cute! Our Doctor Grande!
Couldn't agree more!
OMG!! LOVE YOU DR G!! Been asking about the LOA (the Secret). The "deception" so accurate. Thank you thank you!!!🥰👍💚🌺❤👏🌼🥂🏜
Much of our life experiences are based on our perceptions not our reality. And this is what spritual influencers - from new age gurus to good old-fashioned prosperity preachers - prey upon: The power we have given to material wealth and money through our perceptions.
I've read a lot of self development books and The Secret is the worst bit of victim blaming trash I have ever read. You just wouldn't believe how far it went in blaming innocent people for their own misfortune when they could have done nothing to change what happened.
The ‘power of now’ is my worst.
@@bernardsmith1230 why ?
@@andybrown3016 I actually used to be obsessed with it and Tolles teachings. Now I find it and Tolle very cult like. On a surface level some useful things that even a psychologist would recommend but beneath that very manipulative and potentially dangerous. In fact in cult forums Tolles name comes up often where people have experienced depersonalisation and are suicidal after what initially felt peaceful to eventually turn out disastrous.
@@andybrown3016 also what sort of activism is Tolle involved in apart from sitting around ignoring everything. Does he care about starving children or our future planet ect. He’s pretty cashed up and could actually make a difference if he actually cared. Im guessing not as the future doesn’t seem to matter much to him. The point is that he is just a con artist like the rest of them and has probably get another side to him which people would be shocked or even horrified to discover. These sort of people almost always do!!
@@bernardsmith1230 I actually agree with you that making a vast amount of money (Tolle is worth an estimated 70 million dollars) is rather contradictory to the core principles of spirituality. But it is not just him who is benefitting financially it simply goes with the territory if you are successful and have a big audience. Essentially if he really practiced what he preached then yes he should use that money to help other people. I know I would if I had that wealth but everyone is different.
Also the point you made about depersonalisation can’t really be directed at Tolle in particular for what he teaches.And that is because this is something that is well documented within spirituality in general often referred to as the “dark night of the soul”. It is very common. And yes it is potentially even worse than normal depression. I have experienced it personally. This deep existential angst accompanied by depersonalisation and derealisation is a dark side of spirituality that is not often acknowledged. I agree people should be made more aware of this. But what Tolle teaches is not revolutionary, he is not saying anything new. His teachings and concepts are really a rehash of Buddhist, Taoist and Advaita Vedanta philosophy. He simply introduces eastern spirituality to a western audience.
Nothing shows wealth more than paying nearly 10k for a retreat!
I did a sweatlodge once and I got heavy extreem migraines, and also almost died of hyperthermia . The Shaman told me it was normal and to stay in the lodge, but I really got very sick and felt like my head explodes. He encouraged me to stay in and thank god I said: no, I am going out now. I really think if I stayed longer I would have had serious injury. Or worse. I had an extreme migraine for a week after. Sweatlodges are not healthy! It should be foribidden. You are forced to stay in and the whole group encourages you to stay in, but your body screams that you should go out now! If that isn’t intuition enough, I don’t know what intuition is.
I was in the spiritual world ( New age world) for a whyle but since the Corona pandemic, I saw how dangerous these gurus are, telling everybody to don’t weir masks and that the Corona virus is fake, and that your should rebel against the rules and the gouvernement, and if you get the vaccine you will have a deadly cocktail put in your body and all that nonsense. And I was shocked to see how many people believe this. I lost a lot of my spiritual friends in this pandemic who believe this shit. I think they are completely insane and like if they are in a cult. They were very kind and nice people but now they seem schizofrenic.
sweatlodges are around for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. the benefits countless people have from sweatlodges is immense. then aruviel evenstar comes and says it should be forbidden. delusional you are.
Look for truth in the Bible. People can get way off track apart from God’s word.
You know spiritualism is a aspect of the occult. It’s about oneness once you empty yourself that’s when you’re enlightened all the meditating is just calling spirits (demons) to you. Same with the death of yourself. Christian do it but are filled with the holy spirit( happens by being dipped in water)but in new age it’s demons but you’re told it’s oneness and we’re all god. Once you’re possessed if you can control it you can’t become successful from the supernatural help or you’re ruined star hearing voices so you start doing drugs or want to kill yourself.
Another fabulous video, but of course!
PS Please add the *coffee mug* to your store.
Thanks, Amy 😍
That strongly reminds me of my highschool years. At German primary and secondary schools students have compulsory classes either in theology (catholic, protestant, or muslim) or ethics. A very important subject in the catholic theology classes at my time was how to recognize cults, to understand their social and economic processes and how to defend against their manipulation techniques.
This was told to me many years ago as an old Persian proverb, but i cannot vouch for its provenance: he who knows not, and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Shun him. He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a child. Teach him. He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep. Waken him. But he who knows, and knows that he knows is wise. Follow him.
You would make a great judge- You’re logical and fair.
I’m hoping that you bring the spiky floor plant back to balance out your stage setup 😊
Beautifully and intelligently stated Dr. Grande, thank you for your insight and analysis.
Dr. Grande, I love your content, I watch it a LOT. Your voice is so soothing, I think you should read sleep stories as your next TH-cam gig.
Yes his voice would be good for sleep stories but not for trying to pay attention to his videos. It's too monotone.
Your info on James Arthur Ray and Eckart Tolle are very interesting. Would you consider doing a video on Byron Katie as well?
Yes please!!
Absolutely. That one is way overdue!
People were very upset about his opinions on Tolle. Tolle has many sheep.
I remember hearing this story and felt so sad. My intuition always knew that the secret was all about making some people very wealthy. I agree with you on this.
Love your content a lot Dr. Grande!
I used to believe in a bunch of this stuff plus more back in the 90s. Now I don’t believe in anything, so much more relaxed and happy.
_[laughing]_ Oh hello, mind twin!
I think many of us have been temporarily seduced by such lovely nonsense. I was in the late 80s. Like the op, I can't say I truly believe in anything now, other than to be kind.
Thank you, Dr. Grande, for explaining the appeal of gurus for alleviating mental pain. Counseling is a necessity to safeguard against this vulnerability.
The problem here is that people skipped form the Harmonic Wealth level directly to Spiritual Warrior. Common sense tells you not to skip levels like that! Think, people.
Ah, so! Thank you for clarification
You need a firm foundation for your pyramid scheme experience.
Common sense would tell anybody that the terms "harmonic wealth" and "spiritual warrior" are bullshit marketing terms devised to make weak people feel good about themselves without having to earn it.
i think there are more reasons why people go to these new age guru's. Not just that they are unwilling to do the hard work it is to go to a therapist. They could have had bad experiences with therapists, feel that it doesn't help, therapist may be unable to help them with the feelings they have, and so on. I found the audiobooks by Louise Hay, and while she might be a "new age guru" her teachings have helped me tremendously; she wasn't very "woo woo", and thought me to forgive my parents and get on with my own life, stop blaming others for my failures, and that I can do it despite all the limiting beliefs I've held over myself. A lot of these things a therapist would probably also have told me; but to get to a therapist in my country I need a referral from my GP, and then I will be put on a waiting list. It can be years before you get anyone to talk to.
Has the doc not-diagnosed Depak Chopra, only speculated what might be going on with a kook like him? I would enjoy that.
Chopra's niche in life is reassuring rich Americans that he knows how to (and can teach them how to) sneak their elephants through the eye of the biblical needle.
@@petertreid Didja know? The "eye of the needle" was a small door in the wall around Jerusalem. For a camel to go through, the beast had to crawl on its knees.
@@JiveDadson Did you ever try to get a camel to crawl on its knees? Did you ever see a camel crawl on its knees? Probably not. Camels have no knees on their back legs. The "eye of the needle" gate is a myth. The Aramaic words for camel and rope are very similar [G'aMLoA vs KHaB,LoA]. More likely the quote is a mistranslation of the more logical "It is easier to get a rope through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter [heaven]."
@@JiveDadson Sounds feasible, alright.
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Can you discuss the case of 10 year old Robert Thompson and Jon Venables who lure and killed 2 year James Patrick Bulger, I was always wondering what would bring children to want to kidnapped torture and kill a toddler listening to there confessions tapes was so crazy to me and also how there where barely punish at the center they where sent to in fear it Willard them worse as adult
I feel so sad that people lost their lives because they were seeking "success". Everyone knows in their heart that there are no "shortcuts" , but it's just so tempting to b
Believe in these criminal con artists and they are criminals. This ole boy should have been locked up for a hell of a long time.
"Unlock your inner cell." LOL, Dr. Grande, you crack me up!
Wow!This is awesome analysis!Thank you very much Dr. Grande! ♡
Thank you, Dr. Grande! As always, thank you for your work!
Shit! On behalf of Australia, I apologise for The Secret. I had no idea it was us 😩
Thanks Dr. G! This was very interesting.
The attempt to avoid personal pain, like loneliness, fears, anxiety etc, is at the core why these people become so successful. People try to grow spiritually without facing themselves, without looking inside and dealing with what lies hidden under often multiple layers of their personality. This is not healing, it's avoidance, and it doesn't work. But these gurus urge them on, promising riches and what not. A make believe world is what it is. A fool leading fools. Very dangerous, and not only physically dangerous as in this case where people died, but also mentally and spiritually dangerous. It's difficult to find your way back once you got lost in this nonsense and face again your real life lessons.