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One evening in the spring of 2008 a young man named Thomas, who was a college student in Chicago, was sitting in the office of the

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pastor of a church in the Chicago area who Thomas had met on the airplane when he went back to Los Angeles for his spring break a few weeks earlier.  When the pastor from Chicago

pastor of a church in the Chicago area who Thomas had met on the airplane when he went back to Los Angeles for his spring break a few weeks earlier.  When the pastor from Chicago

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introduced himself to Thomas on the airplane he told Thomas that he could call him Pastor Ron.  (Thomas and Pastor Ron are people who are real for the purposes of this story but who are not real in real life).

introduced himself to Thomas on the airplane he told Thomas that he could call him Pastor Ron.  (Thomas and Pastor Ron are people who are real for the purposes of this story but who are not real in real life).

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Thomas had enjoyed the conversation that he had with Pastor Ron on the airplane during their flight to Los Angeles (Pastor Ron had gone to Los Angeles to attend the yearly annual meeting of his church).

Thomas had enjoyed the conversation that he had with Pastor Ron on the airplane during their flight to Los Angeles (Pastor Ron had gone to Los Angeles to attend the yearly annual meeting of his church).

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Thomas had also talked with Pastor Ron a second time two weeks earlier.  On that occasion Thomas and his friend Dan had paid a visit to Pastor Ron at his church to talk to him about questions

Thomas had also talked with Pastor Ron a second time two weeks earlier.  On that occasion Thomas and his friend Dan had paid a visit to Pastor Ron at his church to talk to him about questions

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they had about things of a spiritual nature.  Thomas and Dan had enjoyed very much their conversation with Pastor Ron.  Dan had planned to come with Thomas to visit Pastor Ron tonight but something came up at the

they had about things of a spiritual nature.  Thomas and Dan had enjoyed very much their conversation with Pastor Ron.  Dan had planned to come with Thomas to visit Pastor Ron tonight but something came up at the

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last minute that forced him to stay home.

"Thomas", said Pastor Ron, "on the phone you said that you had some other questions about spiritual things that you and Dan have

last minute that forced him to stay home.

"Thomas", said Pastor Ron, "on the phone you said that you had some other questions about spiritual things that you and Dan have

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been discussing recently.  If you would like to start out by telling me some of the things that you guys have been talking about recently, I'd be glad to give you any insights that I might have when you are done."

been discussing recently.  If you would like to start out by telling me some of the things that you guys have been talking about recently, I'd be glad to give you any insights that I might have when you are done."

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"That sounds good", said Thomas.  "Pastor Ron, "when Dan and I were here last time you told us about how most of us have been in situations where we were going through a hard time and then we were very disappointed when the

"That sounds good", said Thomas.  "Pastor Ron, "when Dan and I were here last time you told us about how most of us have been in situations where we were going through a hard time and then we were very disappointed when the

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people around us (who we hoped would encourage us during our time of trouble) actually seemed to be happy about our misfortune (thereby making our pain even worse).  You explained that when a family is going

people around us (who we hoped would encourage us during our time of trouble) actually seemed to be happy about our misfortune (thereby making our pain even worse).  You explained that when a family is going

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through a hard time (such as a death in the family or a financial set back) and a new family member comes along, there is a danger that some of the more aggressive and unkind members of the community that the family

through a hard time (such as a death in the family or a financial set back) and a new family member comes along, there is a danger that some of the more aggressive and unkind members of the community that the family

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is a part of will start to put increased amounts of pressure on the family in an effort to hurt the family at a time when they are down and vulnerable.  Some families can handle this type of pressure and humiliation

is a part of will start to put increased amounts of pressure on the family in an effort to hurt the family at a time when they are down and vulnerable.  Some families can handle this type of pressure and humiliation

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better than others, but it is not easy for anyone to feel negative spiritual energy coming into them from members of their community when they feel that those people should be trying to

better than others, but it is not easy for anyone to feel negative spiritual energy coming into them from members of their community when they feel that those people should be trying to

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help them in their time of difficulty.  You said that when a family is pressured in this sort of a way and a new member is born into the family, there is a danger that the family will transfer the negative spiritual energy that

help them in their time of difficulty.  You said that when a family is pressured in this sort of a way and a new member is born into the family, there is a danger that the family will transfer the negative spiritual energy that

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is coming into them from the members of their community that are pressuring the family to the new family member.The other family members are able to keep their equilibrium because they do not have to

is coming into them from the members of their community that are pressuring the family to the new family member.The other family members are able to keep their equilibrium because they do not have to

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absorb the negative spiritual energy that was previously coming into them.  Pastor Ron, you told Dan and I that it was your belief that there are quite a few spiritually and psychologically vulnerable

absorb the negative spiritual energy that was previously coming into them.  Pastor Ron, you told Dan and I that it was your belief that there are quite a few spiritually and psychologically vulnerable

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people (people who have had their spiritual energy stolen from them by other people in the past) whose birth might have occurred at a time that was not convenient for their family.  Because of this fact

people (people who have had their spiritual energy stolen from them by other people in the past) whose birth might have occurred at a time that was not convenient for their family.  Because of this fact

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(and because the family decided to put the blame on the new member of the family) the new family member developed a reputation in their community as being a person who liked to hurt other people because it was

(and because the family decided to put the blame on the new member of the family) the new family member developed a reputation in their community as being a person who liked to hurt other people because it was

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believed that their birth hurt their family.  You said that if this happened to a person this reputation (or spiritual branding) that was given to them by the community that they were a part of would have followed them as they

believed that their birth hurt their family.  You said that if this happened to a person this reputation (or spiritual branding) that was given to them by the community that they were a part of would have followed them as they

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went through school and also later on when they started their working life.  You gave Dan and I an example to explain what might be going on between a person who has been spiritually branded as a person who likes to hurt other

went through school and also later on when they started their working life.  You gave Dan and I an example to explain what might be going on between a person who has been spiritually branded as a person who likes to hurt other

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people and the people who they meet.  You asked us to picture in our minds that when we are talking to another person, we send them spiritual energy.  We have some conscious control over this spiritual energy

people and the people who they meet.  You asked us to picture in our minds that when we are talking to another person, we send them spiritual energy.  We have some conscious control over this spiritual energy

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(which we call personal spiritual energy).  You asked us to also picture in our minds that we send the person who we are talking to a more subconscious type of spiritual energy.  This spiritual energy is being

(which we call personal spiritual energy).  You asked us to also picture in our minds that we send the person who we are talking to a more subconscious type of spiritual energy.  This spiritual energy is being

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relayed by our community through us to the person who we are talking to.  This spiritual energy (which we call group spiritual energy) is comprised of the combined spiritual energy of the people

relayed by our community through us to the person who we are talking to.  This spiritual energy (which we call group spiritual energy) is comprised of the combined spiritual energy of the people

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who we knew when we were growing up (or our community).  You said that if our community came to a consensus that we liked to hurt other people, it would be hard for us to be effective at sending positive spiritual

who we knew when we were growing up (or our community).  You said that if our community came to a consensus that we liked to hurt other people, it would be hard for us to be effective at sending positive spiritual

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energy to other people because while we were sending positive spiritual energy to the other person consciously, that other person would also be picking up subconscious vibrations from us that were made up of

energy to other people because while we were sending positive spiritual energy to the other person consciously, that other person would also be picking up subconscious vibrations from us that were made up of

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the negative group spiritual energy that was being relayed through us by our community to that other person.  This negative group spiritual energy would communicate

the negative group spiritual energy that was being relayed through us by our community to that other person.  This negative group spiritual energy would communicate

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to the other person that we were the types of people who like to hurt other people."

to the other person that we were the types of people who like to hurt other people."

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In the illustration below the person on the left

(Person A) is sending positive personal spiritual energy and positive group spiritual energy to the person on the right (Person B)

In the illustration below the person on the left

(Person A) is sending positive personal spiritual energy and positive group spiritual energy to the person on the right (Person B)

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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In the illustration below the person on the left

(Person A) is sending positive personal spiritual energy and negative group spiritual energy to the person on the right (Person B)

In the illustration below the person on the left

(Person A) is sending positive personal spiritual energy and negative group spiritual energy to the person on the right (Person B)

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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"Pastor Ron", continued Thomas, "after Dan and I visited you two weeks ago I did a short online video chat session with Kala (the online psychic in India who I have told you about).  I explained to Kala your ideas about how

"Pastor Ron", continued Thomas, "after Dan and I visited you two weeks ago I did a short online video chat session with Kala (the online psychic in India who I have told you about).  I explained to Kala your ideas about how

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you think that some people who are spiritually and psychologically vulnerable might have been born at a time that was not convenient for their family.  After I explained your ideas to Kala, she told me she thinks that

you think that some people who are spiritually and psychologically vulnerable might have been born at a time that was not convenient for their family.  After I explained your ideas to Kala, she told me she thinks that

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your ideas about how a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person might be sending conflicting signals to the people he meets (positive signals from himself and negative signals relayed by

your ideas about how a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person might be sending conflicting signals to the people he meets (positive signals from himself and negative signals relayed by

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his community through him) is very interesting, but she thought that there was something that could be added to your example. In your example, Pastor Ron, the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable

his community through him) is very interesting, but she thought that there was something that could be added to your example. In your example, Pastor Ron, the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable

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person sends negative spiritual energy that is relayed by his community through him to the people who he meets.  This negative spiritual energy tells the other person that the vulnerable person has been spiritually

person sends negative spiritual energy that is relayed by his community through him to the people who he meets.  This negative spiritual energy tells the other person that the vulnerable person has been spiritually

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branded by his community as being a person who likes to hurt other people.  Kala thought that it might be interesting to look at what happens when a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person who has

branded by his community as being a person who likes to hurt other people.  Kala thought that it might be interesting to look at what happens when a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person who has

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been given a negative spiritual branding starts to form relationships with other people.  When the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person meets another person and that other person sees that the

been given a negative spiritual branding starts to form relationships with other people.  When the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person meets another person and that other person sees that the

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vulnerable person has been spiritually branded as someone who likes to hurt other people, it will be natural for that other person to think that they will be able to form a relationship with him if they are someone who likes to

vulnerable person has been spiritually branded as someone who likes to hurt other people, it will be natural for that other person to think that they will be able to form a relationship with him if they are someone who likes to

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hurt other people.  But when the relationship comes to an end, the person who developed the relationship with the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person will come to the conclusion that he not only

hurt other people.  But when the relationship comes to an end, the person who developed the relationship with the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person will come to the conclusion that he not only

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likes to hurt other people but also that he likes to confuse other people.  They will come to this conclusion because they are confused about why their relationship with the vulnerable person did not work out.  It will not occur to

likes to hurt other people but also that he likes to confuse other people.  They will come to this conclusion because they are confused about why their relationship with the vulnerable person did not work out.  It will not occur to

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them that the problem might be with the vulnerable person's spiritual branding (that maybe he is not really someone who likes to hurt other people). This person who has just ended their relationship with the

them that the problem might be with the vulnerable person's spiritual branding (that maybe he is not really someone who likes to hurt other people). This person who has just ended their relationship with the

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vulnerable person will now add something new to the vulnerable person's spiritual branding.  They will add to his spiritual branding that he also likes to confuse other people.  Now when he meets a new person his community

vulnerable person will now add something new to the vulnerable person's spiritual branding.  They will add to his spiritual branding that he also likes to confuse other people.  Now when he meets a new person his community

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will relay through him to that new person that he likes to hurt other people and that he also likes to confuse other people.  At this point it will be natural for another new person who meets him

will relay through him to that new person that he likes to hurt other people and that he also likes to confuse other people.  At this point it will be natural for another new person who meets him

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(someone who likes to both hurt other people and confuse other people) to think that they will be able to form a relationship with him.  When that relationship eventually comes to an end that new person will also add

(someone who likes to both hurt other people and confuse other people) to think that they will be able to form a relationship with him.  When that relationship eventually comes to an end that new person will also add

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something new to the spiritual branding of the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person."

something new to the spiritual branding of the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person."

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In the illustration below we see how Person A personally sends out positive personal spiritual energy to other people but also

sends out negative group spiritual energy (the negative group spiritual energy is

being relayed by his community through Person A to every new person who he

meets).

In the illustration below we see how Person A personally sends out positive personal spiritual energy to other people but also

sends out negative group spiritual energy (the negative group spiritual energy is

being relayed by his community through Person A to every new person who he

meets).

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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Person A’s birth took place at a time that was inconvenient for his family. Due to the

fact that his family decided to place the blame for their problems

on Person A, his community developed a spiritual consensus (or spiritual branding)

that said he was someone who likes to hurt other

people.

Person A’s birth took place at a time that was inconvenient for his family. Due to the

fact that his family decided to place the blame for their problems

on Person A, his community developed a spiritual consensus (or spiritual branding)

that said he was someone who likes to hurt other

people.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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When Person A’s community sends negative spiritual energy through Person A to the

people who he meets, the spiritual energy that the

other person receives communicates to them that

Person A is someone who likes to hurt other people.

When Person A’s community sends negative spiritual energy through Person A to the

people who he meets, the spiritual energy that the

other person receives communicates to them that

Person A is someone who likes to hurt other people.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

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As we see in the following illustration, Person A might start to develop

relationships with people who like to hurt other people. It will be natural for them to think that they will be able to form a

relationship with Person A because he has been spiritually branded as a person who

likes to hurt other people.

As we see in the following illustration, Person A might start to develop

relationships with people who like to hurt other people. It will be natural for them to think that they will be able to form a

relationship with Person A because he has been spiritually branded as a person who

likes to hurt other people.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

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When Person B meets Person A she notices that she

has two characteristics in common with him(“Likes to hurt [other people]” and “Likes

Clarity”)

When Person B meets Person A she notices that she

has two characteristics in common with him(“Likes to hurt [other people]” and “Likes

Clarity”)

Spiritual Branding for Person A

Spiritual Branding for Person B

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When Person B’s relationship with Person A comes to an end, Person B will come to the conclusion that Person A likes to not only hurt other people but also likes to confuse

other people. She will come to this conclusion because she will be confused as

to why her relationship with him did not work out.

When Person B’s relationship with Person A comes to an end, Person B will come to the conclusion that Person A likes to not only hurt other people but also likes to confuse

other people. She will come to this conclusion because she will be confused as

to why her relationship with him did not work out.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

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When Person B becomes confused about why her relationship with Person A did not work out and she comes to the conclusion that Person A must like to confuse other people, it will not occur to her that the problem might be his spiritual branding

(maybe he is not really someone who likes to hurt other people).

When Person B becomes confused about why her relationship with Person A did not work out and she comes to the conclusion that Person A must like to confuse other people, it will not occur to her that the problem might be his spiritual branding

(maybe he is not really someone who likes to hurt other people).

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

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Person B will now add something new to Person A’s spiritual branding. Person B will add to Person A’s spiritual branding the fact that he likes to confuse other people. Now people who meet Person A will think that he

likes to hurt other people and that he likes to confuse other people.

Person B will now add something new to Person A’s spiritual branding. Person B will add to Person A’s spiritual branding the fact that he likes to confuse other people. Now people who meet Person A will think that he

likes to hurt other people and that he likes to confuse other people.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

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At this point Person A is still sending out positive personal spiritual energy to the

people who he meets and he is still sending negative group spiritual energy that is being

sent by his community through him to the people who he meets.

At this point Person A is still sending out positive personal spiritual energy to the

people who he meets and he is still sending negative group spiritual energy that is being

sent by his community through him to the people who he meets.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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But now Person A is sending two different types

of negative group spiritual energy to the people who he meets. First, he is sending

to other people the negative group spiritual energy that was originally relayed by his community to the people who he met.

But now Person A is sending two different types

of negative group spiritual energy to the people who he meets. First, he is sending

to other people the negative group spiritual energy that was originally relayed by his community to the people who he met.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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This first type of negative group spiritual energy

sent to other people is the community’s consensus (or spiritual branding) that

Person A likes to hurt other people. The second type of negative group spiritual energy is somewhat similar to the first.

This first type of negative group spiritual energy

sent to other people is the community’s consensus (or spiritual branding) that

Person A likes to hurt other people. The second type of negative group spiritual energy is somewhat similar to the first.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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The second type of negative group spiritual energy sent to the people who Person A

meets is the group spiritual consensus of the people who he has had relationships with since he started his life spiritually

branded as a person who likes to hurt other people.

The second type of negative group spiritual energy sent to the people who Person A

meets is the group spiritual consensus of the people who he has had relationships with since he started his life spiritually

branded as a person who likes to hurt other people.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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In the following illustration when Person C meets Person A she will pick up the negative

group spiritual energy that is being relayed by

Person A’s community to the people who he meets and she will also pick up Person B’s

ideas about Person A.

In the following illustration when Person C meets Person A she will pick up the negative

group spiritual energy that is being relayed by

Person A’s community to the people who he meets and she will also pick up Person B’s

ideas about Person A.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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When Person C meets Person A she notices that she

has two characteristics in common with him(“Likes to hurt [other people]” and “Likes to

confuse”)

When Person C meets Person A she notices that she

has two characteristics in common with him(“Likes to hurt [other people]” and “Likes to

confuse”)

Spiritual Branding for Person A

Spiritual Branding for Person C

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Person B’s impression that Person A likes to

confuse other people became part of Person A’s spiritual branding. When Person C’s

relationship with Person A comes to an end, her impressions will also become a part of

Person A’s spiritual branding.

Person B’s impression that Person A likes to

confuse other people became part of Person A’s spiritual branding. When Person C’s

relationship with Person A comes to an end, her impressions will also become a part of

Person A’s spiritual branding.

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Indicates a positive type of spiritual energy

Indicates a negative type of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Personal exchange of spiritual energy

Group exchange of spiritual energy

Person A Person B

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Thomas thought for a moment and then said, "Pastor Ron, in Kala's example, when someone ends a relationship with a vulnerable person that was based on the vulnerable person's spiritual branding

Thomas thought for a moment and then said, "Pastor Ron, in Kala's example, when someone ends a relationship with a vulnerable person that was based on the vulnerable person's spiritual branding

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as someone who likes to hurt other people, it will usually not occur to them that the vulnerable person's spiritual branding was not accurate. But I was thinking after talking to Kala that it might be possible that some of the

as someone who likes to hurt other people, it will usually not occur to them that the vulnerable person's spiritual branding was not accurate. But I was thinking after talking to Kala that it might be possible that some of the

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people who get involved with the vulnerable person might be suspicious that the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding was incorrect.  Some of these people might go out into the Collective Subconscious and

people who get involved with the vulnerable person might be suspicious that the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding was incorrect.  Some of these people might go out into the Collective Subconscious and

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try to spiritually contact the family members who set the stage originally for the spiritual branding that was given to the vulnerable person."

try to spiritually contact the family members who set the stage originally for the spiritual branding that was given to the vulnerable person."

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Collective Subconscious of the Group

Collective Subconscious of the Group

Group Member #1

Group Member #1

Group Member #2

Group Member #2

Group Member #3

Group Member #3

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"They may try to verify with those people through the Collective Subconscious that the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding was correct.  If the various family members who set up the vulnerable person's

"They may try to verify with those people through the Collective Subconscious that the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding was correct.  If the various family members who set up the vulnerable person's

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original incorrect spiritual branding were to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the vulnerable person's spiritual branding to the people who might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious)

original incorrect spiritual branding were to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the vulnerable person's spiritual branding to the people who might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious)

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question the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding, it would probably improve the vulnerable person's relationships with other people."

question the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding, it would probably improve the vulnerable person's relationships with other people."

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Things can start to get complicated when a person who has been spiritually branded as

someone who likes to hurt other people starts to develop relationships with other people. For

example, if they meet a person who likes to hurt other people, that person might start a

relationship with them based on that apparent mutual

characteristic.

Things can start to get complicated when a person who has been spiritually branded as

someone who likes to hurt other people starts to develop relationships with other people. For

example, if they meet a person who likes to hurt other people, that person might start a

relationship with them based on that apparent mutual

characteristic.

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When the relationship comes to an end the person who they were involved with might come

to the conclusion that the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person also likes to

confuse other people. It might not occur to them that the problem might be that the vulnerable person might not really a person who likes to

hurt other people.

When the relationship comes to an end the person who they were involved with might come

to the conclusion that the spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person also likes to

confuse other people. It might not occur to them that the problem might be that the vulnerable person might not really a person who likes to

hurt other people.

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This person who has just ended their relationship with the individual who had been

spiritually branded as someone who likes to hurt other people might add to the spiritual branding of the vulnerable person that in addition to liking

to hurt other people, he also likes to confuse other people. They will think this because they are confused about why their relationship with

the vulnerable person failed.

This person who has just ended their relationship with the individual who had been

spiritually branded as someone who likes to hurt other people might add to the spiritual branding of the vulnerable person that in addition to liking

to hurt other people, he also likes to confuse other people. They will think this because they are confused about why their relationship with

the vulnerable person failed.

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But before adding to the vulnerable individual’s spiritual branding that he likes to both hurt and confuse other people, that person might want to verify the original spiritual branding by going out

into the Collective Subconscious and trying to spiritually contact the family members who set

the stage for the vulnerable person being branded as someone who likes to hurt other

people.

But before adding to the vulnerable individual’s spiritual branding that he likes to both hurt and confuse other people, that person might want to verify the original spiritual branding by going out

into the Collective Subconscious and trying to spiritually contact the family members who set

the stage for the vulnerable person being branded as someone who likes to hurt other

people.

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Even if the family members now live in different cities,

they might still be working together (through the Collective Subconscious) as a spiritual entity

whenever the question comes up as to whether or not the vulnerable person’s original spiritual

branding was correct.

Even if the family members now live in different cities,

they might still be working together (through the Collective Subconscious) as a spiritual entity

whenever the question comes up as to whether or not the vulnerable person’s original spiritual

branding was correct.

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If the various family members who set up the vulnerable person’s original incorrect spiritual

branding were to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding

to people who might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious) question

the vulnerable person’s original spiritual branding, it would probably improve the

vulnerable person’s relationships.

If the various family members who set up the vulnerable person’s original incorrect spiritual

branding were to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding

to people who might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious) question

the vulnerable person’s original spiritual branding, it would probably improve the

vulnerable person’s relationships.

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Pastor Ron thought for a moment and then said, "Thomas, I like very much the way that you and Kala have expanded my example about the problems that a person might develop in life if they have been spiritually branded

Pastor Ron thought for a moment and then said, "Thomas, I like very much the way that you and Kala have expanded my example about the problems that a person might develop in life if they have been spiritually branded

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as being a person who likes to hurt other people.  You said that Kala thought a woman might start a relationship with a vulnerable man because she liked to hurt other people and because the vulnerable man had been

as being a person who likes to hurt other people.  You said that Kala thought a woman might start a relationship with a vulnerable man because she liked to hurt other people and because the vulnerable man had been

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spiritually branded as being someone who liked to hurt other people.  I agree with Kala that if this were to happen the person who started the relationship with the vulnerable man would probably be confused when

spiritually branded as being someone who liked to hurt other people.  I agree with Kala that if this were to happen the person who started the relationship with the vulnerable man would probably be confused when

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the relationship came to an end and they might add to the spiritual branding of the vulnerable man that he also liked to confuse other people.  I also liked your idea that people might from time to time contact the spiritual

the relationship came to an end and they might add to the spiritual branding of the vulnerable man that he also liked to confuse other people.  I also liked your idea that people might from time to time contact the spiritual

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entity that is made up of the family members who created the original spiritual branding of the vulnerable person to verify that the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding was correct."

entity that is made up of the family members who created the original spiritual branding of the vulnerable person to verify that the vulnerable person's original spiritual branding was correct."

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"Thomas", continued Pastor Ron, "I agree with your idea that it would be nice for the vulnerable person if the various family members who set up the vulnerable person's original incorrect spiritual branding started to

"Thomas", continued Pastor Ron, "I agree with your idea that it would be nice for the vulnerable person if the various family members who set up the vulnerable person's original incorrect spiritual branding started to

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broadcast a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding to people who might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious) try to verify the accuracy of the vulnerable person's original

broadcast a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding to people who might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious) try to verify the accuracy of the vulnerable person's original

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spiritual branding.  But it is possible that the spiritual entity that makes up the various family members might not want to broadcast a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding.  In fact, there is a danger that the

spiritual branding.  But it is possible that the spiritual entity that makes up the various family members might not want to broadcast a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding.  In fact, there is a danger that the

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spiritual entity that is made up of the various family members might not only refuse to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the spiritual branding of the vulnerable person, but they might start broadcasting an

spiritual entity that is made up of the various family members might not only refuse to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the spiritual branding of the vulnerable person, but they might start broadcasting an

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even more inaccurate version of the spiritual branding when they realize how much control they have over the vulnerable person's relationships.  If the spiritual entity that is made up of the vulnerable person's family members decide that

even more inaccurate version of the spiritual branding when they realize how much control they have over the vulnerable person's relationships.  If the spiritual entity that is made up of the vulnerable person's family members decide that

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they do not want to correct the original spiritual branding, then the vulnerable person will need to develop insight into the fact that he is constantly sending mixed signals to the people who he meets.  The vulnerable

they do not want to correct the original spiritual branding, then the vulnerable person will need to develop insight into the fact that he is constantly sending mixed signals to the people who he meets.  The vulnerable

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person will need to realize that while he is sending positive personal spiritual energy to the people who he meets telling them that he does not like to hurt other people, his community is

person will need to realize that while he is sending positive personal spiritual energy to the people who he meets telling them that he does not like to hurt other people, his community is

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communicating through him to the people who he meets that he does like to hurt other people."

communicating through him to the people who he meets that he does like to hurt other people."

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As mentioned earlier, it would be nice for the vulnerable person if the various family members

who set up the vulnerable person’s original incorrect spiritual branding were to start

broadcasting a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding to people who might

from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious)

question the vulnerable person’s original spiritual

branding.

As mentioned earlier, it would be nice for the vulnerable person if the various family members

who set up the vulnerable person’s original incorrect spiritual branding were to start

broadcasting a more accurate version of the original spiritual branding to people who might

from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious)

question the vulnerable person’s original spiritual

branding.

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But it is possible that the spiritual entity that makes

up the family members might not want to broadcast a

more accurate version of the original spiritual branding when people might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious) question

the spiritual branding of the vulnerable person.

But it is possible that the spiritual entity that makes

up the family members might not want to broadcast a

more accurate version of the original spiritual branding when people might from time to time (through the Collective Subconscious) question

the spiritual branding of the vulnerable person.

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There is a danger that the spiritual entity that is made up of the family members of the vulnerable

person might not only refuse to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the

spiritual branding, but they might start broadcasting an even more inaccurate version of the spiritual branding when they realize that they

have the power to do that.

There is a danger that the spiritual entity that is made up of the family members of the vulnerable

person might not only refuse to start broadcasting a more accurate version of the

spiritual branding, but they might start broadcasting an even more inaccurate version of the spiritual branding when they realize that they

have the power to do that.

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"Thomas", continued Pastor Ron, "I would like to add something to your example about the vulnerable person's family members forming a spiritual entity that communicates to the world the inaccurate spiritual

"Thomas", continued Pastor Ron, "I would like to add something to your example about the vulnerable person's family members forming a spiritual entity that communicates to the world the inaccurate spiritual

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branding that they have given to the vulnerable member of their family.  I think we need to be aware that the vulnerable person himself might be a part (but only a small part) of the spiritual entity that broadcasts to the

branding that they have given to the vulnerable member of their family.  I think we need to be aware that the vulnerable person himself might be a part (but only a small part) of the spiritual entity that broadcasts to the

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world an incorrect spiritual branding for him.  If the vulnerable person is only a small part of the spiritual entity he would not have sufficient power in the spiritual entity to stop the other members from

world an incorrect spiritual branding for him.  If the vulnerable person is only a small part of the spiritual entity he would not have sufficient power in the spiritual entity to stop the other members from

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broadcasting an incorrect spiritual branding for him.  If eventually the spiritual entity that is made up of the various family members started broadcasting an even more inaccurate spiritual branding for the vulnerable person,

broadcasting an incorrect spiritual branding for him.  If eventually the spiritual entity that is made up of the various family members started broadcasting an even more inaccurate spiritual branding for the vulnerable person,

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then it might be helpful if the vulnerable person could develop some insight into what was happening.  The vulnerable person could maybe start to try to communicate to other people subconsciously that the

then it might be helpful if the vulnerable person could develop some insight into what was happening.  The vulnerable person could maybe start to try to communicate to other people subconsciously that the

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spiritual vibrations that they are picking up (the spiritual vibrations that are being relayed by his community through him) that tells them he likes to hurt other people is not correct.  He should also perhaps try to

spiritual vibrations that they are picking up (the spiritual vibrations that are being relayed by his community through him) that tells them he likes to hurt other people is not correct.  He should also perhaps try to

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communicate to the people who he meets that even though he is a part of the spiritual entity that is made up of his family members, he is only a small part of that spiritual entity and he has not been able to get enough

communicate to the people who he meets that even though he is a part of the spiritual entity that is made up of his family members, he is only a small part of that spiritual entity and he has not been able to get enough

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support from the other members of the spiritual entity when he has requested that they start broadcasting a more accurate version of the his spiritual branding."

support from the other members of the spiritual entity when he has requested that they start broadcasting a more accurate version of the his spiritual branding."

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Imagine that in the illustration below there are actually four family members that make up the

spiritual entity that created the incorrect spiritual branding that was given to the

spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person who was born at a time that was not convenient for his family. But even though the fourth family

member is a part of the spiritual entity, he is a smaller part than the

others are.

Imagine that in the illustration below there are actually four family members that make up the

spiritual entity that created the incorrect spiritual branding that was given to the

spiritually and psychologically vulnerable person who was born at a time that was not convenient for his family. But even though the fourth family

member is a part of the spiritual entity, he is a smaller part than the

others are.

Number 4Number 4

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The fourth family member (the vulnerable person), who is

a smaller part of the spiritual entity than the others,

will naturally try to subconsciously influence the other members of the spiritual entity to change the incorrect spiritual branding for him that the entity sends out to people who might (through

the Collective Subconscious) question the vulnerable person’s spiritual branding.

The fourth family member (the vulnerable person), who is

a smaller part of the spiritual entity than the others,

will naturally try to subconsciously influence the other members of the spiritual entity to change the incorrect spiritual branding for him that the entity sends out to people who might (through

the Collective Subconscious) question the vulnerable person’s spiritual branding.

Number 4Number 4

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The vulnerable person is in an awkward position when

the spiritual entity that is made up of the various family members decides to not honor his request to change the spiritual branding for him that the spiritual entity is broadcasting. Because he is a part of that spiritual entity, other people might

start to believe that the vulnerable person agrees with the spiritual branding.

The vulnerable person is in an awkward position when

the spiritual entity that is made up of the various family members decides to not honor his request to change the spiritual branding for him that the spiritual entity is broadcasting. Because he is a part of that spiritual entity, other people might

start to believe that the vulnerable person agrees with the spiritual branding.

Number 4Number 4

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The vulnerable person might want to try to subconsciously communicate to the people who he meets that the spiritual vibrations that they are picking up telling them that he likes to hurt other people are incorrect. He might also want

to try to subconsciously communicate to the people who he meets that he has tried

unsuccessfully to change the incorrect spiritual branding that he has been given.

The vulnerable person might want to try to subconsciously communicate to the people who he meets that the spiritual vibrations that they are picking up telling them that he likes to hurt other people are incorrect. He might also want

to try to subconsciously communicate to the people who he meets that he has tried

unsuccessfully to change the incorrect spiritual branding that he has been given.

Number 4Number 4

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"Pastor Ron", said Thomas, "if it's ok with you I'd like to go a bit off topic for a minute of two.  When I was in Los Angeles on my spring break a few weeks ago I went out to dinner with my friend Jeffrey, who as you know is spiritually

"Pastor Ron", said Thomas, "if it's ok with you I'd like to go a bit off topic for a minute of two.  When I was in Los Angeles on my spring break a few weeks ago I went out to dinner with my friend Jeffrey, who as you know is spiritually

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and psychologically vulnerable.  A friend of mine named Amber is a waitress at the restaurant where we had dinner.  Amber had told me about how last summer she got involved with a guy who was spiritually and

and psychologically vulnerable.  A friend of mine named Amber is a waitress at the restaurant where we had dinner.  Amber had told me about how last summer she got involved with a guy who was spiritually and

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psychologically vulnerable so I asked Amber to come over to our table and tell Jeffrey about that relationship."

"Well, at first", Amber told us, "I was reluctant to get too close to him.  I was pretty

psychologically vulnerable so I asked Amber to come over to our table and tell Jeffrey about that relationship."

"Well, at first", Amber told us, "I was reluctant to get too close to him.  I was pretty

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sure that it would not develop into a serious relationship so I felt kind of guilty getting involved with him.  But still I sensed that he was reaching out to me and that he wanted to get to know me.  After a while I realized that even

sure that it would not develop into a serious relationship so I felt kind of guilty getting involved with him.  But still I sensed that he was reaching out to me and that he wanted to get to know me.  After a while I realized that even

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though the exchanges of spiritual energy between us were not strong enough for me to be able to get seriously involved with him, it seemed to him like our relationship was serious.  When I met him, I could sense that he wanted

though the exchanges of spiritual energy between us were not strong enough for me to be able to get seriously involved with him, it seemed to him like our relationship was serious.  When I met him, I could sense that he wanted

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to get involved with me but I didn't really understand why.  Now I understand why he was interested in me.  His relationship with me was the best relationship that he had ever had even though some of the people who knew both

to get involved with me but I didn't really understand why.  Now I understand why he was interested in me.  His relationship with me was the best relationship that he had ever had even though some of the people who knew both

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of us at the time thought that I was just using him.  What a lot of people had trouble understanding at that time was that there was a logical basis for us to have a relationship.  Just like he had been exchanging spiritual

of us at the time thought that I was just using him.  What a lot of people had trouble understanding at that time was that there was a logical basis for us to have a relationship.  Just like he had been exchanging spiritual

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energy with girls who were similar to me (girls with normal spiritual structures) in the past, I had been exchanging spiritual energy with other spiritually and psychologically vulnerable

energy with girls who were similar to me (girls with normal spiritual structures) in the past, I had been exchanging spiritual energy with other spiritually and psychologically vulnerable

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guys in the past.  He was exchanging with me spiritual energy that he had exchanged with other girls in the past and I was exchanging with him spiritual energy that I had exchanged in the past with other

guys in the past.  He was exchanging with me spiritual energy that he had exchanged with other girls in the past and I was exchanging with him spiritual energy that I had exchanged in the past with other

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guys who were spiritually and psychologically vulnerable."

Thomas thought for a moment and then said, "When Amber left our table to help some of the other

guys who were spiritually and psychologically vulnerable."

Thomas thought for a moment and then said, "When Amber left our table to help some of the other

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customers Jeffrey commented to me that he could feel some very positive energy being exchanged between Amber and myself, and he asked me why I had never gotten involved romantically with Amber. 

customers Jeffrey commented to me that he could feel some very positive energy being exchanged between Amber and myself, and he asked me why I had never gotten involved romantically with Amber. 

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I explained to Jeffrey that most people as they are growing up develop two types of emotions.  They develop deep emotions for the people who they are really close to emotionally, and they also develop a "practical" set of

I explained to Jeffrey that most people as they are growing up develop two types of emotions.  They develop deep emotions for the people who they are really close to emotionally, and they also develop a "practical" set of

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emotions that they use when they are in situations where they are dealing with people in their school while they are growing up or where they are dealing with people in business types of situations

emotions that they use when they are in situations where they are dealing with people in their school while they are growing up or where they are dealing with people in business types of situations

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when they start their working lives.  For example, a girl who is running for homecoming queen or for a class office while in high school might develop "practical" relationships where she merges the practical part of

when they start their working lives.  For example, a girl who is running for homecoming queen or for a class office while in high school might develop "practical" relationships where she merges the practical part of

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her soul with her fellow students for the purpose of getting their votes in the school election.  I explained to Jeffrey that what I think is happening between Amber and myself is that I am exchanging my practical

her soul with her fellow students for the purpose of getting their votes in the school election.  I explained to Jeffrey that what I think is happening between Amber and myself is that I am exchanging my practical

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types of emotions with Amber and she is exchanging her practical types of emotions with me.  So even though the exchanges of spiritual energy between us are positive, those exchanges

types of emotions with Amber and she is exchanging her practical types of emotions with me.  So even though the exchanges of spiritual energy between us are positive, those exchanges

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of spiritual energy are not a good basis for developing a serious relationship.”

"Thomas", said Pastor Ron, "what you have just described about your friend Amber's involvement with

of spiritual energy are not a good basis for developing a serious relationship.”

"Thomas", said Pastor Ron, "what you have just described about your friend Amber's involvement with

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a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable guy explains pretty well I think why people who are spiritually and psychologically vulnerable might have trouble understanding what is

a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable guy explains pretty well I think why people who are spiritually and psychologically vulnerable might have trouble understanding what is

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happening to them when they get emotionally involved with another person.  I think that if the vulnerable person could realize that they might have been exchanging their spiritual energy with only the practical side of the other

happening to them when they get emotionally involved with another person.  I think that if the vulnerable person could realize that they might have been exchanging their spiritual energy with only the practical side of the other

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person's soul, it might be easier for them to learn how to "let go" when the person who they were involved with tells them to back off." 

person's soul, it might be easier for them to learn how to "let go" when the person who they were involved with tells them to back off." 

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In the illustration below a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable guy (Vulnerable Guy Number One) is sending his spiritual energy to a woman who he is trying to get to know. He feels

that the woman likes the spiritual energy that she

is receiving from him. For this reason he assumes that

she will want to send spiritual energy to him in return.

In the illustration below a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable guy (Vulnerable Guy Number One) is sending his spiritual energy to a woman who he is trying to get to know. He feels

that the woman likes the spiritual energy that she

is receiving from him. For this reason he assumes that

she will want to send spiritual energy to him in return.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

One

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

One

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Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Two

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Two

In the illustration below a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable guy (Vulnerable Guy Number Two) is sending his spiritual energy to a same woman who Vulnerable Guy Number One is trying to get to know. He feels that the woman

likes the spiritual energy that she is receiving and that she will want to send her spiritual energy to

him.

In the illustration below a spiritually and psychologically vulnerable guy (Vulnerable Guy Number Two) is sending his spiritual energy to a same woman who Vulnerable Guy Number One is trying to get to know. He feels that the woman

likes the spiritual energy that she is receiving and that she will want to send her spiritual energy to

him.

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Both Vulnerable Guy Number One and Vulnerable Guy Number Two have sent their spiritual energy

to the woman on the right in the illustration below. But at this point there is no longer any

chance for Vulnerable Guy Number One to receive spiritual energy from the woman

because the woman no longer needs his spiritual energy.

Both Vulnerable Guy Number One and Vulnerable Guy Number Two have sent their spiritual energy

to the woman on the right in the illustration below. But at this point there is no longer any

chance for Vulnerable Guy Number One to receive spiritual energy from the woman

because the woman no longer needs his spiritual energy.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Two

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Two

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Is Even though the woman enjoyed the spiritual energy that she received from Vulnerable Guy

Number One, she is now receiving a similar type of spiritual energy from Vulnerable Guy Number

Two. At this point, she actually wants Vulnerable Guy Number One to stop sending her spiritual

energy because it is conflicting with the spiritual energy that she is now receiving form Vulnerable

Guy Number Two.

Even though the woman enjoyed the spiritual energy that she received from Vulnerable Guy

Number One, she is now receiving a similar type of spiritual energy from Vulnerable Guy Number

Two. At this point, she actually wants Vulnerable Guy Number One to stop sending her spiritual

energy because it is conflicting with the spiritual energy that she is now receiving form Vulnerable

Guy Number Two.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Two

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Two

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When Vulnerable Guy Number Three eventually comes along she will want both Vulnerable Guy

Number One and Vulnerable Guy Number Two to stop sending her their spiritual energy because it

will conflict with the energy that she is now receiving from Vulnerable Guy Number Three.

When Vulnerable Guy Number Three eventually comes along she will want both Vulnerable Guy

Number One and Vulnerable Guy Number Two to stop sending her their spiritual energy because it

will conflict with the energy that she is now receiving from Vulnerable Guy Number Three.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

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Is If Vulnerable Guy Number One or Vulnerable Guy Number Two were to discuss the experience they had with this woman with a guy who they knew who was not vulnerable, the guy might tell them that their attempt at developing a relationship with the woman failed because they were too

negative for her. But the vulnerable guy might have trouble understanding why he is being

accused of being negative.

If Vulnerable Guy Number One or Vulnerable Guy Number Two were to discuss the experience they had with this woman with a guy who they knew who was not vulnerable, the guy might tell them that their attempt at developing a relationship with the woman failed because they were too

negative for her. But the vulnerable guy might have trouble understanding why he is being

accused of being negative.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

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Is He might think that the woman was using him

and that she was the one who was negative. What he does

not understand is that most men and women develop both a deep set of emotions and also a practical set of emotions. For example, a girl running for a class office in high school might

develop a practical set of emotions that she uses to get votes when she is running for a class office.

He might think that the woman was using him and that

she was the one who was negative. What he does not understand is that most men and women

develop both a deep set of emotions and also a practical set of emotions. For example, a girl running for a class office in high school might

develop a practical set of emotions that she uses to get votes when she is running for a class office.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

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Is This sort of thing also happens quite often in business situations where a salesperson, for

example, might feel that it is important for them to form a temporary spiritual bond with their

client so that they will be able to influence the client when they need the client to do something that they want them to do (such as signing the

contract). Using their practical emotions is a part of the salesperson’s job.

This sort of thing also happens quite often in business situations where a salesperson, for

example, might feel that it is important for them to form a temporary spiritual bond with their

client so that they will be able to influence the client when they need the client to do something that they want them to do (such as signing the

contract). Using their practical emotions is a part of the salesperson’s job.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

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Is Spiritually and psychologically vulnerable people

are sometimes only able to develop practical emotions. That is why they might think that they

are getting involved with a person who is not involved with them. The other person might

enjoy receiving the vulnerable person’s spiritual energy, but that person does not consider these

types of emotions to be a good reason for developing a relationship.

Spiritually and psychologically vulnerable people are sometimes only able to develop practical

emotions. That is why they might think that they are getting involved with a person who is not involved with them. The other person might

enjoy receiving the vulnerable person’s spiritual energy, but that person does not consider these

types of emotions to be a good reason for developing a relationship.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

Negative

Vulnerable Guy Number

Three

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Is When the woman in our example finally meets the man of her dreams (the positive guy on the

left in the illustration below) somebody might try to tease Vulnerable Guy Number One. They might

try to tell him that he is going to have to forget about the woman now that she has finally found

the man of her dreams and they let him know that he will need to stop sending his spiritual energy

to the woman.

When the woman in our example finally meets the man of her dreams (the positive guy on the

left in the illustration below) somebody might try to tease Vulnerable Guy Number One. They might

try to tell him that he is going to have to forget about the woman now that she has finally found

the man of her dreams and they let him know that he will need to stop sending his spiritual energy

to the woman.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Guy Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Guy Who Is Not

Vulnerable

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Is Vulnerable Guy Number One might be confused by this because he knows that Vulnerable Guy Number Two is actually the guy who took his

place. He needs to stop sending the woman his spiritual energy not because of her relationship

with the man of her dreams but because it might conflict with her ability to use her practical

emotions to help her deal with new people who she will be meeting.

Vulnerable Guy Number One might be confused by this because he knows that Vulnerable Guy Number Two is actually the guy who took his

place. He needs to stop sending the woman his spiritual energy not because of her relationship

with the man of her dreams but because it might conflict with her ability to use her practical

emotions to help her deal with new people who she will be meeting.

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Abusive and Mean Woman

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Woman Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Guy Who Is Not

Vulnerable

Positive

Guy Who Is Not

Vulnerable

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"Thomas", said Pastor Ron, "to sum things up, I think that it could be useful for vulnerable people who have been given an incorrect spiritual branding to try to communicate subconsciously to the people who they meet

"Thomas", said Pastor Ron, "to sum things up, I think that it could be useful for vulnerable people who have been given an incorrect spiritual branding to try to communicate subconsciously to the people who they meet

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that they are aware that the other person might be picking up conflicting spiritual vibrations from them.  The vulnerable person should maybe try to communicate subconsciously to the people who he meets that he might

that they are aware that the other person might be picking up conflicting spiritual vibrations from them.  The vulnerable person should maybe try to communicate subconsciously to the people who he meets that he might

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have been given an incorrect spiritual branding that says that he likes to hurt other people.  He should also perhaps try to communicate to the other person that over a period of time his spiritual branding has slowly changed

have been given an incorrect spiritual branding that says that he likes to hurt other people.  He should also perhaps try to communicate to the other person that over a period of time his spiritual branding has slowly changed

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to where other people now pick up spiritual vibrations from him that tells the other person that he likes to both hurt and confuse other people.  I also think that the vulnerable person should try to communicate

to where other people now pick up spiritual vibrations from him that tells the other person that he likes to both hurt and confuse other people.  I also think that the vulnerable person should try to communicate

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subconsciously to other people that he has tried unsuccessfully to get the people who gave him his original incorrect spiritually branding to correct his spiritual branding.  And finally I think that he should

subconsciously to other people that he has tried unsuccessfully to get the people who gave him his original incorrect spiritually branding to correct his spiritual branding.  And finally I think that he should

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try to communicate subconsciously to the people who he meets that the people who gave him his original incorrect spiritual branding have not only refused to correct his spiritual branding but that

try to communicate subconsciously to the people who he meets that the people who gave him his original incorrect spiritual branding have not only refused to correct his spiritual branding but that

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they have also created a myth that says that the vulnerable person was given every break imaginable in life when in actuality he was intentionally programmed to fail."

they have also created a myth that says that the vulnerable person was given every break imaginable in life when in actuality he was intentionally programmed to fail."

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Number 4Number 4

In the illustration below there are four family members that make up the spiritual entity that

created the incorrect spiritual branding that was given to the vulnerable person (Number 4 below) who was born at a time that was not convenient

for his family. There is a danger that because the vulnerable person is only a small part of the spiritual entity things will get worse for the

vulnerable person.

In the illustration below there are four family members that make up the spiritual entity that

created the incorrect spiritual branding that was given to the vulnerable person (Number 4 below) who was born at a time that was not convenient

for his family. There is a danger that because the vulnerable person is only a small part of the spiritual entity things will get worse for the

vulnerable person.

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There is a danger that instead of honoring the vulnerable person’s request to correct the

incorrect spiritual branding where the vulnerable person was blamed for the family’s problems, they might say that the vulnerable person was actually given an equal role in their family from

the start. They might argue that he was given an even break right from the start and that he

destroyed his opportunity.

There is a danger that instead of honoring the vulnerable person’s request to correct the

incorrect spiritual branding where the vulnerable person was blamed for the family’s problems, they might say that the vulnerable person was actually given an equal role in their family from

the start. They might argue that he was given an even break right from the start and that he

destroyed his opportunity.

Number 4Number 4

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The other family members might think that it is very comical that they have been able to give the

vulnerable person a reputation as being a very negative person who has a bad character when

actually the vulnerable person is just weak because they were deprived of some of their

spiritual energy as a result of having been given an incorrect spiritual branding by their family

members.

The other family members might think that it is very comical that they have been able to give the

vulnerable person a reputation as being a very negative person who has a bad character when

actually the vulnerable person is just weak because they were deprived of some of their

spiritual energy as a result of having been given an incorrect spiritual branding by their family

members.

Number 4Number 4

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Those who observe the family might notice that there seems to be a lot of good humor in the

family. But the good humor will remain only for as long as the vulnerable person is weak and is struggling. If the vulnerable person makes an

attempt to become stronger they will notice that the apparently good humored people who they

had been dealing with will become very stern and very angry.

Those who observe the family might notice that there seems to be a lot of good humor in the

family. But the good humor will remain only for as long as the vulnerable person is weak and is struggling. If the vulnerable person makes an

attempt to become stronger they will notice that the apparently good humored people who they

had been dealing with will become very stern and very angry.

Number 4Number 4

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There is humor in this type of a situation where the vulnerable person is rewarded for remaining

weak and is punished for trying to become stronger, but it is a very dark sort of humor. The family wants to keep the spiritual energy that it has stolen by giving the vulnerable person an incorrect spiritual branding and they will do everything possible to keep the vulnerable

person under their control.

There is humor in this type of a situation where the vulnerable person is rewarded for remaining

weak and is punished for trying to become stronger, but it is a very dark sort of humor. The family wants to keep the spiritual energy that it has stolen by giving the vulnerable person an incorrect spiritual branding and they will do everything possible to keep the vulnerable

person under their control.

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The vulnerable person in this type of a situation is hoping that if they cooperate and if they keep

playing the role that was assigned to them maybe the family will eventually correct the

incorrect spiritual branding that was given to the vulnerable person and will also stop punishing

them when they try to become stronger. But it is possible that the vulnerable person might not be

able to change things.

The vulnerable person in this type of a situation is hoping that if they cooperate and if they keep

playing the role that was assigned to them maybe the family will eventually correct the

incorrect spiritual branding that was given to the vulnerable person and will also stop punishing

them when they try to become stronger. But it is possible that the vulnerable person might not be

able to change things.

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If the vulnerable person is not able to get the other family members to change things, the

vulnerable person could maybe try to start communicating subconsciously

to the people who they meet the truth about their spiritual situation in life. They can try to

communicate to other people subconsciously that they are not who they appear to be because of a

myth about them that has been created.

If the vulnerable person is not able to get the other family members to change things, the

vulnerable person could maybe try to start communicating subconsciously

to the people who they meet the truth about their spiritual situation in life. They can try to

communicate to other people subconsciously that they are not who they appear to be because of a

myth about them that has been created.

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The myth that has been created about the vulnerable person says that they were given an

even break right from the start and that the vulnerable person has destroyed the opportunity that they were given. The vulnerable person has

been given a false identity. For a person to become strong enough to handle the pressures of life, they need to have an identity that is based

on the truth, not on a myth.

The myth that has been created about the vulnerable person says that they were given an

even break right from the start and that the vulnerable person has destroyed the opportunity that they were given. The vulnerable person has

been given a false identity. For a person to become strong enough to handle the pressures of life, they need to have an identity that is based

on the truth, not on a myth.

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"Pastor Ron", said Thomas, "I really appreciate the insights that you have given me.  Thank you very much for letting me come out here tonight."

"Pastor Ron", said Thomas, "I really appreciate the insights that you have given me.  Thank you very much for letting me come out here tonight."

Copyright 2011 Don Bergquist