Full service woowoo

a fantoche de meia · 2nd September 2003, 12:51 PM

http://www.theithacajournal.com/news...ws/173323.html

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An aura and energy reader, Surowick, 53, practices intuitive process facilitation
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Surowick formed the basis of intuitive process facilitation through studies of energy healing and the mystical Kabbalah.
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When she left Tompkins County to attend art school in Vermont, Surowick supplemented her curriculum with courses in symbology and astrology.
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She reads tarot cards and auras,

tracer · 2nd September 2003, 03:52 PM

I'm sorry, did you say something? Your Avatar is making it hard for me to concentrate.

dingler44 · 2nd September 2003, 04:25 PM

The phrase "intuitive process facilitation" alone is almost enough to make me gag... but I'll try to get through this article. Gotta keep up to date with the crazies!

Speaking of which, there's gonna be a free "REVELATIONS" seminar in my town this week! I hope they have a Q&A period!

dingler44 · 2nd September 2003, 04:36 PM

Ok I finished the article.

"It was very affirming and confirming for me," says Boel... a member of a band who received one of Surowick's energy audits.

Affirmation really is a buzz word in these circles isn't it? Oddly the words "affirm" and "confirm" do not indicate any new insights have come to light... of course Surowick is ONLY claiming to facilitate the artists work anyway. gee!

The article summarizes some of Surowick's success stories:

"Surowick said one of her clients, a sculptor, was able to move from large bronze sculptures to smaller, wire pieces that made him feel more confident in his work. A musician was able to excel during her 15-minute stage show at a regional music festival after working with Surowick, and an elementary school teacher began to explore new teaching methods. "

I hope I don't offend anyone... but whoopdy f*ckin' doo! If you have to see energy flows to accomplish the above mentioned feats, you're stupid!

arcticpenguin · 3rd September 2003, 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by dingler44

Speaking of which, there's gonna be a free "REVELATIONS" seminar in my town this week! I hope they have a Q&A period!

Be sure to tell them that the rapture already happened, and they're obviously still here, and maybe they should think about that.

I read the article as well. Isn't there supposed to be one token skeptical quote in those sort of article? I didn't see any trace of skeptical viewpoint at all.

Luciana · 3rd September 2003, 08:13 AM

Almost fell off my chair now! This woman in the picture looks sooo much like a cousin of mine! I was scared for a while.

tracer · 3rd September 2003, 08:23 AM

She does look pretty good for age 53, though. (Assuming that picture was taken recently.)

Maybe she keeps her youthful looks by sitting in an orgone accumulator.

BPSCG · 3rd September 2003, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by a fantoche de meia
http://www.theithacajournal.com/news...ws/173323.html

The second I saw the URL, I knew this was going to be major woowoo. Ithaca has the U.S.'s highest percentage (approximately 127.4%) of 60's-era loonies who'd fried their brains on every conceivable substance legal and otherwise.

True fact. I lived there for 15 years.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of these people were not made sterile by their drug use, and in the ensuing years, they've continued to breed and they've passed their dementia on to their children.

Also unfortunately, the area is economically depressed and will only support so many used-book, scented candle, and aromotherapy boutiques, and the woowoos eventually leave and settle in the midst of the rest of us.

arcticpenguin · 3rd September 2003, 09:32 AM

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Originally posted by BPSCG

Unfortunately, the vast majority of these people were not made sterile by their drug use, and in the ensuing years, they've continued to breed and they've passed their dementia on to their children.

That sounds a bit LaMarckian.

BPSCG · 3rd September 2003, 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by arcticpenguin

That sounds a bit LaMarckian.

I didn't mean the kids inherit the dementia. The 60's survivors teach it to them. Kinda like North Korea...

2nd September 2003, 12:51 PM	#1
a fantoche de meia Scholar Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 66	Full service woowoo http://www.theithacajournal.com/news...ws/173323.html Quote: An aura and energy reader, Surowick, 53, practices intuitive process facilitation ... Surowick formed the basis of intuitive process facilitation through studies of energy healing and the mystical Kabbalah. ... When she left Tompkins County to attend art school in Vermont, Surowick supplemented her curriculum with courses in symbology and astrology. ... She reads tarot cards and auras,
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2nd September 2003, 03:52 PM	#2
tracer Graduate Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, Calif. Posts: 1,356	I'm sorry, did you say something? Your Avatar is making it hard for me to concentrate.
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3rd September 2003, 06:48 AM	#5
arcticpenguin woo ban clan Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,717	Quote: Originally posted by dingler44 Speaking of which, there's gonna be a free "REVELATIONS" seminar in my town this week! I hope they have a Q&A period! Be sure to tell them that the rapture already happened, and they're obviously still here, and maybe they should think about that. I read the article as well. Isn't there supposed to be one token skeptical quote in those sort of article? I didn't see any trace of skeptical viewpoint at all.
	__________________ The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it. - George Bernard Shaw

3rd September 2003, 08:13 AM	#6
Luciana Skeptical Carioca Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,952	Almost fell off my chair now! This woman in the picture looks sooo much like a cousin of mine! I was scared for a while.
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3rd September 2003, 08:23 AM	#7
tracer Graduate Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, Calif. Posts: 1,356	She does look pretty good for age 53, though. (Assuming that picture was taken recently.) Maybe she keeps her youthful looks by sitting in an orgone accumulator.
	__________________ The truth, as always, is more complicated than that.

2nd September 2003, 04:25 PM	#3
dingler44 Critical Thinker Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 264	The phrase "intuitive process facilitation" alone is almost enough to make me gag... but I'll try to get through this article. Gotta keep up to date with the crazies! Speaking of which, there's gonna be a free "REVELATIONS" seminar in my town this week! I hope they have a Q&A period!

2nd September 2003, 04:36 PM	#4
dingler44 Critical Thinker Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 264	Ok I finished the article. "It was very affirming and confirming for me," says Boel... a member of a band who received one of Surowick's energy audits. Affirmation really is a buzz word in these circles isn't it? Oddly the words "affirm" and "confirm" do not indicate any new insights have come to light... of course Surowick is ONLY claiming to facilitate the artists work anyway. gee! The article summarizes some of Surowick's success stories: "Surowick said one of her clients, a sculptor, was able to move from large bronze sculptures to smaller, wire pieces that made him feel more confident in his work. A musician was able to excel during her 15-minute stage show at a regional music festival after working with Surowick, and an elementary school teacher began to explore new teaching methods. " I hope I don't offend anyone... but whoopdy f*ckin' doo! If you have to see energy flows to accomplish the above mentioned feats, you're stupid!

3rd September 2003, 09:27 AM	#8
BPSCG Cannibal Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Looting Fafner's Cave Posts: 17,556	Re: Full service woowoo Quote: Originally posted by a fantoche de meia http://www.theithacajournal.com/news...ws/173323.html The second I saw the URL, I knew this was going to be major woowoo. Ithaca has the U.S.'s highest percentage (approximately 127.4%) of 60's-era loonies who'd fried their brains on every conceivable substance legal and otherwise. True fact. I lived there for 15 years. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these people were not made sterile by their drug use, and in the ensuing years, they've continued to breed and they've passed their dementia on to their children. Also unfortunately, the area is economically depressed and will only support so many used-book, scented candle, and aromotherapy boutiques, and the woowoos eventually leave and settle in the midst of the rest of us.
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3rd September 2003, 09:32 AM	#9
arcticpenguin woo ban clan Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,717	Re: Re: Full service woowoo Quote: Originally posted by BPSCG Unfortunately, the vast majority of these people were not made sterile by their drug use, and in the ensuing years, they've continued to breed and they've passed their dementia on to their children. That sounds a bit LaMarckian.
	__________________ The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it. - George Bernard Shaw

3rd September 2003, 09:56 AM	#10
BPSCG Cannibal Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Looting Fafner's Cave Posts: 17,556	Re: Re: Re: Full service woowoo Quote: Originally posted by arcticpenguin That sounds a bit LaMarckian. I didn't mean the kids inherit the dementia. The 60's survivors teach it to them. Kinda like North Korea...
	__________________ Philanthropist (n.) - Someone who spends his own money to advance his version of Utopia. Socialist (n.) - Someone who spends your money to advance his version of Utopia.