[This is Part II of the previous article “Emotional Problems Post-TM; Relating to Fairfield Relatives, Part I” – ed.]
Second topic: How to Relate to Fairfield TM Relatives
Reader’s comment:
“I’d like to get back to some previous comment threads on how to relate to family in TM if you are not in it….
‘…I don’t expect my [relatives] to give up TM, and I don’t even try to convince them much or argue with them. But I do want to be able to visit them and find things to do (even if by myself or with other family) that are not completely connected to TM or MUM. I don’t mind spending some time at MUM….
‘There is certainly a lot of sensitivity to criticism of Maharishi by most I talk to.
‘I’m curious if others have found ways to visit Fairfield and their TM friends and family comfortably, or if it is always uncomfortable for those who are not part of TM any more (or never were).
‘…Finally, I’d add that I’m continuing in my reading and effort to see TM as a new religious movement rather than destructive cult, even if some on this site think this misguided or impossible.”
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“Emotional Problems Post-TM; Relating to Fairfield Relatives, Part II”