I attended a special introduction to Landmark Forum yesterday. Led by Ferdi D’souza, it was indeed a special evening. The Prabodhan Thakare Mini Theatre auditorium was packed and people kept coming in. They had to arrange for a separate hall for the late comers!
Ferdi has been associated with this work from 1979. That means he is into this for all my life! So it was good to hear him.
I have already completed my Advanced course, so the basic introduction was familiar. I had my cousin with me, and a lot of things opened up in the discussion with him about Landmark. He mentioned there is nothing wrong in his life that he needs to do the Forum. Everything is going fine, albeit a bit slower.
We talked. I got to learn a lot of financial concepts from him and also realized he has matured a lot. Our interaction has not been high. I think we used to talk more when we were younger! I knew he was doing well, but it was the first time I was talking so personal to him. I think it was a lesson for me. Establishing a connect with your relatives is so easy. It just needs the first step.
Ferdi distinguished about Rackets – the persistent complaints we have about people around us. In an introduction, the leader takes up an exercise with the participants to give them a taste of the Forum. This was that part. I could revise the distinction and it opened up new opportunities for action.
I also caught up with friends I had done my advanced course with. People are in different spaces. Many feel that the touch of Landmark is diminishing as they carry out their lives. To keep it alive, it is important to keep in touch with the group. I agree with them! If you have a friend you can talk to, especilly in the Landmark language, you can implement the technology easily.
It was a nice evening! Lot of learnings, good time with friends, and some time away from work! Worth it!