January 7, 2015

EST:  the Promise of Transformation

I have not taken EST.  this program is not a criticism of Erhard or those who believe EST any other types of Human Potential or self-help program have been beneficial or helpful.  This is, however, more about the early 1970s – a brief period after the turmoil of the suburban exodus, after the divisive Vietnam War, Watergate scandal, civil strife, faux-revolution or the failure collective, utopian communities -- a time of the self, individual and me, me, me --  the rise of culture aspirations such narcissism, "self-realization" and "self-fulfillment" by those who considered such awareness far more important than social responsibility. "In life, understanding is the booby prize." -- Werner Erhard   Werner Erhard's est [Erhard Seminar Training and Latin for "it is"], was one of the more successful entrants in the human potential movement -- a large group awareness training program.