The Season of Chapel of Awareness

"Duck, duck, goose, let your thoughts loose."

 Loranna, Joy guide of Carol Chadwell

(The Season, Summer 2010)

If there is a clear example of the fallen level of teaching and guidance at Chapel of Awareness since the Friends of Chapel took over this year, in Guardians' reading the quote above represents it.

The quote was selected for "The Season" flier, edited by Friends of Chapel member Suzy Sisler.

The Friends of Chapel have now published two editions of "The Season", a compilation of supposed quotations from spirit teachers of Chapel of Awareness students and staff.

The first one published in November 2009 was put together by the Friends of Chapel, while they were not the leadership of the Chapel, while claiming it was an official publication of Chapel of Awareness.

Around the time of Founder Rev. Gene Larr's passing, there were grave concerns expressed about the level of instruction, mentoring and adherence to Rev. Larr's teachings. Those who were called into question quietly left Chapel of Awareness at the time of Rev. Larr's death. They formed the core of the Friends of Chapel, now in control of the church.

What The Season represents is a simplistic interpretation of Rev. Larr's teachings, in Guardians' reading. This is based on what these teachers have chosen to represent themselves, their students and Chapel of Awareness to the public. Examples, as published online at the Chapel webpage:

"Duck, duck, goose, let your thoughts loose."
-- Loranna, Joy guide of Carol Chadwell

"Mustard seed, grape seed. Both bear fruit. ..."
-- Chin Lee, teacher of Kathy Greene

"... It is fun when you enjoy life. ..."
-- Tau Lin, teacher of Sharon Lubert

The quotes above mirror the philosophy of teaching there now, as exemplified by teacher Rev. Eric Berg's writings on his blog (revericsblog.blogspot.com): "I’ve never tried mustard on my potatoes but it might not be that bad. The colors certainly are complementary while they are still growing ... But after a while you get some life experience and are pretty certain you won’t like certain combinations of things ... Common sense tells us that this is wisdom ..."

Chapel Guardian would never question the personal meaning of The Season's material to those who have received it. The concern is not with the students, but the vital feedback they deserve from teachers and mentors. It demands a fundamental question of understanding: What are people actually learning from all of this?

What does one learn when the majority of the supposed information from "teachers" is as simplistic as saying "The best way to have clear thoughts is to think clearly"? Or the information is as basic as a present-day nursery rhyme or game? And that's repeated in quote after quote?

Ironically, the most important warning to the Friends of Chapel of Awareness group comes from Rev. Gene Larr himself, as quoted in The Season. Guardians' worry is that Rev. Larr's wisdom is now being drowned out by the majority of minutiae as represented by the instruction at Chapel now. Not only should they quote him, they must listen to him ...

"Delusion is your greatest roadblock. Try again."

From Gene

(The Season, Summer 2010)