Perceval said:
Group think in it's literal meaning is a fundamental function of a network. It can be a negative thing when the network of people are all agreeing on the lie, but it is a positive function of a network when the network of people are aligned with the truth. It facilitates the spread of that truth to others who have neither the time or proclivities to do all the work of gathering the knowledge themselves.
This is a very good conversation that is being had, and I think, necessary. Hopefully, Archaea will stay with it and others will continue to
be helpful to her, providing she wants help.
It is important for all to see the process here, how this is being "worked out"/aired out". As BHelmet said above, what a grand opportunity to examine and practice " The Work", for the entire group .
All may watch what outcome is achieved by the "process", and this is what builds "faith" and confidence in the process , for others.
To me it is not so important how one gets along, but what one does when in a conflict or has a" bone to pick". It's like getting married, you don't do it until you have had some arguments and know that the world will not fall apart, you will not be divorced, because you had an objection to something your amour said or did at dinner last night, or the color of new curtains for the cottage.
Another , perhaps better way of looking at this, Archaea, is that you are playing a role in this case, and how your case is handled will literally stand as an example, a way point,
a cairn on the trail, if you will ,for others in the periphery. So, please stay engaged and be polite, even if you feel others are not polite to you...everyone is learning at a different pace, some more are adept than others because of that. This is a marvelous opportunity for all to learn from.
Archaea, just to let you know, I am a "cow", too....in my case , it's hormonal....the hot flashes are not "kundalini rising"... just you wait !!!...lafn...
B,