My Thanks To Narconon.

A wise man once said:
“In the darkest hour the soul is replenished and given strength to endure.”
As I stand before you here today, I stand before you a new man-a new friend-a new son -a new brother-a new person.
On the brightest of days, I was in the darkest of hours. Life for me no longer had purpose, meaning, vision, hope, dreams, and happiness. And tomorrow seemed bleak.
And then something happened. On that sunny day that hurt the most, I said to myself, “I’ve had enough.”
At some point along the line in my 7 years of abuse, my self-respect diminished and my mind went dormant. I knew the world was evolving, carrying on without me. It depressed me to think that life was going on without me. That I knew I could be out in it living and enjoying it, but a demon was keeping me from doing so. I just wasn’t strong enough. I just didn’t care about anything. Life as I knew it ceased to exist.
In Book 3: Learning Improvement Course, I acquired the technology on how to study and learn. It taught me about what barriers exist to learning and to life so that I may overcome them and thus being more successful in life.
On the gradient of this program I recovered my self-respect and once again my mind and body became one. I extinguished that fiery demon and discovered new ways to earn true respect from my peers and pupils by accepting responsibility for my actions, for my mistakes and by being strong enough to say “I’m sorry.”
Book 4 Sauna for the mind. Finally understanding and grasping the concept that I am capable of changing my behavior. Weight was lifted off my shoulders. Out went the old and in came the new and the life I had been hoping for for such a long time was beginning to emerge.
Book 5, the Up’s & Down’s In Life Course. In life comes uncertainty and sadness. But with the data I received from this particular book I’ve learned that it is certainly acceptable to get sad but to communicate that which I’m feeling and to not get discouraged that I may not be able to handle it. But most importantly to not be destructive or give in to temptations which might not be so good. But the key is to always remember to acknowledge it handle it and correct it, which seems to be good steps in the right direction.
I have endured many of life’s stereotypes and prejudices. But it is this place in which I have encountered a special part of humanity. Friends who have accepted me for the person that I am-accepting me everyday, unyielding and without uncertainty. This acceptance is something I have sought out for as long as I can remember. But it is here I was informed of the codes of honor-that I don’t need approval from anyone nor should I desire it and that I am entitled to be the person that stands before you today.
Book 6 cemented in me fresh new Personal Values and Guidelines for ethical behavior. That I have the ability to live and to be happy, but that that all starts with the individual, with me. I am rewarded in knowing that I have truly increased my own happiness and am certain now more than ever before that it is within me-within my own power and control-to live a more rewarding life, a more fulfilling life. Sending overts and withholds to the shredder was truly rewarding in itself.

I've always maintained a strong belief in the data that there are two laws to universe. And that is, first and above all else you must help yourself first, and then help others. The day I picked myself up and walked through those doors was the day I started to help myself.
Book 7 Changing Conditions In Life. I came in a scared and lonely lost soul, but because I learned to value and appreciate ideals and how to practice them in the art of good living, I leave not as I came but as an adult learned. Now when I am asked that inevitable question of "did I learn anything at all?" I have a pat answer with no fumbling as I look the person straight in the eye and say "yes, and it was phenomenal!"
Each day, each step, each bead of sweat in sauna, each book, each objective, each clay demo I took towards my future I gained with fearless aplomb and cemented my conviction to this program that what I had set out to accomplish was right and worth the rewards.
Along the way I have encountered the biggest of hearts and the greatest of intelligent minds. I have taken much delight in comforting my fellow students who have at times felt darkness and low self-confidence in their matters of the heart and or successful commitment to this program. Buoyed by my humor, empathy, and willingness to go further from this state, I encourage those who will come after me to have a grand vision for their lives.
To my mom. A woman whose strength and courage to prevail I admire. She is truly a very brave and a very strong woman. You have endured the greatest of challenges to life. I somehow didn't seem to appreciate the first one you gave me but I will make you proud and show you I appreciate the second one you have given me. Thank you for your love and support, in this program and in life. I owe it to you that I am the success I have created.
Most of all, I dedicate my success to the loving memory of my brother. Whom I know is with me always.
And so I stand here in a moment of instant divine inspiration about my future as I begin an even greater journey. I have finally gained approval from those around me that I may challenge myself even further as I single handedly venture into this new world that awaits me.

Narconon of GA: Drug Education & Rehabilitation
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877-413-3073