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Expectations, Assumptions & the Lies That Control US — Independent Scientology

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Ready to learn more about Independent Scientology practices? 50% off your BRIDGE Package Special ON NOW!!!!!! Call US! 1-816-355-4606 Visit https://www.ao-gp.org and https://collegeofindependentscientology.com Truth has a way of making itself known, even when we try desperately to ignore it. This episode might be the most important conversation we've ever shared—a deep exploration into how expectations and assumptions shape our reality, and how lies function as the ultimate mechanism of control. We begin by examining a provocative statement from L. Ron Hubbard: "The only way to control a person is to lie to them." Rather than the cynical manipulation this might seem at first glance, we unpack how this insight reveals the mechanics of human suffering. When someone provides false information, they're manipulating your decisions to serve their survival, often at your expense. The challenge? Recognizing when this is happening—especially when we're the ones lying to ourselves. The concept of "look, don't listen" emerges as a powerful tool for seeing truth. Words can deceive, but actions rarely lie. Your body serves as an extraordinary barometer, physically reacting to untruth even when your mind refuses to acknowledge it. We explore how persistent problems in any area of your life indicate the presence of an unexamined lie—once fully seen, these issues must vanish, as they cannot withstand complete awareness. Perhaps most provocatively, we discuss how cultural myths like Santa Claus introduce children to the mechanics of manipulation through false expectations and control. These early patterns establish templates for relationships that can persist throughout life, teaching both how to lie and how to accept being lied to. The path through this maze of deception requires discipline, courage, and the willingness to confront reality as it truly exists. Every Scientology auditing session offers the opportunity for revelations that remove the lies keeping unwanted conditions in your life. Ready to transform your expectations and see truth more clearly? Contact us at aogp.org or collegeofindependentscientology.com. The journey to spiritual freedom begins with recognizing what's been true all along. —————————————————— EXPLORE INDEPENDENT SCIENTOLOGY • What Is Independent Scientology? → https://www.ao-gp.org/what-is-independent-scientology • Auditing & Training → https://www.ao-gp.org/auditing-training • Independent vs. Church of Scientology → https://www.ao-gp.org/independent-scientology-vs-church-of-scientology • Axiom AI (LRH self-improvement tool) → https://www.ao-gp.org/axiom-ai • Free OCA Personality Test → https://www.ao-gp.org/personality-test #IndependentScientology #Scientology #LRH

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