by Carmel Reid, Somerset UK
In answer to three questions regarding cults and the three tests suggested by Rev Dr David Millikan, I offer my personal experience of Universal Medicine:-
(1) Does the group allow internal criticism and discussion?
Serge Benhayon has always invited us to ‘test’ what he says and not to simply believe it blindly. We are always able to feedback comments about arrangements for meetings and courses, and whatever is presented is always open to questions and discussion, it is never just a one-way transmission.
(2) Does it have a hostile relationship with the world outside?
Introductory courses and presentations are always open to anyone who expresses an interest in attending; members of the general public are always welcome. We as participants can take friends, family; no-one is ever excluded. Anyone can access the website.
(3) Has it sought to isolate its members?
Quite the opposite – we are supported to work in ‘normal’ jobs in the community, to get on with living our lives in simplicity. We are supported to not impose our views on others, not to judge them, but to allow everyone to make their own choices; others are inspired if they so choose.
For example, I work in a busy supermarket. I see around 500 people a day and I just serve them at the checkout. It’s no big deal, I smile and meet their eyes and we have a brief, pleasant chat and usually a laugh about something. I serve them their cigarettes, alcohol, bread, and ice cream without judging or telling them how unhealthy I feel their selection is. They made the choice, and that’s fine. My choice as to how I live my life is my choice. I have been inspired by many people in the esoteric community, but am not limited or instructed by them, and it’s not up to me to instruct others.
The only extreme direction I see us all moving in is away from the lies, injustice, and anger that people like David Millikan himself displayed so effectively in public last Friday (12th October 2012). We will not do this by isolating ourselves in a closed community, but by living and sharing our lives in harmony with everyone and that means being out in the open, in the general community.
I have chosen to experience the joy of living in harmony – this is everyone’s choice and theirs alone whether or not to make; David Millikan included.
Words on Serge Benhayon 
Where have we come to and where are we going when the simplest forms of decency and respect are not adhered to?
Beautifully expressed Carmel. One thing that is completely absent from Serge Benhayon’s presentations is instruction, Serge is always sharing and delivering the truth but without any imposition, which is quite unusual and I really enjoy this. I’ve also noticed as a result of this aspect of how Serge is with people is that I now too am inspired to offer more space to others, to let go of judgement and expectations, and to ‘live and let live’ as the saying goes. It’s the complete opposite to the accusations in the media of cult, and to be quite honest I am having an absolute ball with Serge and the other Universal Medicine students!
The three defining characteristics of a cult that are listed actually support Universal Medicine of encouraging discernment and constantly developing understanding in relationships. Nowhere else in my life have I been encouraged to do this.
Not only is Serge open to people challenging him, I have heard him encourage it, and to feel for ourselves whether what is being presented is true. For me, I always knew what was presented was true, and this may sound like a contradiction and probably is, but I was sceptical at the same time, I questioned but nothing took away from the knowing I had.
The respect of different people’s different choices is sorely lacking from the world, life would be very different if we accepted other people’s choices and gave them the space to make their own choices. Of course our choices impact others, and while we may not agree with others choices there needs to be an understanding that they are a crucial part of how we learn.
I am more open to people and life than I have ever been before and that is thanks to Universal Medicine.
Yes, myself too and today I was so inspired by a group of women whom I hardly knew because of their openness, generosity and true sense of community.
My understanding of Universal Medicine is that what they teach is all about exercising will – how we move to align with what, which then would lead us to choose what we think we are choosing, and this can not be done by telling people what to do. That would simply make no sense.
The absolute simplicity here is that we each have choice in how we conduct our lives. What is missing though is acceptance of this fact.
Carmel I liked your question ‘Has it sought to isolate its members?’ Quite the contrary, we are living normal lives, work, have families, we may have changed the way we live in so far as making more loving choices for ourselves, we are out in the world as much and if not more than many others.
‘does the group have a hostile relationship with the outside world? In no way do we cut ourselves off from the world let alone being hostile to it, we are encouraged to be a part of the world, live our life with self love and love for our fellowman no matter what choices others are making in their lives, not judging but understanding we are one human family living on this planet.
Everyone should have the choice as to how they want to live their life, and if you choose to live your life based on developing truth, integrity, true care, respect, self-honouring and purpose that should not be targeted for being different, after all, sometimes it takes someone with a different approach to life to move us out of the rut of abuse that we get stuck in as a society.
Universal Medicine passes all of David Millikan’s so called tests with flying colours but that didn’t prevent the denigration of all present – including members of the public there for the first time thus demonstrating Universal Medicine’s inclusivity. It is clear to me that it was all part of an elaborate ploy to try and trap unsuspecting individuals to behave in a way that would create higher ratings for a seemingly deeply unethical TV channel. Truth is the first casualty in any situation like this and spurious ‘tests’ are just another tool in this game of manipulation.
It’s interesting how Universal Medicine is being attacked for being a cult, when organized religions display many more practices that equate to being a cult. They have a day of worship where all are expected to attend, look down upon those not of their religion, hold those that live differently to them as not worthy, and even have a class system among their own congregation. There is much to consider and expose here and since the conversation has been opened by David Millikan, maybe it is time to explore the fact we all have a choice and if mainstream religion doesn’t feel to be your thing then it is the ultimate human right to be able to choose what is.
(1) Does Universal Medicine allow internal criticism and discussion? YES, ABSOLUTELY
(2) Does it have a hostile relationship with the world outside? NO, ON THE CONTRARY
(3) Has it sought to isolate its members? NO WAY
So, where does UM stand? It is clear, isn’t it?
Yet, we have to add the positive side into the equation: just because the fact that an organization is not a cult does not mean at all that it is good for you. However, this one, Universal Medicine, is by every count.
Interesting question ‘does the group have a hostile relationship with the outside world? There are always two ‘players’ in any relationship, so if one of them chooses to be hostile then can you call that a hostile relationship? It could be said that David Millikan has a hostile relationship with Universal Medicine – but it is entirely of his own creation.
It’s a very interesting question, since knowing Universal Medicine I’ve become LESS hostile to the world, less blaming, less shutting people out, less judgemental, and much much more open, caring and respectful to every single person I meet.
Interesting that taking more responsibility and getting more engaged in life seems to trigger some resistance, maybe because the reflection disturbs one’s familiar ways, exposing areas we don’t like to look at and admit are not the best for our overall wellbeing. Easier then to blame those who give the reflection and put them in a box so much judged that you can be repelled by the label and are justified to ignore the content.
What Universal Medicine and Serge Benhayon presents is not even a belief system. It is a sharing of a lived way. The Livingness. Those who claim themselves to be students are the ones who have chosen to try out what gets presented to see if it is true for them. It is about rebuilding our relationship with Truth – which doesn’t have to involve coming to attend Universal Medicine courses or reading Serge’s books, or even actually ever knowing they exist.
It is preconception that blinds our natural perception thus we impose our images on anything that slightly resembles and stirs the preconceptions that thereby are consistently confirmed. Simply said, we only see what we want to see.
More choice or free will and taking responsibility for oneself in everything to the detail as offered and asked for by Universal Medicine you will find nowhere else, it is ‘live and let live’ at its best. Probably that is the biggest issue people actually have with Universal Medicine as they are reflected their lack or corruption of free will and responsibility in their own lives.
Since attending Universal Medicine courses I got to see how much I judged others because of how harshly I judged myself. Having worked on my hurts and issues, and making many more loving choices in all areas of my life, I now love taking care of all my needs and I love giving to myself, and I love sharing myself with others. All my relationships have improved as I have more understanding of myself and how life works!
I’ve been attending Universal Medicine courses for over a decade now, and I continue to work in a corporate role that contacts hundreds of people. No cutting off from the world in any way.
We can answer questions to anything but we also should look at how questions are framed, what are they really asking. Some questions are framed so that no matter which way you answer they will hit their mark and others are genuine in their approach to want to know more. I see what we call as loaded questions as questions that first need to be called for what they are. If we are genuinely wanting answers to something then we should give the person space to answer and then at the very least respect them and listen to their whole answer. It would seem these days are more about putting pressure on people to give an answer that fits the question rather then asking something to allow the person asking or the audience more understanding. We don’t seem to genuinely interview anyone anymore it more borders on an interrogation.
So direct and to the point Carmel. It is absurd to label Universal Medicine as a cult and you have shown here that the questions asked in order to back up that allegation cannot be answered in the affirmative any which way.
Very well said Carmel. The 3 tests David Millikan himself has suggested by to assess if a group is a cult or not have been successfully deconstructed by your own expert experience with Universal Medicine which I can confirm is also my own experience as I am sure the experience of many others.
Well said Carmel. Simply and powerfully. And I confirm that what you shared has been my experiences as well.
I choose to live in harmony with myself and others too Carmel and not because I was told to or it is the ‘new black’ – it feels normal and free in my body. Universal Medicine was the catalyst for this. They showed me how to live in harmony with myself.
Some great points Carmel, which highlights how ridiculous the cult label is when it comes to the Students of Universal Medicine. Over the years I have been in many groups in the search for the answers to life and everything, but once I found Universal Medicine all of my questions were answered and even those I wasn’t asking, and should have been. Nothing is hidden with Universal medicine, no subject is taboo, as we are given free range to question, discuss and to even challenge Serge if we want to.
An increasing number of people are feeling pulled to listen and learn the truth of the Ageless Wisdom from presentations by Serge Benhayon. Those who try to defame and denigrate what is presented at Universal Medicine are met with the truth.
Now, nearly five years on from writing this article, I am still inspired by Serge Benhayon, his love for humanity deepens every day, and his commitment to serving All of Us is absolutely unwavering, regardless of what is going on around him. As a result of the many inspiring presentations and books he has produced, hundreds of people around the world are making personal choices that lead to a healthier lifestyle, better relationships and a joyful commitment to life that cannot be denied.
I love the sentence – I have been inspired by many people in the esoteric community but am not limited or instructed by them…. for it is the antithesis of what we are accused of. For everyone I have met are open, loving, powerful and empowered people out in the world building loving relationships. Deeply inspirational people living inspirationally. David would do well and could learn a lot should he choose to take his blinkers off.
As you share it is simple Carmel, how we all live our own lives is our own choice. But by respecting others choices like you do with your supermarket shoppers choices you are serving them with love… and no one can deny in this day and age that the world needs far more love.
In a world that has people from a smorgasbord of cultures, races, sizes and shapes that claims tolerance and that we have the freedom to choose, there is much judgment of what many do actually choose.
I love this Carmel. So down to earth and real. It’s true – as a Student of Universal Medicine I live more a part of my local community and more committed to work and life than I ever did before.
I loved what you have shared so simply Carmel, also that we have the freedom to choose or not choose,to come or go, there is no such freedom in what a real cult is. Just on that point alone that excludes us from being a cult.
Absolutely Carmel, we choose to attend from our own free will, we are not forced to attend Universal Medicine events and we aren’t imprisoned either. We are free to eat whenever and whatever we like and it is a personal choice if we choose to change our diet.
Before knowing Serge Benhayon and what he teaches us I had no idea what it meant to live and share my life in harmony with everyone and thus being out there sharing my love, my joy. What an amazing choice to make everyday anew.
I have changed so much from the reckless harmful person I used to be, so much now I do not know that person for the deep love and care I now live and live for others thanks to Serge Benhayon. It shows the abhorant race we are when people choose to slander the very thing that is the answer to all the suffering on this planet – one who serves with truth and love – just like they did to Jesus
Well said Carmel, it is a ridiculous claim to say that the Universal Medicine student body are a ‘closed community’. Since attending Universal Medicine events I have been more committed to my life, have returned to full-time work and have been engaged with the community more than ever and deepened my relationships all round. If any true research were done it would reveal Universal Medicine students to be the exact opposite of many of the false images that they are often mis-represented by.
I suppose if you set yourself up as a cult expert and you run out of cults then you might just have to make some up to keep yourself in sensation. Universal Medicine is not a cult and there is no amount of imposing and twisting that will make it one.
One of the things I love about Universal Medicine is the openness to challenge and questions. It is a significant marker for me of an organisation that presents itself and its philosophy in complete transparency – something I have not encountered, particularly in churches, before. There is real integrity here, not often encountered in our world – and it is lovely to experience and to live.
If those 3 points were true then how is it that most Universal Medicine Students are living life to the full, serving the communities they live in, being more dedicated to their families and friends and commit to bringing more love into all their relationships and everything they do? The truth is pretty darn amazing, where the lies don’t have a scratch on that.
I’m a student of Universal Medicine and I love open discussions about life and everything in it – I love people and could easily hang out with everyone 24/7 : )
There is a lot of corruption in the world and it is perhaps this that someone like David Millikan should focus his energies on, the charges that Universal Medicine is a cult or cult-like is ridiculous. Yes it is different, but that in and of itself does not make it a cult. History shows that we are challenged most by that which exposes our own choices. We all do know what is healthy and what is not, and we also know corruption. The corruption on a grand scale, banks, governments, political lobbying, bullying of smaller countries by larger ones, this all goes on and is accompanied by our own corrupted lifestyles where we willingly turn a blind eye to what is not true for us or the communities we live in. Attacking an alternative religious group because they don’t fit in with your own comfortable way is in itself quite a contemptible way to act.
Never before have I found an organization that supports everyone, and I mean everyone, to love themselves and others equally.
Universal Medicine is simply universal. Everything presented is for all, to learn from, to grow from, to support and care for our bodies with a tenderness. It is the tenderness that is missed in other organizations, where you may find learning and growing, but not the deep tenderness that supports all of this coming from within the amazing mechanism that is our own body.
Well put, Carmel. When an organisation shares a philosophy around a way of living that entirely supports the body and offers it simply as a possibility for consideration rather than dogma or creed, leaving you to decide for yourself whether you think it’s true for you and from there having complete free will to make your own choices about your choices in life – well, that to me is non-imposing rather than cult-forming.
I would totally agree with your answers to those questions Carmel, David Milligan clearly did no research before this attack as Universal Medicine is one of the most transparent organisations I’ve ever come across, a complete open door policy that just supports people to live healthier lives. It’s kind of crazy when choosing to live a healthier, truer life with less lies is seen as an extreme direction!
Hmmm those three criteria for cults could seem to sum up a lot of countries, football clubs, in fact so many institutions seem to fall into these categories that some redefining definitely needs to take place.
Universal Medicine is here for humanity, its track record is impeccable and what it will bring in the future will be the ultimate paradigm shift.
Three great questions Carmel – to which the answer is yes to the first and definitely not to the second and third, showing the falsity of Millikan’s presumptions. “My choice as to how I live my life is my choice. I have been inspired by many people in the esoteric community, but am not limited or instructed by them, and it’s not up to me to instruct others.” Absolutely – I’m with you.
Yes, Sue, and Serge Benhayon presents a great role model in terms of how to present a way of living without dogma, rules and must-dos. We can see how he lives, we can listen to his words and then we can choose how to live for ourselves. It is not for us to judge anybody else for we are all on our own journey and how far we are along the path of return depends on the individual choices we have made in our many lifetimes.
I love that by his own questions you can prove the ridiculousness of his accusations. With a bit of unblinkered investigation and a genuine willingness to discover the truth he could have discovered this for himself.
Great questions Carmel and honest simple answers. Universal Medicine is an amazing organisation – offering heart and Soul and wisdom that supports me to live an extraordinary life, but I never see myself as different or better than all other people in the community that I meet on a daily basis. In fact, I view them more highly, whether they have heard of Universal Medicine or not, than I have ever before in my life, because I treasure and enjoy life more highly.
The three questions posed have been answered beautifully, with clarity and wisdom, by you Carmel. Like you I have also made a very clear choice;
“I have chosen to experience the joy of living in harmony – this is everyone’s choice and theirs alone whether or not to make; David Millikan included”.
I agree Shirl – we are all responsible for our own choices, no judgement on what they may be.
Thank you Carmel for answering these very important questions so clearly and wisely. Anyone that has an ounce of common sense can see from what you have presented that Universal Medicine is the polar opposite of what a cult is. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those trying to get the world to believe it is, used the same amount of energy making choices that will actually make a difference in this world; using that energy not to harm, but to heal.
Sometimes the freedom expressed with Universal Medicine can be challenging even. There is no attachment whatsoever towards any student – in any direction. We can walk in and walk out as we wish. We are kindly asked to walk in with respect. So if I like the feeling of being needed I can not play this out with Universal Medicine. I am deeply loved, yes. Needed, no.
Wise words Carmel, so are you a living proof that also David Millikan is not judged, as this is the truth of what The Way Of The Livingness is, it does not matter how many or much hate, attack or bully some one does, he or she is always loved. This is truly lived by Serge Benhayon, who to me is my greatest friend and example of how to live from real love – everyday!
I very much agree ‘your choice and yours alone’. Nobody makes decisions for you neither are we told what to do. It is that simple. And that is actually the interesting part because in this world we are so used to getting good advice and being told what to do but here comes a man, Serge Benhayon, who does not preach nor impose his findings onto another but simply presents and inspires by his living ways.
Beautifully said Carmel, Universal Medicine is about love, community, family, true service, health and accepting and appreciating all equally – absolutely no resemblance to a cult whatsoever.
Hear, hear Carmel ,well said. I have never felt anything forced on me nor have I felt it to be a closed group, in fact I have felt it to be the complete opposite.
Carmel this is great as it shows how polar opposite Universal Medicine is to a cult. All the examples you shared are of a person actively involved in the community, living their choices in their life and not imposing on others. I felt the absolute everydayness of you and know this to be a true representation of someone who is choosing to take responsibility for their life and their choices. Thank you for sharing your truth.
Thank you Carmel for a very clear outline of how Universal Medicine is anything but a cult. Simple questions and answers. That simply show the truth.
As Carmel says, the way Universal Medicine actually embraces humanity and supports every individual’s journey to reconnect to who they truly are is a sign of an organisation that has the deepest integrity, and that is truly here to serve.
Beautifully put Carmel, and what you expressed has also been my experience of Universal Medicine (The business initiated by Serge Benhayon).
Love this Carmel thank you. The fact that we are choosing to live lives that are based on truth and from the heart feels amazing. I love how when I go to courses I can leave my belongings where I was seated knowing without doubt that nothing will be stolen or wilfully damaged. It feels so safe and supportive to be a member of Universal Medicine in fact I’ve never felt anything more real.
I totally agree with you katechorley that it “feels so safe and supportive to be a member of Universal Medicine” and this has something I have never experienced anywhere else in the past. The integrity, respect and love that is offered is there for all equally so. The question is: why is this not the norm in our world?
Hi Carmel, those 3 questions are well answered. The last question does truly get me out of my chair and say: it that which we live we bring outside. Before I met Universal Medicine I have never claimed or felt to be truly part in society. I felt lonely and not committed to meet people. In this lack of commitment I could feel that I was just running on empty oil (hurts). I came to realize the reality of how I was living when I met Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine. When I met them I could feel their equality to people and their true interest in people. I could feel that I was missing that inside myself. I never was truly interested in people, unless I got something out of it, I know it sounds intense, but it was true. This was the effect of how I was living with people and myself. What I have to say is that this behavior was never truly me, and or the true intention I want in life. But due to pains and hurts in life, I seemed to escape to feel them by disconnecting to humanity. Since becoming aware of that I have been daring to go underneath and feel these hurts.. By stripping away these hurts, I feel I come closer to stand next to people, and my interest in people had automatically grown! To me this is the opposite of isolation, as my life is about people now, and the true connections I have with them and all my friendships I am building around me. This is all thanks to the support of Universal Medicine. Without them I would be isolated from the world, not truly coping in life. Life is not about me, it is about every single one of us.
‘Life is not about me, it is about every single one of us.’ Thank you Danna for these inspiring words – we are all in it together and when we do anything for our own personal gain, all of humanity misses out. I love the way you describe how allowing yourself to feel and let go of your hurts enables you to connect with people because there is nothing standing in the way.
Beautifully said and put Carmel, this brings so much deeper understanding of being in service for and with people, by being fully present within yourself. To me that is real power ! I love your expression.
The way we are as students of Universal Medicine, is in a very open an honest way. I am always free to choose and never have been persuaded in doing any kind of course or buying their products. It is my choice and mine only to live in a harmonious way, in whatever place I want to live and any profession I want to work in.
Look who’s talking. Millikan should check his own attitude before addressing anyone else´s. How can you see truth through glasses of prejudice, self-righteousness and an enormous ego? You can´t.
Very true Alex. Millikan appears to be totally blind to the fact that he was imposing his own beliefs onto the audience. That this was the complete opposite of presentations by Serge Benhayon was immediately felt by the audience.
Great phrase, Jo ‘He came with a fuzz of energy and fizzled out shortly after.’ Sadly the other detractors are still busy with their mischief-making antics. In the past people presenting truth have been annihilated but Truth has survived. This time we are standing strong and annihilation will not happen – there are too many disillusioned people who are out there and seeking truth and, thanks to technology, it is now available world-wide. The abhorrent mis-use of technology by a small group of people will delay it for a while, but will not annihilate us as we continue our return to who we truly are, and inspire others to do the same.
Yes, and simply by inspiration, living in a way that can be watched and checked out and then be chosen or not by anyone. That is all. The cult of free will.
Milikan and the like have an agenda, and an enormous ego to go with it. He is now known as a manipulator and a liar, muscling his way onto the stage at an open door gathering of students of Universal Medicine and then attacking us all relentlessly with a story based on lies. We are open, we are not hostile and no one that I have ever met in Universal Medicine has appeared remotely isolated – in fact it brings people out of their shells! He came with a fuzz of energy and fizzled out shortly after.
Great point Jo, he was shown the hand of gratitude and refused to accept the open invitation because he had a preset “agenda”.
(1) Does the group allow internal criticism and discussion?
(2) Does it have a hostile relationship with the world outside?
(3) Has it sought to isolate its members?
The answers to these questions are very straightforward:
YES Absolutely.
NO Way,
Absolutely NO
Since this is the absolute truth, there is no reason to be defensive about it.
When you put it like this Carmel it is rather ridiculous that Universal Medicine is accused of being a cult. It is the exact opposite of an exclusive or closed group. Very well summarised in this blog.
Thanks Carmel for a simple but accurate summary of Uni Med.
Brilliant Carmel. Life is about making our own choices and I love the power and clarity that brings.
Thank you Carmel, Respect, Love, and Power.
Thank-you Carmel for the direct, to the point, factual answers which you have stated so clearly to David Millikans accusing question. “
Simple and clear. It always comes down to choice and no-one has the right to take that choice away from us, no matter what we have chosen.
Very clearly written Carmel, I love the simplicity in which you write, and all I can account is true. And I feel the last paragraph is so important, we don’t hide away and live in isolated communties, We are encouraged to just be who we are in the place we are. I feel totally free in what I choose.
Beautifully said Carmel. We all have a choice and Universal Medicine students are choosing to connect to their inner essence of love and live this in all that they do in everyday life. Anyone and everyone is welcome to experience this way of living – or not.
Beautifully expressed Carmin. The students of Universal Medicine are simply everyday members of the community, going about their days in a very normal way. The fact that we choose to honour ourselves and are very healthy by nature seems to have set us apart, but by close examination, any person will see that the door is open and all are welcome.
So well said Carmel. Clear, Concise, Honest and Simple.
I love this Carmel so very clear and confirming – we have choice – everyone has a choice. Living loving simply truly.
There should be a number 4 saying: is the group judgmental to other people and today’s common “religions”?
And the answer would be: definitely not. We simply find an ultimate truth in the esoteric work saying, we are all one. No one is excluded. No matter where he or she comes from. We are all basically love. There’s allowance and acceptance and understanding first.
Thank you Christina, I agree, no-one is judged in any way. Sometimes I am asked, can Christians attend? And I say of course – no-one is excluded on the grounds of race, religion, culture or nationality. And Geography doesn’t matter either because wherever we may live in the world, if there is Internet, we have access to webcasts and videos. If we don’t have computers, there are books, audios, magazines, and in person there are students and practitioners already living in many countries: http://www.universalmedicine.net/global.html
Makes me smile as it is a joy to feel you expressing the simplicity of what the esoteric work is – free will as the expression of unconditional love.
How we each choose to live is ‘Your choice and yours alone’. It is the true freedom free will gives us and we must respect that fact as a fundamental right for all. Awesome article Carmel. It was very clear and truthful.
It is good to call Rev Dr David Millikan on his accusations, and say what we truly stand for, love harmony and brotherhood. Without the exclusion of others. Thank you Carmel.
So clearly stated, thank you Carmel. If those are the 3 questions to be asked when assessing whether a group is a cult or not, then the answer is easy, Universal Medicine is not a cult. However, there are many other ‘accepted’ religions and corporate companies that may well fall within David Millikan’s definition of a cult. He may need to ask those same questions of his religious group as well as of the media network he works for.
Neatly put Carmel, thank you.
Wunderbare Carmel very simple and powerful. Thank you so much for your clear and strongly written blog.
Carmel, so simply worded and defined – we are free to come and go and never any imposition to do anything we do not want to. The utmost care and integrity is felt and observed always.
Universal Medicine, open to the public, free to come and go, no expectations ever imposed upon anyone and the deepest level of support and care.. feels like a model plenty of businesses could observe and learn from. David Milikan will one day see the way once he gets clear of his need for acceptance and recognition.
There is indeed not the slightest hint of isolation and secrecy in Universal Medicine’s affairs and dealings, quite on the contrary. Since becoming a student, I have started working again after years of isolating myself and considering myself as unemployable, just for one example.
Here, here Carmel, well said. There is such power in the simplicity of your expression. I would answer those questions in exactly the same way. The key word here is choice and as we know it is at the very heart of what Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine are about.
“My choice as to how I live my life is my choice. I have been inspired by many people in the esoteric community, but am not limited or instructed by them, and it’s not up to me to instruct others.” – I couldn’t agree more!
I love your blog Carmen – well said.
Well said Carmel – simple and clear in expression, I like that…
Nothing more to be said to this really. It’s pretty concise and as you say the choice is ours to make. Every moment is a new opportunity. The choice is ours…
Top blog Carmel, simple and to the point. Looking at those three questions it appears that David Millikan fits the criteria of being a ‘cult’ all by himself. What he should do is stand in front of a mirror and ask himself those questions but judging by his actions on the 12 October 2012 I doubt any truthful answers would reflect back to him.
Brilliant Tim, I have to say. Most especially poignant in Millikan’s case is ‘does he have a hostile relationship with the world outside?’
Hmmm… there are people definitely hell-bent on creating and perpetuating a hostile relationship with the world for themselves, aren’t there..
Carmel’s beautiful blog speaks of a known and lived love of God that is reflected in how she interacts – how she is in relationship – with everyone.
I truly wonder if David Millikan sees ‘the world outside himself’ as such.
Universal Medicine continues to inspire me – we all have an opportunity to evolve and it is for us to choose the consciousness we align with that will determine whether that evolution happens now or after a few more agonising lifetimes. Me? I choose now.
Thank you for so clearly busting myths around Universal Medicine. It has been my experience too that Universal Medicine have done nothing but inspire people to start living in a way that is truly beneficial.
Well said Carmel, life is full of choices – some great and some not so great, but either way a choice has been made nevertheless.
I completely agree Carmel, it is a way of life, a personal choice, which is not dictated to or forced. I am often inspired by so many people, outside the esoteric students and, for me, my choice to be inspired by Universal Medicine has only grown my ability to see amazing things in everyone.
Well said Carmel. Clearly and succinctly expressed how Universal Medicine is not a cult.
Simple and straight to the point. From day one of knowing Universal Medicine I have only felt a sense of ‘this is what is presented, it is your choice to do with it as you choose’. Our choices provide us with our experiences. Thousands of people now choosing to love themselves and experiencing positive outcomes should be the news stories the world is reading.
Well said Carmel, the world would have a lot less conflicts, if everyone was able to except the choices of others, and not compare them to their own. Thank you for presenting the truth, because the more truth is out there, the more opportunity people have to choose it.
Thank you Carmel, It is as simple as that. People who join cults are controlled and manipulated – this could not be further from the truth with regards to Universal Medicine. Everything is presented and then we get to choose what to do with that information.
Agreed Julie, we are presented with possibilities which we can consider for ourselves, that’s it. There is no manipulation, brainwashing or otherwise and if it is not for us then there is no judgement felt, it is our personal choice.
Thank you Carmel and Julie, I agree, we all have the free choice to take or leave what ever is presented. Universal Medicine has only ever given the students free will to choose for themselves, and Serge Benhayon’s presentations that only share the truth so students are able to free themselves from any ill energy.
Carmel, such a straightforward, clear and simple blog and it says it all. Thank you.
Thanks Carmel for the clarity with which you show how Universal Medicine is so open to sharing with the wider community both in presenting a different way of living and the reflection of the students who are very much part of this wherever they live. I also have chosen to experience the joy of living in harmony and it has transformed my life.
I enjoyed reading this, the clarity and straight to the point..
Well said Carmel.
Awesome, so simple and powerful. Thank you for sharing about your work that was really inspiring.
Thank you for sharing Carmel.
Awesome. Thank you very much. Yes, to live a life in simplicity and let everybody make his own choices without imposing. Why is it that there are some people who can´t handle that? Is it possible that they can´t stand the reflection they see? Does it remind them of their own responsibility?
I read the true power of love in these lines. Clear, honest, simple, harmless words. Thank you Carmel. Want to work in the supermarket nearby in Holland?;-)
Thank you Carmel – very clearly expressed.
Beautifully said, Carmel and spot on!
All are welcome to see what Universal Medicine presents and can choose whether it’s for them or not.
Choosing to live in harmony with myself and others and with joy is the way for me.
Carmel, Well said! Everything you shared is exactly what Universal Medicine presents.
That’s a great point Carmel, it is true the one direction we are all moving is away from lies, injustice and anger in expression. However it is also my experience that the vast majority of people I know do not want to partake in this sort of expression either, they have perhaps just become complacent with it’s presence, like I had.
l’m all for freedom of speech but not when it belittles, insults, defames, fuels hatred, prejudice, spreads lies and creates mistrust. That is not real freedom of speech because it seeks to restrict or nullify the free expression of another.
Agree with you Carmel and Jenny: ‘l’m all for freedom of speech but not when it belittles, insults, defames, fuels hatred, prejudice, spreads lies and creates mistrust. That is not real freedom of speech because it seeks to restrict or nullify the free expression of another.’
The difference for me was with realizing by not speaking up I am adding to the lies and oppressing energy and by saying: NO this is not the way I stop that energy and build a platform for others to also say No.
Thank you Carmel. It is indeed about individual choice, – and in respect of raising awareness about choice, and in respecting individual choice without imposition or judgement, – Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine are exemplary – in their presentations, in the way they live, and in the way they relate to every individual they come in contact with equally, including David Millikan. Since my association with Universal Medicine, I have been able to take true responsibility for my choices, and also to now allow others the grace to make and take responsibility for ‘their’ own choices, and to begin to experience the ‘joy of living in harmony’ that you have so beautifully expressed, and for that I am deeply grateful.
Thank you Carmel- very sweetly said. It is all about choice and allowing others to be free to make theirs.
Carmel, your article expresses the simplicity and normality I too have experienced through Universal Medicine, and I feel your last sentence is very profound, it touches me deep in my heart, thank you.
Crisp and clear – thank you Carmel.
Yes this sums it all up very well, it is very clear and true what Carmel describes. It’s not hard to simply choose to love people more, be friendly and open to others, in turns this takes a lot of tension out of our lives. It’s fun and there’s no downside.
Yes Felicity, simply that. How can that be misunderstood or misrepresented?
Exactly, Felicity. And in a world with so much negativity and fear, this is like a breath of fresh air.
Crystal clear – thank you Carmel and Dragona.
https://wordsonsergebenhayon.wordpress.com/2012/10/