It's considered by its practitioners to be a practical method of self- improvement.Distinguishing fact from fiction is the first step if you're curious about joining the organization.You can learn how to move forward in your exploration of the philosophy by learning more about the basics.
Step 1: Understand what it means to be a Scientologist.
Scientologists consider their religion to be a practical philosophy or self-actualization method, more so than a religion in the strictest sense of the word.L. Ron Hubbard's mid-century method of self-improvement, called dianetics, is the basis of the religion.It can sound like a little sci-fi if you're not familiar with the spiritual mythology related to the practice.Scientologists believe that the inner self is a Cosmic Being, something that lives beyond the body and needs to be maintained when in your care.The Tone Scale and Dynamics can be applied to your life to help eliminate the reliance of modern society on mood-altering substances and other primarily commercial methods of self improvement.
Step 2: Inform yourself.
Scientologists are mocked and criticized in pop culture for a variety of reasons.Scientologists call themselves a religion, but they are often accused of being a cult or pyramid scheme.It's important to learn about it from a variety of sources, rather than relying on official statements from Scientologists.According to the organization, it is possible to leave the church but not the use of certain medications.Scientologists have been accused of behaving like a totalitarian system in which members are disconnected from friends, colleagues, or family members who are against them.The medical specialties of psychiatry and psychology are strongly opposed by the Scientologists.
Step 3: Do you know what to expect from the Scientologists?
You should expect to learn and study a lot if you decide to explore the religion.Having an idea of what to expect when you're first exploring can help you negotiate the somewhat complicated waters of Scientology.Hubbard's method is a self-improvement method regarding a mind-body connection.A happier, more fulfilled state of being is the goal of dianetics.They are believed to rule your body.Scientologists believe Thetans exist outside of our bodies.This is the Scientologist's conception of the human soul.You don't have to "believe" in Thetans in the strictest sense of the word if you are practicing and finding practical benefit from it.
Step 4: Request literature from the church.
In a few hundred words, it would be impossible to give an accurate primer on the wide body of thought.Get in touch with the Church of Scientologists via their website and request literature, because the church is known for the easy access to and volume of reading materials associated with it.It is usually free of cost.The basic tenets of the church are outlined in L. Ron Hubbard's Scientology: A Religious Philosophy.If you request materials, you will most likely get more boxes than you know what to do with.The church uses this tactic to spread the word.Expect a lot of books.
Step 5: There is a regional conference.
Scientologists gather for discussion and recruitment when they attend a regional conference, one of the most common ways to learn more about the religion.These meet in large cities yearly and are an excellent opportunity for interested people.If you want to learn more on your own, it's a great place to pick up free or cheap literature.
Step 6: There is a weekly gathering in your area.
If you want to attend more regularly, you need to find a church in your area.You can join the church by expressing your interest.You can find a branch of the church in your area.Depending on the branch of the church and the other Scientologists, the actual process of joining will be slightly different.It's difficult to do much exploring in most cities because they don't have more than one branch.If you don't like the church in your town, you can develop your own practice by reading up.It's a practical method, which means you'll do most of the work yourself.
Step 7: You can talk to other Scientologists.
A lot of your questions can be answered by meeting some Scientologists for discussion and fellowship.People from all walks of life are members of the Scientologists.Talk to them.Church and regional conferences are the best places to meet other practitioners, but you might also be able to find more informal discussion groups in your area.Start a book group in your town.
Step 8: An audit can be completed.
Auditing can be completed by meeting with an experienced Scientologist who will guide you through the process, asking questions and reading your Thetan quality with a E-meter.It's a lot like the cult of Scientologists.A simple visit to the doctor is a lot like completing an audit.You will chat with a Scientologist and answer some questions.It's all over.Should you join a church, audits are done regularly.Field auditors and mission auditors are dispatched frequently to travel, like an old-style Evangelical Revival, to get the word out and to show people what Scientology is all about.This is a great way to experience your first audit and see if it's right for you.
Step 9: To improve your life, commit to it.
The method works 100% of the time for people who commit to using it, according to the Church of Scientology.A lot of real work is required in that "commit fully".Do you want to improve your life and be happy?Are you willing to do what it takes?If you're interested in changing your life for the better, you need to approach it with an open mind and full commitment.
Step 10: Your emotions should be ranked on the tone scale.
Auditors use the Tone Scale to place your overall attitude and emotional state on a scale of -40 to +40, which is the Serenity of Being.Your attitudes will fall in a variety of places on the tone scale at any given time.It's a good idea to explore the tone scale by yourself, but an experienced auditor can help you integrate the concepts into your practice.
Step 11: Take into account the dynamics of your actions.
Scientologists believe that the eight classifications of survival are an essential part of changing your life for the better.Your innate desire to survive is the first of many dynamics that a person progresses through.Babies and animals have this desire, but we progress through various mind-body stages of improvement over the course of a life dedicated to improvement.This is a long fight.The eight dynamics are: self creativity group survival species life forms physical universe spiritual
Step 12: Stay on track with periodic audits.
The life of a Scientologist involves receiving period audits, assessing your personal growth and stages of improvement, and realigning your practice in accordance to where you're going.To get your mind-body alignment in harmony, receiving periodic audits is an essential part of improving your life and your practice as a Scientologist.