This place has changed my life. I had already lived a life that many would envy but something was lacking. That is until I went through the first two workshops. I am currently enrolled and halfway through the 100 days of leadership course. Do I regret it, NO WAY!
Before you make a decision based on the average Star ratings, please read all of what the reviewers are saying. Most of those who have rated the center poorly haven't even stepped foot inside of the center and those who did certainly haven't completed the process in it's entirety. Not every exercise is going to be something that everyone will love, but I look at it like Gumbo. I have an aversion to Okra ever since I opened a can of it as a teenager. I love a good Seafood Gumbo though. Now if I were to say "I'm not gonna try the Gumbo because I watched the Chef put Okra in it and left without even tasting it. How would I be qualified to rate how the Gumbo taste? These people are making a decision and trying to dissuade you from something that just may transform your life without experiencing all that the Academy has to offer because they didn't like some part of it.
By definition a cult is a group or organization that teaches you to worship someone or something. They do not do that. They do ask you to not look at someone and disregard them because they may not be someone who you would want to hang out with or to consider helping others through random acts of kindness. Who could find fault in an organization that motivates people to collect warm clothing items during a record cold spell and then share them with those in need. I have done more for others through participating in Choice Center Leadership Academy than when I spent 15 years in a non denominational Christian Church (8 of them in leadership). If teaching you to love others in the world and see them as a precious resource is wrong then I don't want to be right.
LV135 forever!!!