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STAGE
- TERMINATION SUMMARY
A. The I.A.B. Process:
The I.A. B. process is the most
integral part of the
Stage 1 CRV structure. Its component parts in sequence:
1. The ideogram
2. "A" movement, vertical or horizontal
perception, and feeling
3. "B" the gestalt, (structure, land, water,
mountain) .
are all critical to the successful
completion of locating
and decoding a stage one site.
The task of site location and gestalt decoding is
relatively simple as long as the viewer remains within
structure. The most fascinating thing for me during this
period of learning was the fact that "structure" when used
properly will get you where you are supposed to be and will
work you through a correct decoding of the gestalt.
The use of breaks (confusion, missed, AOL, AOL drive,
too much, bi-lo, AI, and break break) were useful
especially when I became bogged down trying to properly
decode the ideogram. If I used breaks as needed or required
the information would eventually come to me.
The declaration of Advanced Visuals (AVs) and Physical
Inclemencies (PIs) are also critical to Stage 1. If either
of these are not declared prior to receiving the
coordinates
........
the signal line may be missed or distorted.
Therefore; it is important not to glaze over these two
elements of structure.
B.
My Perceptions of Stage 1:
FASCINATING! ! ---
I would never have believed that I
could do it. I assumed that Stage
1.
would be the grass
roots of
the CRV training program
..... .....
and it was. There were
times that I became frustrated with my progress but my
instructor was always quick to pick up on it and help me
make it through to the end. The bottom line of Stage 1 is
"stick to structure" it will never steer you wrong
it
can always be trusted.
While I remain convinced that you will
find the site
so long as you remain in structure --
I
still have
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difficulty at times defining some of my feelings and
perceptions. Recognizing that the goal of Stage 1 is to
correctly identify the major gestalt or gestalts present at
the site (while remaining in structure)
-- I often received
more information on the site than was permitted during
stage 1. Receiving more information than was allowed was
often difficult, fortunately my instructor understood and
quickly worked me around or through the problems.
Stage 1 is excellent foundation material
........ I am
looking forward to moving on to Stage 2.
DM
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