which way does your world revolve?

by headmath 6 Replies latest watchtower scandals

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  headmath

  When I was a snobby zealous JW my whole world revolved around the WTS. Now after being 20 years out, the WTS to me is like pluto, it makes no difference in my life whatsoever.

  When I read of the Bull Sh*t WTS doctrine I just can't understand how I fell for it all. I was so gullable. I belived everything the watchtower mags said and every thing that was said from the platform. I strained out the knat but gulped down the camel.

  When I was a JW, I hated anyone who was not a JW I even made fun of them while going door to door. You know those poor worldly person are going to die at the big A unless I come a knocking. It has all been such a revelation to see the WTS for what it is and how weak a person I was for worshipping the watchtower.

  The WTS wasted 30 years of my life and for that they are quilty I could have been better educated but the WTS did not encourage higher education. .
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  OpenFireGlass

  I could have been better educated but the WTS did not encourage higher education. .

  I totally feel ya there... but none the less I take pride in the fact that everything I know how to do, I taught myself (sometimes with the help of books, sometimes, trial and error)

  I'm a self taught: Glass Artist (read A couple of books when I first started)

  Auto Mechanic (sometimes I have to pull out a Chilton's Manual{had to learn, couldn't afford to pay mechanic's fee's})

  Carpenter (actually I paid attention to my father on that subject, while growing up)

  I figured out that there's nothing in life I can't acomplish, if I put my head to it... (even if I do enjoy smoking alot of cannabis, it doesn't hinder my ambitions)

  PEACE, Mike
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  headmath

  I do enjoy pot also. It puts me in a very creative [ frame ] of mind. I wish JW were allowed to smoke it.

  I'm not as think as you stoned I am
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  juni

  I figured out that there's nothing in life I can't acomplish, if I put my head to it

  PRAISE BROTHER MIKE! I know of a lot of people who didn't go on to college, etc. who are self-taught. One example is my daughter's brother-in-law. He self taught and now he's head chef of HareyKarey's in Chicago.

  In fact, Sat. night Crosby, Stills, Nash, and YOUNG put on a free concert for him and the others who prepared a last minute banquet for the group and their people. He's had several write ups in the Chicago papers.

  I won't go on citing examples, but have the same mindset as OFG and you'll discover you have a lot of talent which will serve you well.

  Juni
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  Poztate

  I'm a self taught: Glass Artist (read A couple of books when I first started)

  Auto Mechanic (sometimes I have to pull out a Chilton's Manual{had to learn, couldn't afford to pay mechanic's fee's})

  Carpenter (actually I paid attention to my father on that subject, while growing up)

  I figured out that there's nothing in life I can't acomplish, if I put my head to it... (even if I do enjoy smoking alot of cannabis, it doesn't hinder my ambitions)

  I imagine you should add gardener to the list.....
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  OpenFireGlass

  I imagine you should add gardener to the list.....

  Or professional connoisseur of fine Cannabis strains....

  I fantasize of opening a coffee shop here on the North Coast of California one day... I shall call it "Fresh Pot"

  ......And I almost forgot... Photographer
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  Seeker4

  OFG,

  I make my living as a writer, editor and photographer, and I have to say I love your photos. Of course living here in Vermont, I know you'd have to admit that it helps to live in one of the most beautiful spots in the world when you're doing photography, eh?

  Also, I learned to do mechanic work, was a contractor and carpenter for many years also - all self taught. One of the side effects of growing up a poor JW and pioneering. I remember in 1971 as a 19-year-old Pioneer crawling under my 1963 Ford and wiring on the exhaust system with a coat hanger - with the help of three +50-something sisters who were all substitute Moms in my life. They were great old girls, and I still love them all dearly.

  I'm now the editor, writer and photographer of the second largest weekly newspaper in my state - again all pretty much self-taught. There is a certain confidence that gives one, knowing if your car breaks down you can fix it, you can repair your house or put in a new window, you can fix problems with the well that supplies you with drinking water (as I did last weekend), you can grow your own vegetables, and you can hunt, dress and butcher a deer or two to feed you through the winter - and then photograph and write a book or novel about the whole process and the philosophy that empowers it.

  S4