I'm confused. Why does one return from an Apostafest feeling encouraged and happy, maybe even hopeful, but returns from an assembly feeling discouraged and worthless?
I'm confused
by nvrgnbk 15 Replies latest jw friends
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Crumpet
Have you just been to an apostafest then?
I get post apostafest blues - because I can't see everyone again soon enough and I miss the spirit of us all together. We dont spend three days we are bad and not doing enough at apostfests could be one reason.
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nvrgnbk
Have you just been to an apostafest then?
I get post apostafest blues - because I can't see everyone again soon enough and I miss the spirit of us all together. We dont spend three days we are bad and not doing enough at apostfests could be one reason.
Yes. It was very refreshing, like JWD Xtreme. I fully expected to witness an orgy or drinking matches. Surprisingly, it was much like when one used to spend time with the brothers with two major differences - 1. No pretensions about saying what others expect to hear. 2. No BS.
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greendawn
Apostafests are meetings with individuals one can identify with because of having had a common experience so that helps a lot in feeling in touch with some root feelings, also the sense of belonging to a collective. In my view it's a shame the ex dubs could not organise themselves more, in a non religious way that is.
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Crumpet
So did you get to meet anyone from the board?
Sorry about the lack of debauchery - maybe next time?!
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nvrgnbk
So did you get to meet anyone from the board?
Yes, three posters and several lurkers.
Sorry about the lack of debauchery - maybe next time?!
Why was I expecting you to say something like that?
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lisavegas420
I remember the first one I went to. I was so nervous. I don't know what I was expecting..little horns or something. Wait..there were little horns. Does anyone remember 'valis'? he hasn't posted here in a while,...he had little horns spouting out from his dreadlocks...it was great!!!
No orgies, or drinking games at any of the apostafest I've been to. In less I was just left out.
lisa
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Abandoned
I think the reason is because an assembly is directed toward the lost, where an aposafest only makes references to Lost.
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crazyblondeb
No orgies, or drinking games at any of the apostafest I've been to
Then I don't wanna go!!
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BluesBrother
I'm guessing , but perhaps at apostafests
you do not have to bring all your own food and drink (limp sandwiches and warm fizzy drinks)
You do not have to que for the loo
no attendant will tell you off if you stand in the wrong place
nobody talks for hours and demands that you listen
people are free to express themselves as they really feel, not following the party line...