I'm not sure we have ever exchanged words, Dave, and I rarely post, so this may seem way too forward, but it is said with the intent of helping. If you want people to "like" you more, you've got to stop whining and being so needy. To most people, the trait of whimpering about the ills of life is quite unattractive. Once in a while is tolerable to most, but when one becomes known as a whiner one becomes unattractive. Most people are turned off by needy personalities. I would suggest pulling away from the activist thing and finding a happy and confidence-inspiring place in this world for yourself before devoting so much heart to an outside cause. I know you are a sensitive soul, so I hope this is not too harsh, but nobody is doing any good by pussy-footing around your feelings.
Sometimes I feel unwanted
by Junction-Guy 34 Replies latest jw friends
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Hortensia
I am an activist sort - what I have found is that people take action about things that really matter to them. If you can't get others to join you, you need to recognize that it doesn't have the same priority for others as it does for you. If YOU care about it, YOU do something about it. I led a political action committee for 8 years - when I decided to pursue other goals, the PAC died, because it wasn't a priority for anyone else. Even though you feel your cause is righteous, it isn't helpful to judge others because they don't feel the same way. It makes you feel superior on the one hand and lonely/rejected on the other hand. Just get on with your life - do the stuff that matters to you and quit expecting that other people should have the same priorities or that anyone owes it to you to help you achieve your goals.
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nvrgnbk
I have respect for you and validate your feelings.
Having said that, my personal, albeit rather direct, observation is that you could stand to lighten up a little and not take yourself, or anything else for that matter, so seriously.
We only get one shot at this life thing brother. Better start enjoying it!
If that makes me jaded or apathetic, so be it. I'm tired of investing in vain pursuits.
Open yourself up to the goodness in The Universe, and it shall find you.
Love you junction-guy!
Nvr
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LeslieV
For many of us Junction Guy is that we have tried to move on with living. I think that if we have to always talk about the JW's and the JW world doesn't it still have control of us?
For myself, I have turned my need to help by working for an agency that helps. I can't do it alone, so joining others that have more clout is better. Also, having only a few to do the work is typical in this world. It isn't only XJW's, it is the true of many causes.
I hope the best for you in all things...I happen to think you are a great person and always enjoy reading your posts.
Leslie
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Junction-Guy
Thanks everyone.
New Light, sorry I sound so whiny, I have worked with alot of whiners over the years, both officers and inmate, and perhaps it's starting to rub off on me.
As for backing down with my activism, NEVER!! I am not a quitter, and definitely wont stop now.
What brought this whole topic about was a misunderstanding, I somehow got left off an important email, probably through a computer error, and that is why I wasnt "in the know"
So you governing body members listen up, dont think for one minute Im backing down, I will fight your corrupt organization to my death.