There's SO much LOVE here!

by Magick 18 Replies latest jw friends

  • Magick
    Magick

    “Is the glass half full, or half empty?
    It depends on whether you're pouring, or drinking.” -Bill Cosby

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    It also depends upon what's going on in your mind when you're looking at it. If you're really thirsty...this isn't enough.

    What many don't see is the love and support that goes on in this forum behind the scenes. A kind word of encouragement or a listening ear.

    Over the years, whether they know it or not, many here have done much to aid in my recovery. I in turn have given my heart and understanding to those who needed it.

    We are all different. We all have different family situations, different jobs, different strengths, and different weaknesses. Despite all these differences, we have or will go through the same stages of recovery from leaving the Watchtower.

    We all heal at different rates. Some, like me take a LONG time to recover.

    Forums like this offer a BUFFET of healing. Of course, you're not gonna like everything that's served. But, you pick up what you need and come back for more.

    I've left and come back, and left and come back...picking up something new every time.

    One thing I know for sure...is there is always LOVE to be found. That dish is never empty.

  • Brother Apostate
    Brother Apostate

    Right there with ya, buddy!

    Some things in life are bad
    They can really make you mad
    Other things just make you swear and curse.
    When you're chewing on life's gristle
    Don't grumble, give a whistle
    And this'll help things turn out for the best...

    And...always look on the bright side of life...
    Always look on the light side of life...

    If life seems jolly rotten
    There's something you've forgotten
    And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
    When you're feeling in the dumps
    Don't be silly chumps
    Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.

    And...always look on the bright side of life...
    Always look on the light side of life...

    For life is quite absurd
    And death's the final word
    You must always face the curtain with a bow.
    Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
    Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.

    So always look on the bright side of death
    Just before you draw your terminal breath

    Life's a piece of shit
    When you look at it
    Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
    You'll see it's all a show
    Keep 'em laughing as you go
    Just remember that the last laugh is on you.

    And always look on the bright side of life...
    Always look on the right side of life...
    (Come on guys, cheer up!)
    Always look on the bright side of life...
    Always look on the bright side of life...
    (Worse things happen at sea, you know.)
    Always look on the bright side of life...
    (I mean - what have you got to lose?)
    (You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing.
    What have you lost? Nothing!)
    Always look on the right side of life...

  • FreedomFrog
    FreedomFrog

    I agree...there is a lot of love here...

  • Brother Apostate
    Brother Apostate

    Even more, buddy!

    Positive Thinking:

    If you think you are beaten, you are;
    If you think you dare not, you don’t.
    If you’d like to win, but think you can’t,
    It’s almost a cinch you won’t.
    If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost,
    For out in the world we find
    Success begins with a fellow’s will;
    It’s all in the state of mind.

    If you think you’re outclassed, you are;
    You’ve got to think high to rise.
    You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
    You can ever win a prize.
    Life’s battles don’t always go
    To the stronger or faster man;
    But soon or late the man who wins
    Is the one who thinks he can.

    - WALTER D. WINTLE, “The Man Who Thinks He Can.”—Poems That Live Forever, comp. Hazel Felleman, p. 310 (1965).

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Dear Magick,

    Right you are! And the buffet here at JWD is delicious, not decades-old leftovers from you-know-who!

    The frame of mind of recovering/recovered ones is such that they are able to assist those still in turmoil after having their faith shattered. I see good and positive forces at work on JWD.

    Isn't it all a matter of outlook? What's in your glass?

    CoCo

  • Happy Harvester
    Happy Harvester

    I recently read from a poster in the looney bin that success is not the key to happiness, but that happiness is the key to success. Well, guess I better not forget my happy pills.

  • erynw
    erynw

    You know who you are and I love all of you!

  • nvrgnbk
    nvrgnbk

    You are a fascinating paradox, Brother Apostate.

    You go on about your faith in Jesus Christ and then you quote a song that mocks his crucifixion.

    I have nothing but love for ya, bro.

  • Brother Apostate
    Brother Apostate

    You are a fascinating paradox, Brother Apostate.

    You go on about your faith in Jesus Christ and then you quote a song that mocks his crucifixion.

    I have nothing but love for ya, bro.

    It's all a matter of interpretation,

    nothing at all that mocks his crucifixion,

    just a film maker's interpretation,

    that's all!

    BA- I have nothing but love for ya, bro!

    PS- You member of the "Blackout Brigade", you!

  • Magick
    Magick

    from what i read, they were filming the last scene of Life of Brian and were all bored and hot sitting up on their crucifixes. So Eric Idle started singing a little ditty. Everyone (but Eric) liked it so much that they decided to use it.

    it's a good funeral song.

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