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Don't worry, it has happened to me before ... for me it was a reminder of how far I've come and I thank God for that!
Interesting moment on subway today & other thoughts
by sd-7 25 Replies latest jw friends
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Giordano
I've been active in volunteer work for the last 15 years, an arts organization, a historic preservation foundation, an artists studio tour and co-coordinator of a weekly chess game at our local library. Of which I am proud to say that we are the only chess group that got thrown out of the library for rowdy behavior (we trash talk one another), took us a year before they let us back in. In each case I met great people, developed friendships based at first on our common interests that then developed into a general relationship. People who volunteer perform an important service for the community, I have concluded that they are a special breed and well worth getting to know.
Being together an hour a day or week, working on a project, being part of a team allows for relationships to grow organically.....not forced.
Sounds like you could do with some companionship.
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sd-7
The last time I was in your area, two other former JWs and I were on the metro. This lady got on, held the pole with one hand, and held the daily
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with the other. She proceeded to stand there and stare at same text for 10 to 15 minutes. That was bizarre.
Hilarious, Londo. Not sure what about a text would warrant that, especially since you could probably read the whole thing in probably less than 3 minutes...
SD- I have a different phone number, I will PM it to you. There is a meet up right where you work @ the end of Feb, why not try to make it. I will try but it will depend alot on how the rehab goes with my hip. I had it replaced Dec 26. Check for a PM.
Thanks--got it. Wow. Hope you're hangin' in there. My office actually moved from there sometime ago, but at least I can find it if I need to.
Nature abhors a vacuum. When you left the religion you created a void. I like the suggestion about volunteering your time. Pick a good and humane cause to get involved in.
Probably a good idea. I've been thinking about this issue and it's not going to be easy. Ah, finally! I had this movie quote in my head, "Come on! Show a little backbone!" And I couldn't remember where it was from, and now I just realized it was from Indiana Jones, you know the 'Raiders' scene at the beginning, snake on the plane, "I hate snakes, Jacques! I hate 'em!" Okay...tangent...but the quote was probably my subconscious' message to me.
Problem is, anywhere I go on my own could generate suspicion/tension at home. Hence the need for backbone. I guess she's greatly concerned about me cheating. But let's not go down that road again...
I feel marginally better today, but I've been thinking on this issue; now that you mention it, maybe there's that river cleanup program I did years ago...could see if they're still around. Well, thanks. You saved me from ordering a root beer at the local bar and getting waylaid by [fill in the blank, can't think of anything].
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out4good3
Problem is, anywhere I go on my own could generate suspicion/tension at home. Hence the need for backbone. I guess she's greatly concerned about me cheating.
What luck........I just happen to have a couple on sale!!!! Act Fast as they are a limited supply item.
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sd-7
BACKBONE'D!!!
--sd-7
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Pickler
Hey sd7, anyone would get depressed being around witnesses too much, all that godliness & waiting for Armageddon.
The thing I've noticed is that we were taught to be really good at delaying any gratification/pleasure ( the whole wait for the new system thing ) ....not so good at actually just going for it and doing what it takes to get yourself happy NOW!!!
I have met some real hedonists since I've been out, and I tell you, I've learnt that they are right - get what fun you can out of life, because it can be gone in an instant!!!!
Your time is now!
