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  Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) do you feel it?

  by sparrowdown in

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  autonomous sensory meridian response.. any thoughts about or experiences with this sensation?.

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  That's an interesting article Simon.

  Probably not techinically misphonia, but there was a particular elder at my hall whose talk-voice made me want to scream "shuuuut uuup!"
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  The contempt of Anthony Morris: the face doesn't lie.

  by freemindfade in

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  i have noticed something even long before even looking into ttatt, something about morris bothered me.

  i am personally very attuned to body language, facial expressions and general subtleties in human interaction.

  there was something about his face that really bothered me, and i will explain it.

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  Yeah,Tony's trademark lip curl always bothered me. There is a real hardness in his eyes aswell.

  I also pick up on micro-expressions.
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  Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) do you feel it?

  by sparrowdown in

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  Ha, I know what you mean cofty, the whispering woman does nothing for me either. 
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  What to do about wife and elders

  by Crazyguy in

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  it seams like every time i turn around i find out that the elders are trying to meet with one of my kids or are talking with them about things and of course my wife is instigating it.

  if i say anything to my children she mentions something and they come running.

  one of the ms's is also studying with them as well.

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  The paradox of the headship arrangement is that it is ultimately very emasculating. If a sister is married to someone who is considered "weak" or an unbeliever then she can go over his head or the loving bros step in and take  the "spiritual lead"  in the family. Pushing the husband onto the sidelines. I have known many sisters who have felt justified in playing the "my husband is not taking the lead card." 

  I am sorry this is happening to you CG.
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  Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) do you feel it?

  by sparrowdown in

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  Thanks for responding Amelia, I have experienced this sensation since childhood and only recently found out it was an actual thing. Though from what I understand not everyone experiences it. I have read that it can help with insomnia and as I don't like taking sleep meds I was interested in hearing if anyone has found it to be useful for that.

  Zeb - ASMR is a particular sensation felt as a pleasant tingling feeling usually on the scalp or shoulders, it is very relaxing and can be triggered by certain sounds or activities. If you have ever experienced this you would recognize the description immediately.

  
  
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  JW Bethel Video - long version

  by Esse quam videri in

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  listener gave a link to a short version.

  not taking away from that post but here is a more complete version, 2 minutes longer.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnbmyudrwgs.

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  If they don't do something to hold on to the younger generation their supply of free labour will dry up in the future.
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  Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) do you feel it?

  by sparrowdown in

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  Autonomous sensory meridian response.

  Any thoughts about or experiences with this sensation?

  
  
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  JW Bethel Video - long version

  by Esse quam videri in

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  listener gave a link to a short version.

  not taking away from that post but here is a more complete version, 2 minutes longer.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnbmyudrwgs.

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  Maybe Bethel workers can be happy because they live rent free, have their meals provided, their laundry done for them, and they get the celebrity treatment in their congregation.
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  "GB=Faithful slave" TRUE reason for change revealed

  by Viva la Vida in

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  john ekrann, a helper to the gb, revealed the true reason for the change was protecting jws from apostates and other "anointed" christians.. see: http://tv.jw.org/#video/vodprogramsevents/pub-jwbmw_e_201501_2_video (around 4:55ms).

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  So nice the great crowd are included with the cleaners huhumm I mean "the domestics." 

  
  
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  My mother says I should just DA already.

  by Julia Orwell in

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  cut the cord.

  sever all ties.

  start new.. and she's right.

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  Hey Julia, there is a Cult Counseling Centre in Melbourne. The guy who runs it is Raphael Aron. I don't know what services they offer, but you can google them to find out more.