as far as i know, all of us are going to die.
our hope, our stories, and the fantazy of " good people" telling tales of heaven, or a new system, or future reassembling of our consciousness is not likely?
do you still cling to it?.
Do you intend to die?
It's not my intention, but I'm hardwired for it and have accepted the inevitability.
That was a very hard pill after being taught that I could possibly live forever without ever dying.
Now I toggle between thinking nothing is a miracle and everything is a miracle. Depends on my mood and what crazy stuff is going on in the world.
Before I go... I would like to make a meaningful contribution and impact. That' from the 'everything' side.
Phae
different kind of feelings.. i've been living with my new partner 10 months and his family has adopted me as a new son.
i'm sad not having my family here with me but love, kindness and feelings from my new family fill all i have lost.. a nice chocolate cake, a present (a new watch), many greetings and wishes from friends, a nice dinner with my boyfriend.. who said this was wrong?.
Well, Happy Birthday!
phae
since the faithful and discreet slave class now opposes higher education because it allegedly brings with it 'bad association', i wonder what their take is on online education.
let's remember that distance education was pioneered by fundamentalist saudi arabia and apartheid south africa for the very reasons that the jehovah's witnesses criticize higher education.
my wife is one of the faithful and i fear for our kids future, that they will see no point in keeping their grades up.
Times and technology have changed. Distance learning and online collaboration are things that will only increase as time moves forward.
Someday, the idea of someone spending a lot of time and resources going to a building to sit in a classroom to listen to a lecture or work at a computer will be long in the past. We live in awesome, progressive times.
Phae
http://www.alcs.co.uk/about-us//news/news/what-are-words-worth-now-not-much.aspx.
according to research from alcs, professional writers earn about $18k per year.
i don't think i ever earned that much.
for the love of the craft...
I've enjoyed writing in the past as a reflective, creative practice and outlet for my humor. Haven't done much in the last couple of years for pleasure, but maybe someday I'll pick it up again.
Phae
I was never the same after reading CoC for the first time. It was a true "pull back the curtain" moment for me.
i just wanted to get a feel for how many here have awakened to ttatt but are still carrying on some jw activities to pacify them and keep the peace.
also trying to hear from those who have left, but whose spouse has stayed in the wt and in the marriage.. for me it comes down to my own mental anguish.
i am mentally tortured by attending the meetings, yet i feel compelled to because my wife would kill me with her personality if i had her drag 2 small girls by herself there.
Also trying to hear from those who have left, but whose spouse has stayed in the WT and in the marriage.
*raises hand*
Wow, nugget. How creatively inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Phae
a loud get well grace from all of us to you.
everyone, grace has been in and out of the hospital and i'm sure she would love to read your get wells.
we miss you grace:) wish i could post pictures.
Mouthy,
Feel better. We're thinking of you!
Phae
heard from a reliable source that this was part of friday's program.
they even interviewed a "former gay man" who "kicked the gay habit".. evidently kicking the "gay habit" is difficult, not unlike quitting smoking or avoiding sugary snacks.
the persons who related this to me found the whole thing to be laughable at best, but honestly seemed quite disturbed by it (which is good!
STUCKINARUT- Yes. The terms "kicking the gay habit" and "gay habit" were actually used (apparently more than once)
perhaps the best known of the celebrity jws and certainly the most controversial with the allegations that followed him to his death.. he was a good song writer and had the best in the music industry at his side.
the incredible quincy jones guided the "thriller" and "bad" albums to phenominal world wide sales.. i knew jws who were in the same kh with him and his mother.
the stories and gossip were fodder in the los angeles area.
RIP to this inspiringly huge creative force that was ever part of my growing-up years.
I'm Jangoing me some MJ in tribute.
