Oh jeese....
I thought the topic said "one in five men think the world revolves around them"......
bikerchic
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One in five Americans thinks the Sun revolves around the Earth
by Illyrian innot intended to offend anyone but i found this article very interesting, if true this may go a long way in explaining why religion flourishes in many places across us of a. .
ny times article.
scientific savvy?
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I HAVE TO MOVE ON...............
by juni ini've met some wonderful friends here at this forum, but it's time for me to put the jw religion to rest.
it will be 15 years this october that i daed myself which in retrospect i wish i wouldn't have done as there are some former sisters who i would love to give a big hug and talk with who are in pain mentally, but i can't.
i agreed to their "rules" when i was baptized.
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bikerchic
Awe darn goodbyes are so hard. If you must then you must. You'll be missed and I do hope as others that you pop in from time to time to say hello and give an update.
Happy trails!
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Sad News Orangefatcat's husband died this morning.
by orangefatcat inthis is one of the sadest days in my life, my beloved husband marco passed away this morning at 5:15 am.. it has been a dreadful day.
but my dear friend was with most of the day while we went togerther to make funeral arrangements.. that was really hard on me.
i have done nothing but cry and cry all day, i finally fell asleep a few hours ago while my friend diane was here and she let me sleep.
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bikerchic
When life closes a door, memories open a window. Thinking of you with Sympathy at this difficult time and in the months ahead. Please take care of yourself Terry.
Love,
onacruse and bikerchic
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So I was out jogging a little while ago and.....
by R.F. in...an elder and his wife passed by in their car.
they were obviously on their way home from the congregation meeting that i missed.
and the interesting thing is........i didn't care that they saw me!!!
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bikerchic
Ahh I remember that feeling so well.....riding my bike by the KH on a training ride while the parking lot was either filling or emptying out on a Sunday morning knowing that I was seen having fun biking!
Crazy bikers!
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It's official -
by joannadandy insome of you may have heard through the grapevine already, but it's official... .
i'm engaged.
i got those lovely flowers below sent to me at work, and i officially got my rock after a swank dinner and carriage ride around a park.
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bikerchic
Congrats Joanna!!!!!
Whooohoo!!! I'm really happy for you!
Who is this guy and why didn't he ask Pops for permission to marry our adopted Albino twin daughter?????? Why didn't yer sister tell us about it? No midnight drunken phone call or anything? boohoo.....
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My 17 year old daughter has so many problems
by Jez inwell, my 17 year old has left home in a horribly negative way.
she has had many problems for many years.
she ran away a year ago, we dragged her home, took her to the hospital for bulimia and suicidal tendencies.
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bikerchic
((((Jez))))
I am so sorry you are going through this.
She is incredibly ignorant. Tells me to f off all the time at the hospital, to get lost, to NOT find her, to leave her alone, that she hates me. She has been that way for a long time. Her moods are black and white.
Please don't take it as an insult against you, she is seriously mentally ill and it's her disease speaking NOT HER! I have a sister with sz and believe me I know what you are up against and this is just the beginning of a long, long roller coaster of a ride. You have to get informed and you have to have a support group not only for yourself by all your family members because you all will be affected by this disease.
I recommend two things one is www.schizophrenia.com You can register there and get lots of information and help as well as an online support group.
The other is reading this book called The Quiet Room by Lori Schiller it will give you so much insight to your daughter and what she is dealing with. It's not about YOU it's about what YOU can do to help her best.
My heart is heavy with what you are going through. Please take care of yourself and try very hard to let go of worrying about her and concentrate on your new little one and your husband. She will be okay even if she does something horrible she'll get in the right hands eventually and the system will then start taking care of her illness. Sometimes a person has to reach their bottom before they are willing to surrender and get help, that is not a bad thing but it is hard to watch, I know. Which is why I say to let go, she'll be fine!
Hang in there!
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My act of disobedience at the DC (pathetic, but thrillingly satisfying)
by CaptainSchmideo insaturday, i am with my son, my sister-in-law, and my 2 1/2 year old nephew, trying to walk out of the arena to return my lunch cooler to the car.
the exit we use is a "one way only, no re-entry permitted gate.
ok, i'm fine with that, i just want to leave the building through this corridor, not re-enter the same way.
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bikerchic
I used to think that I wasn't doing enough, didn't have the "volunteer spirit". Then I saw the kind of jobs you get:door guard (see above); holder of sign that says "Keep Moving" that you have to hold above your head like a scarecrow in his Sunday best outfit; holder of a sign that says "JW Parking", in the actual parking lot of the arena, which means that the entire surrounding area is "JW Parking"! D'Oh!
LOL that totally reminded me of that comedian who used "Here's your sign" for his monologue......what a field day he could have with the JW's!
I've got to say just reading about your day at an assembly made me puke in my mouth a little. I could never do it again!
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Taking a Mental Vacation
by choosing life inlast evening, as i rested my body and mind while watching the sun set, i realized how important it is to take time for mental relaxation.
just to calm the mind and quiet all the constant noise that runs through my mind.. i have to keep reminding myself though, because it is so easy to fall back into the pattern of constantly thinking, planning and deciding.
i need to take time to just be still because i see a difference in my physical and mental health when i do.. i was so used to cramming as much as i could into each day for 30 years as a requirement for some future reward.
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bikerchic
What do you do to relax and turn off the noise?
Turn off all noise makers shut the door and meditate. Very relaxing and freeing. Very addictive too!
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Just want to show you what we saw...
by Merry Magdalene inthe end of may my daughter and i were walking an overgrown path to the river, going to take pictures of each other in the wild roses, when we saw this--right at the edge of the path:.
"mommy, look," she said.
"oh no," i thought.
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bikerchic
Beautiful and rare sight, glad you caught it on film!
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what would you do...
by Hortensia inwith all the wt society's money?
how about setting up an education fund for the children any anyone who was ever a jw?
(i didn't want to hijack the thread about "would you ever return")
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bikerchic
Give back in a retirement fund for all those who serve(d) full time in the preaching work and at Bethel. Too many old timers coming out of the WTS without anything to look forward in their old age but more physical work just to get by on, it's a shame and pitiful. Shame on the WTS!
