Posts by Effervescent

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Yoga vs Pilates....................

by HEAVENS DESTINY in

does anybody know if pilates is another form of yoga?

Effervescent

Although they seem similar yoga and pilates have totally seperate roots and very different philosophies. Yoga has its roots in Hindu ideals and tends to be very mystical in nature. Hence the reason a lot of Christians shy away from it. Pilates was developed by a German guy who adapted it from rehabilitive techniques during wartime. It is more of a body-mind approach with an emphasis on breathing techniques rather than yogas mind-body-spirit approach. Yoga gets more into daily life philosophies, acheiving balance and wholeness etc.

In my opinion they're both great. But if youre looking for toning your muscles and getting more flexibility go for pilates. Yoga would be a better choice for flexibility, stress relief and personal reflection.

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Elders disfellowship my cousin

by YellowLab in

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just a little background, my cousin is 38 and hasn't attended meetings for nearly 20 years.

then, a week later, another elder and the circuit overseer came knocking for the same reason, so she decided to go to the thursday night meeting.

then on sunday, she went for the talk, and was told she had an elder's meeting at 12:30 that afternoon.

Effervescent

Wow. This story floors me.

I don't understand their logic whatsoever. With this kind of treatment it wouldn't be in anyones best interest to come back. (Not that I could think of why anyone would want to anyways) With all the problems they're having with growth in most areas, youd think theyd be a little more PC than this.

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Does the bible teach that man is superior to women or just diffrerent?

by JH in

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looking at how the jw's treat sisters compared to brothers, it would seem that the jw's think that men are superior to women.. is this what the bible really says?.

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Effervescent

Us women just let men think they're superior as part of our evil plot to take over the world....

muahahahaha!

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Describe Yourself Without Being Revealing.

by Golf in

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as i told kl, i'm not sabotaging her thread, mine has a twist, for example, my wife 'descibes' me best by always reminding that i'm not 'normal.

' this means i do things differently than the ordinary person as i'm into many activities.

many of these activities involve people.

Effervescent

I think my name describes me... happy happy happy! Ive been as low as you can get so I can appreciate all the wonderful things and people in my life. I love my husband, I love my kids, my friends, my church and my life... what more can you ask for???

Im a little stubborn for my own good (just ask my hubby) but I think that qualities served me quite well in the past! Bookworm, neatfreak, outdoorsy and adventurous... just a few other words I think fit!

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Do You Miss Any Of Your JW Friends???

by minimus in

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sadly, i miss very few.

Effervescent

I can't really say that I miss any "friends" that are still JW's. I've moved onto what I would call more adult relationships since then. I do have to say that I really miss some relatives that are still heavily involved- my Dad, my brothers, grandparents, aunts and uncles...... *sigh*... oh well.

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Discipline for the unbaptized

by homme perdu in

does such thing exist?

Effervescent

Whyamihere- Wow- what a powerful story! I hear stories like this and remember what it was like to live that life and wonder why I stayed as long as I did...

Im so glad for you and your family that you can start living a "normal" life now. And hurray for your daughters birthday party!!!

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I am new and scared

by franki in

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i am terrified to be writing this because i am officially being bad.

i am talking with other "sinners".

i do not want to be a witness.

Effervescent

Welcome to the board! Im new myself and very quickly Ive learned that the many here have wonderful advice to give... very supporting and for the most part non-judgemental (sounds pretty opposite of other groups we know of, doesnt it?).

I think all of the advice to be true to yourself is right on. I was raised JW and had an elder father with all the great restrictions and limits on free thinking. I had doubts starting when I was very small (I was one of those quiet introspective children) and I felt like I was living a double life in my head... doing all the right things and setting the perfect example as an elders daughter should... but not believing any of the doctine and practices. I left home (ran away) and moved in with my DFd mother who I hadnt been allowed to contact in 8 years. What a life change!!! I filled my time with finishing high school and volunteering my time. I found that the busier I was REALLY REALLY helping people, and finding wonderful caring friends, my life became so full and purposeful. It is hard dealing with the multitudes of relatives who are still immersed in the religion. I have some that talk to me- some that dont. I miss those that dont talk to me, but I feel my life has true meaning now... not just existing. I prefer to LIVE, not just EXIST.

I would give my advice that you start LIVING, and do what your heart tells you. Some of your relatives may still associate with you, others may not. But you will find out that the "world" is full of such wonderful people, and many of these will become like a new family to you. Give yourself time, but youll find that youll start looking forward to a *future*, and a nice one at that.

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Were there interesting moments in your KH?

by badboy in

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Effervescent

I remember one Sunday where a visiting speaker seemed to have trouble getting through his talk. He was stumbling over words and stopping completly at times. Finally about 3/4 of the way through the talk the poor man stops, falls forward into the mike and then completely collapses. Half the brothers in the hall rush to help, and they end up calling an ambulance. They had a quick ending song and we were excused. It seems the poor guy had the flu really bad and went on with his talk anyways. Gave the congregation something to talk about for a long time!

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Funny FS experiences

by Effervescent in

i was just watching an old rerun of "the nanny" where frans mom talks about trying to put spice into her marriage by meeting her husband at the door naked.

fran makes a face and her mother says "meanwhile you'll never see jehovah's witnesses in the building again".

i remember hearing funny stories about people coming to the door naked etc, but nothing quite that interesting happened to me.

Effervescent

I was just watching an old rerun of "The Nanny" where Frans Mom talks about trying to put spice into her marriage by meeting her husband at the door naked. Fran makes a face and her mother says "Meanwhile you'll never see Jehovah's Witnesses in the building AGAIN".

I remember hearing funny stories about people coming to the door naked etc, but nothing quite THAT interesting happened to me. I do remember a few humorous things, like getting chased back to the van by what I could only call an "attack goose". I also remember one summer day aux. pioneering and coming across a rather large and VERY dead porcupine in the road. This was one of those windy backwoods Oregon roads and there was NO getting around this thing. In our genius three of us got out and pushed it with branches until we moved it out of the way. I can still picture us all in heels, holding our breaths and poking a dead bloated animal off the road. UGH!

Anyone else have any funny FS stories?

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?legit work-from-home opps-- anybody know of any?

by MerryMagdalene in

(sorry if this is in the wrong category...didn't know where to post it).

i'm a stay-at-home mom who needs to make some money and i was just wondering if any of you know of any legitimate, ethical work-from-home opportunities.. anybody?

sure would appreciate hearing your experiences and thoughts on this matter, good and bad.... --merry

Effervescent

"Yeah. When I feel like it, motherf**ker."

KK You rock