Don't give the org. that kind of power over you. I would stop just for that reason alone! Don't blame, don't excuse. Decide what you want for yourself. Then do it for yourself.
JWdaughter
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Serious subject - How to cut your alcohol consumption?
by quellycatface in.
how can i cut down without going teetotal?
i love the taste of wine, i'm not fussed with other drinks but just need to rein in it a bit.. going wine-free tonight and tomorrow, as i'm out socially.. i also need to shift a few pounds.. thank you, everyone..
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Care To Speculate?
by metatron inhttp://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-mers-new-middle-east-coronavirus-2014-4.
normally i volunteer to to do the heavy lifting, possibility-wise.
here's your chance...... .
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JWdaughter
What does it mean? There is a virus that is contagious and deadly, but not going to be a pandemic.
Having just traveled to Pakistan and Turkey, and spent time in a handicapped transport with some old sick man from ??? I am concerned now about my husbands "cold".
I have gotten real food poisoning-the kind where you could actually die (or simply get a antibiotic and have the little bugs zapped if I had known that a doc could help!) and just the tummy ache (lasted two weeks and counting, but much better than days 1-7).
There are a lot of bugs everywhere. I am Muslim and I am not going to haj unless they make some dramatic changes. I did umrah and that was as brave and energetic as I am. I have a lot of friends who go and they all come back sick(young and old). I just got back from Pakistan and cannot believe the way people can still live in this century when others have all the modcons next door. I literally saw the nicest Pizza Hut (in the world?) in Hyderabad and people living in shacks with one wall (or none) and straw thatched roofs. No clean drinking water. Even Pakis get sick A LOT. The world is messed up. That's not even speculating.
I accept it is this way. I can't fix it all. I can't fix rogue cops in texas, corruption in Louisiana or the mob in sicily. I can just work with the people in front of me and try to help one person at a time. I will fail a lot and succeed at some things. Sometimes faith is the hardest thing, but sometimes it is also the only thing to help one bear this.
Sorry, rambling!
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Can & Do j.ws receive Welfare payments?
by Composer2005 incan & do j.ws receive welfare payments?.
i would especially appreciate watchtower publications, articles etc if available, no matter how old?.
thank you.
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JWdaughter
If you are too mentally ill to work,then that is probably a high recommendation for pioneering, right?
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G.B. ARRANGED A MEMORIAL WITHOUT EMBLEMS!
by The Searcher inweird!.
http://ilynca.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/unforgettable-memorial.html?spref=fb.
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JWdaughter
I don't think she is really discussing doctrinal issues. She is just telling her experience. She isn't trying to justify or debate about the WT/JW issues. Thats why it is allowed. It is simply her life and she is discussing it.
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Had a lovely Baptism and First Communion.
by quellycatface ini honestly feel very light and free.. made to feel very welcome and accepted just for being me.. never knew being a christian would feel this good!!!!.
happy easter.
christ is risen..
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JWdaughter
I'm happy for your happiness!
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G.B. ARRANGED A MEMORIAL WITHOUT EMBLEMS!
by The Searcher inweird!.
http://ilynca.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/unforgettable-memorial.html?spref=fb.
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JWdaughter
Not passing the emblems seems the least aggregious thing the Borg has done. In the face of an epidemic, even smart.HOWEVER, they are all gathering together still in one place to... WHAT? Is there any rule that you even have to "pass" the emblems? They could all stay home and stare at pic of a glass of wine and unleavened bread for all the partaking most of 'em do, anyway and PARTAKING was what they were told to do. If Ebola isreally a concern, stay at home til its OVER.
So, let everyone stay home and thank God they got out of traveling over crocodile and snake infested rivers.
My .02
PS, regarding boy in non native dress-he probably got a kick out of it. One of my great nephews came to visit us in a suit jacket, tie (on elastic:) ) and slacks when it was about 110degrees outside because he wanted to show off (he is 6).Not everyone WEARS "native" dress all the time. Western clothes are a sign o affluence (even when it doesn't fit:) )
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Satan's tic tacs or GB kool aid?
by sparrowdown inanyone that has been a jw would be familiar with any or all the following scenarios.. 1. you get offered a full time position or promotion after submitting a pioneer application.. 2. a really great bible student you have gets offered a job which means they have to move or have no time for study anymore.. 3. a promising return visit begins a new relationship and the new bf/gf is'nt favourable to jws so the great rv backs off.. 4. a married sister falls pregnant right after her and her husband are invited to bethel or circuit work or gilead.. 5.a couple needs to start caring for an aging parent right after they decide to move to where the need is greater.. etc, etc, etc.
most if not all jw's would tell you satan is to blame,.... or is he?.
satanic pattern of sabotage or blind superstition?.
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JWdaughter
Eh, stuff happens. Lots of people will say its this or that and bring God/Satan whatever into it. The only thing that has any real power is how we respond to our circumstances.
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Some JW on the street, my reaction...
by sp74bb intoday i had some of my worst experiences.
i saw a jw group walking on preaching.
one of them knows me well, we share a lot of week-end on rbc.. my first reaction was rage and nerves.
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JWdaughter
Good job. It'll get easier.
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My mother is losing her old personality
by Faithful Witness ini have been trying to engage and talk to my mother and her "natural" personality as much as possible.
she has obvious concerns about the jw's, and we do discuss issues almost every time she visits.
we didn't see her for long stretches (months at at time, and suddenly a year had gone by...) we have now both committed to a minimum of a monthly visit, and we will work toward more.
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JWdaughter
I know it is hard, but go visit your mom already!!!!
Don't borrow trouble. Just love her and see how you can help her through this-bring her some homecooked meals and go clean her house for her next weekend.
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JWdaughter
THE FROZEN PUDDING
sHASTA COLA
hOMEMADE PIES (THAT DATES ME, HUH?)