Its all probably very understandable given we were so confined. So much of our spirituality was dictated. When there was no more restraint from an outside source, we found we had none internally. We had to decide what was good and what was bad for ourselves. Now that I am free to decide these things I find myself using the knowledge I gained from the scriptures and other sources to make my decisions. Like the other day.....I was walking through my new town getting acquainted with the new shops. There was a tobacco shop, very nice window, a man was sweeping outside and invited me in to see his "humidor"? I forget what he called the special room he kept his best cigars. It was wonderful in there and so forbidden formerly! I told him I had never even touched a cigarette before. He offered me two slim brown lady cigars as a gift and showed me how to smoke them. I went home and in the privacy of my own backyard I brought out the cigars and smoked one in front of my dogs. Wow was that ever fun!!!! To sit there blowing smoke, trying to make rings like in the movies etc... I felt so free and happy to do this without condemnation from anybody. But the taste was terrible and I began to feel a little queezy. I noticed my long hair was taking on the awful cigar smoke smell. I put it out before I finished it. Ok I tried it. Dont think I'll do that again. I decided for myself that it was not for me. That felt great!!
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21Did you do crazy things post DF?
by anewme ini was just wondering if anyone out there had similar struggles after being disfellowshipped?
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all my life i was a good christian person, then after getting df'd i entertained the idea to do all manner of formerly forbidden activities, since everyone thought i was going to the devil anyway.
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Did you do crazy things post DF?
by anewme ini was just wondering if anyone out there had similar struggles after being disfellowshipped?
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all my life i was a good christian person, then after getting df'd i entertained the idea to do all manner of formerly forbidden activities, since everyone thought i was going to the devil anyway.
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I was just wondering. I've calmed down too.
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JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES: FROM PUBLISHER TO ELDER IN SIX MONTHS
by gespro inthis is a new book released this year.
did this get posted before and i missed it?
if not, take a look, especially the reviews... lmao
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anewme
OHMYGOD!!! I am laughing so hard!!!! But as you can see I am keeping my composure. This is definitely a joke! You guys!!!! You are so funny!!!
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Am I a Sucker?
by El Kabong inthe other day, my wife ran into a girl who she used to babysit for and is now 19 years old.
i remember when this girl used to come to our house, she was always such a little sweetheart.
she always kind of reminded me of a little doll, just tossed in the corner and forgotten.
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No, El Kabong you seem like a very nice man. The many precautions offered sound like good ideas too.
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Did you do crazy things post DF?
by anewme ini was just wondering if anyone out there had similar struggles after being disfellowshipped?
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all my life i was a good christian person, then after getting df'd i entertained the idea to do all manner of formerly forbidden activities, since everyone thought i was going to the devil anyway.
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I was just wondering if anyone out there had similar struggles after being disfellowshipped?
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Thinking outside of what is allowed
by coolhandluke inthis is my first post.
i have read and benefited greatly from all of the posts on the board.
i just wanted to share a little of my story perhaps to gain insight into myself, and perhaps just to share with like minded people.
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anewme
Welcome Coolhand! This site will help you if you allow it. You may ask any question of any of us. Some of us spent many many years before leaving. Now you must think for yourself and decide what is good and what is bad. This is true spirituality! When your own heart makes choices. Best wishes to you
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Welcome, banished1!
by TooOpinionated inhi, and welcome to the forum.
i had a bit of a chuckle at your post about not reading your textbooks over and over, so why wtbs books.
i love it!.
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Thankyou. I appreciate this site. My transition may be alot easier than most because I have the support of my family.
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CAN MEN AND WOMEN JUST BE "FRIENDS"?
by Mary inor will one of them invaribly end up being attracted to the other?
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When I first became a witness at 18 an older sister said to me "You put any man and any woman in a room alone long enough.....and they'll have sex!" (I still kind of believe it)
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The Morality of the Future!
by Daunt ini've been seriously taking a step back lately and criticizing and analyzing my beliefs, especially during meetings since there's nothing better to do.
however, every time i do this i can't help but think of the future.
how do you guys view the general moral bases of the future?
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I'll drink to that!
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Ok we've left the Org - Now what?
by Nellie ini am no longer a witness.
i've told all my worldly friends and my immediate family - my kids have told their friends.
i haven't been to a meeting in over a year (and have no desire to go to one) - but i'm not dad or dfd.
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Again, very thoughtful replies from all. We should all just be ourselves. Love God or not, but be good souls on this earth.