JT...I like your 2nd post much better. Simple, clear. I think much of what we are saying is similar...we can blame semantics. There are a couple of differences. I want to spend a little time reading through your posts on your beliefs so I can reply in an equally clear and concise manner. I'm going to crawl into bed and try and sleep my cold off. I'll post tomorrow.
Atypical - In no way was I saying JW was / is self-centered. His APPROACH to enlightenment or the "way", seems a BIT self-centered. It's not a personality trait I was discussing at all. But rather how he approaches some things. Do you approach something from the east? The west? The center? See? There are no right or wrong answers here. Just personal experiences and observations.
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What is Zen
by Enigma One inafter dumping the dub's i was against all religion of any kind.
slowly but surely i started to embrace a belief system that matched my own internal one.
part of my job takes me to asia.
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Love Bombing JWs vs JWD
by Lady Lee inaccording to the book cults in our midst by margaret thaler singer the practice of love bombing is a common practice in groups who seek to control others.
she states:.
most cults have specific plans for drawing in each recruit.
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Maybe the new tag line of JWD should be:
JWD, home of the cyber hug.
or maybe:
JWD, you deserve a cyber hug today.
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What is Zen
by Enigma One inafter dumping the dub's i was against all religion of any kind.
slowly but surely i started to embrace a belief system that matched my own internal one.
part of my job takes me to asia.
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Hmmm, how to discribe this in a short written post. I didn't mean it from an ego centric point of view....that you didn't "get it" somehow. In your advice you seem to go within oneself to expand outwards to the universe. The universe grows from you outwards. Wherein I believe it should be the other way around. The universe is ever expansive and compacts itself as it draws near to you. You, me, we are insignificant within the universe. I see a danger of being "self-centered" instead of simply being self-aware.
The enlightened possess understanding
So profound they can not be understood.
Because they cannot be understood
I can only describe their appearance:
Cautious as one crossing thin ice.
So with your approach JT...I just see a potential danger....that's all. Am I making any sense at all? LOL I'm on cold / flu meds right now so my brain feels fuzzy as it is....so if it doesn't make sense....just let me know, I'll try to refine my thoughts. -
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What Did YOU Give Up For The "Truth"???
by minimus indid you forfeit a college education, a great paying job which would've kept you from the meetings, a career, a trade, your loved ones, a vacation, etc.
so that you could be a good little witness?
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Relaxing Saturday & Sunday mornings
Having a sporty 2 door car
Keeping mileage low on said car
Relaxing Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Gave up my hard earned money for suits and ties
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What is Zen
by Enigma One inafter dumping the dub's i was against all religion of any kind.
slowly but surely i started to embrace a belief system that matched my own internal one.
part of my job takes me to asia.
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My body is my temple. And my temple is my core of spirituality. So I try and take good care of my temple.
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What is Zen
by Enigma One inafter dumping the dub's i was against all religion of any kind.
slowly but surely i started to embrace a belief system that matched my own internal one.
part of my job takes me to asia.
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LOL...what do my posts "sound" like vs. what I look like?
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What is Zen
by Enigma One inafter dumping the dub's i was against all religion of any kind.
slowly but surely i started to embrace a belief system that matched my own internal one.
part of my job takes me to asia.
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Poppers....my approach and JT's....and well, your's are quite different from one anothers. I only wanted to point that out to Tetra. I see a fundamental difference between our styles. Is either right or wrong? No. It is up to the one seeking enlightenment. But I thought it was important to point it out. That's all.
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As a JW did you ever have a personal relationship with God?
by Evanescence in.
as a jehovah's witness did you ever have a personal relationship with god?.
evanescence
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Ah! Daystar. I understand now. I misunderstood what you meant. I have a Buddha in the road to meet and kill. LOL
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The Grasshopper 'IN' The Shoe Box
by Golf ini came across this story and it had to do with people who yell, scream and bitch about everything in life, and they can't and don't 'do' anything about it.
this fisherman (dave)picked up a newly fisherman (paul)in his community one early morning, and on route to their destination, which was some distance, paul noticed a shoe box on the front seat.
he also heard lots of noises in the shoe box.
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Gretchen....good point. Sometimes we need to just sit back and reflect on life's challenges. Then it's time for action, so therefore we move. Life is a journey and an adventure, not a competition.
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'Gay weddings' are legal in the UK from today. How do you feel about it?
by nicolaou inhundreds of gay couples are preparing to form civil partnerships in the coming weeks as the law changes after decades of campaigning.
at least 1,200 ceremonies are confirmed as being scheduled already and registrars are preparing for the first ceremonies, with couples permitted to register from monday morning.
so how do you feel about it?
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I'm straight....well to a point. You know,,,,if that right guy, hot, in shape, lot of money came and swept me off my feet...well. Who know's? I could learn to be gay....after all it's a choice isn't it? LOL