can anyone give me a valid reason for it?
growing old is a drag.
the witnesses idea of ever lasting life, that you will come back to your most youthful state is such a bs answer..
Easy does it, JayK.
What we endeavor to do here is understand the reasoning behind comments, i.e., "where" the poster is coming from. It takes a while to get the feel of a discussion board since we are not face-to-face with each other. No facial expressions, no body language.
Be patient. You're new here and not yet acquainted with everyone. The folks posting are, for the most part, congenial and understanding. We just may not get their point at the start.
Blessings and Peace.
CoCo
you, a jw:.
"how're you doing, mary?
" joe witness asks the grocery clerk.. "not so good, joe.
ScottyRex:
Sorry about CoCo kitty (I care for cats and dogs and Guinea pigs).
I really like your reply. You're true to your real, authentic self. When a dear JW friend saw me after many years away, her eyes viewed the outwardly long-haired and bearded Hippie who once attended meetings with her. I told her I hadn't changed (my sentiments and actions mirror your own).
She agreed because "Roxie" always sees the good in people. She "sees" with her heart.
The lesson from the fox (The Little Prince):
Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
can anyone give me a valid reason for it?
growing old is a drag.
the witnesses idea of ever lasting life, that you will come back to your most youthful state is such a bs answer..
Hey, JayK:
Now that I'm a realist, I certainly look differently at those so-called benefits of living forever.
Having studied the cichlid (a fish) for eleven years, an ichthyologist quoted in Did Man Get Here by Evolution or by Creation? indicated there was still so much more to learn about this one fish. Why, what if he had forever to swim the seas and become acquainted with all the fishes and mammals of the oceans and rivers and lakes and creeks and . . . ?
As I already said, I'm a realist now. Get a load of what Joel Elliott has written about our former illusion of paradise:
https://web.archive.org/web/20070612092219/http://www.unc.edu/~elliott/icon.html
you, a jw:.
"how're you doing, mary?
" joe witness asks the grocery clerk.. "not so good, joe.
I consciously try to cuss less in front of them. -- JayK
That's a keeper! Thanks, everyone, for the great replies.
The opening post came to me today when at a local business, where the employee did mention her family's losses during the fire and the GFM account, in the amount of $10,000.
Like you, I had no inclination whatsoever to mention the last days or God's kingdom. It was enough simply to listen with a sympathetic ear. I learned long ago not to try to fix the world's ills, or just those of one sad person.
Blessings and Peace.
you, a jw:.
"how're you doing, mary?
" joe witness asks the grocery clerk.. "not so good, joe.
You, a JW:
"How're you doing, Mary?" Joe Witness asks the grocery clerk.
"Not so good, Joe. My family lost everything in the recent California wildfires."
"I'm really sorry, Mary. Did you know that God's kingdom will remove all causes for sorrow?"
"No, not really. There's quite a line, Joe. Let me check you out."
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You, an ex-Witness:
"How're you doing, Mary?" Joe Witness asks the grocery clerk.
"Not so good, Joe. My family lost everything in the recent California wildfires."
"I'm really sorry, Mary. Is there a GoFundMe account I can add to?"
"Yes, Joe, there is! See me during my break and I'll tell you more."
a friend and i were talking today about a child-friendly restaurant she wants to open.
the accommodations will suit the small stature of children, their food likes, a decor that pleases little guys and gals.
she said to me, "you're children only once.
Well, I am actually Uncle CoCo to many, OC!
By nature and nurture, Lacey is a polymath in the making. I am privileged to help guide her in the arts (I teach art, writing, and music).
Thanks again.
a friend and i were talking today about a child-friendly restaurant she wants to open.
the accommodations will suit the small stature of children, their food likes, a decor that pleases little guys and gals.
she said to me, "you're children only once.
Thank you, OC, for understanding.
You could not have expressed our situation any better than you just did!
Happiness will look after itself. Money won't
a friend and i were talking today about a child-friendly restaurant she wants to open.
the accommodations will suit the small stature of children, their food likes, a decor that pleases little guys and gals.
she said to me, "you're children only once.
This child is a glowing beacon of hope. -- truth_b_known
Thank you, truth_b_known, for such a beautiful thought!
Change this narrative if you truly want her to be happy and successful. "Not about the money" is a noble enough position but it doesn't translate well into making dreams come true. -- OrphanCrow
You sound like a very successful business person yourself, OrphanCrow. I wish I had had your sage advice earlier on for myself! Lacey is a starry-eyed little girl and, of course, will be led properly through the financial aspects:
She explained how she will hire consultants to help get her fledgling business off to a good, solid start. -- from OP
However, I understand your point about the attitude toward why we're doing this -- making money. I get how one's talent and so-called noble cause can be parlayed by an outwardly sincere but unscrupulous individual into his own financial gain. Personally, I have been naive in such matters and given out more than had been taken in.
As per your good counsel, I will help steer Lacey's passion and talent properly, insofar as I am only her school teacher -- and friend, it is hoped, for life.
Blessings and Peace.
a friend and i were talking today about a child-friendly restaurant she wants to open.
the accommodations will suit the small stature of children, their food likes, a decor that pleases little guys and gals.
she said to me, "you're children only once.
My daughter's first job was to host children's themed birthday parties. She was in her element and thoroughly enjoyed it. -- Listener
I appreciate that comment so much. The enthusiasm Lacey exhibits is so palpable that it's catching. I bet you've seen similar in your daughter.
I will pass on your thoughts to Lacey, who is actually a student of mine.
because someone needs my help.. as a jw -- you can relate -- i truly believed that what everyone really needed was the kingdom hope and its eventual reality.
you know, the hope that does not lead to disappointment.
of course, if anyone needed practical help with a task or getting through some difficulty, most of us realized that was part of being a helpful and caring friend (or family member).. at nearly seventy years of age -- no, i didn't enter the promised kingdom in my healthful and vibrant youth -- my getting out of bed isn't so bad.
Today was a totally productive day, teaching creative writing to children.
Two pre-teen students in particular are very bright -- we discussed their plans for the future, businesses they want to open. They showed me their floor plans, discussed services and merchandise they will offer customers, . . . The creative writing aspect of class dwelt on their needing to develop good communication skills, both written and verbal.
I love a student who is passionate and doesn't need constant prodding.
