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  $h*T happens

  by purplesofa in

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  i never knew if i was getting attacked by satan because i was doing good.. or if jehovah was allowing me to be tested by satan.

  if i was reaping what i had sown.

  if it was times and unforeseen occurances.. if i was really not going to have more put on me than i could bare.

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  With all due respect to Buddah and our gentle posters, I think I'll take "suffering".

  it doesnt seem that we have much choice about it does it ;) - just how we handle the suffering i suppose

  my main point is that the WTS sets it believers up with unrealistic expectations. so the desire to fulfill these is the true problem IMHO

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  Well hey.

  by AnonyMouse in

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  i'm that person that was here like...a month or two ago, then disapeared.

  i came back one day, only to find that i was signed out.

  password somethin or other.

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  Hi Mouse

  hang in there- you can make it!! dont be a stranger :)
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  Hi everyone

  by BAAKO in

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  just wanted to introduce myself to every one here i am ania's sister and have been visiting her for a few days.

  she has found some inner peace and solace in identifying with others.

  i must say it has opened my eye's somewhat!.

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  Hi Baako :) Welcome! HUGZZZ
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  How to optimise the learning / knowing curve?

  by Fe2O3Girl in

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  watching my son grow is amazing.

  he is into everything, thoroughly enjoying exploring, growing and learning every day.. i was reflecting how as each day passes, he learns more and he knows more; and thinking back to my childhood.

  the more i learned, the more i knew.

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  i think that always having an open mind is the answer. just thinking you're right doesnt mean you are.
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  Fading: A Little Craziness Helps

  by metatron in

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  as you may know, i am a zealous advocate of using depression as a means of fading out of the organization.. let me add that a hint of craziness or mental illness can work wonders, too.

  instead of shunning you, your witness.

  relatives and "friends" may make quite an allowance for you, if you just keep your mouth shut about deep apostasy.. they may just feel sorry for you and leave you alone- at least, that's largely my experience.. remember that movie that said "love means never having to say you're sorry"?

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  i think that it was pretty oubvious that this original post was written with a little humor- the best medicine....
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  The Great Taboo Discussion---Suicides among former Jehovah's Witnesses

  by The wanderer in

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  <!-- .style1 {font-family: arial, sans-serif} .style2 {color: #ff0000} .style3 {color: #000000} .style4 {font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; } --> the great taboo discussionsuicides among former jehovah's witnesses to write about this discussion neither appeals to me nor does it make me feel comfortable to discuss it.. however, it is necessary to consider in light of all the trauma, negative experiences, and personal traged-.

  ies that have happened to individuals on this board.

  (what inspired me to write this subject was a bone chilling account .

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  editing to hug everyone here ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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  $h*T happens

  by purplesofa in

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  i never knew if i was getting attacked by satan because i was doing good.. or if jehovah was allowing me to be tested by satan.

  if i was reaping what i had sown.

  if it was times and unforeseen occurances.. if i was really not going to have more put on me than i could bare.

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  i always found it interesting the First Noble Truth in Buddhism is suffering IS- at least they get it right out there- don't expect any favors from above ;) i like that practical approach

• Dukkha: "Now this, monks, is the noble truth of suffering:

Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering; union with what is displeasing is suffering; separation from what is pleasing is suffering; not to get what one wants is suffering; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering.

• Samudaya: Now this, monks, is the noble truth of the origin of suffering: read DESIRE

It is this craving which leads to renewed existence, accompanied by delight and lust, seeking delight here and there; that is, craving for sensual pleasures, craving for existence, craving for extermination.

• Nirodha: Now this, monks, is the noble truth of the cessation of suffering: READ NON ATTACHMENT

It is the remainderless fading away and cessation of that same craving, the giving up and relinquishing of it, freedom from it, and non-reliance on it.

• Marga: Now this, monks, is the noble truth of the way leading to the cessation of suffering: BEING A GOOD HUMAN

It is this Noble Eightfold Path; that is, right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration" [2] [5] .

i copied and pasted right from wickipedia hope thats not a problem the ALL CAPS are MY translation....

the overall message i gain from this is take a look at your expectations (desire) maybe that is where the problem truly lies

peace love and all dat :)