Posts by ex-nj-jw

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What Dreams Have you Had, and have you Talked in Your Sleep ?

by flipper in

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friends

now here is a little different subject we haven't discussed much.

i read a book a while back about dreams called, gestalt therapy verbatim , by frederick perls, a well known psychologist .

his take on dreams, without getting too deep, was we dream about unfinished situations in our lives which are troubling us still .

ex-nj-jw

One time the hubby told me that when he came to bed I grabbed his wrist and started taking his pulse . I'm know for talking in my sleep, so I try not to do anything that could get me in trouble

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as some of you are aware i am in the early stages of doubting the wts as the only channel of truth.however i am assailed by feelings of guilt.am i being seduced by the words of disgruntled witnesses or ex-witnesses or am i truly doubting !

!maybe some of you felt this way in the early stages of your "defection" from the wts.sometimes i feel as though i am rejecting god and his organization but other times i feel so strongly that the wts has misled me and is acting to control my "loyalty" by vieled threats of destruction at armageddon.you see prior to becoming a jw i had no religious affiliations.i knew nothing about the bible or god.so for 20 yrs i have only known watchtower teachings and un-learning 20yrs of this is making me so indesicive.am i doing the right thing or not ?

my only solace is prayer.i have prayed to god to show me in some way what the truth really is.i must admit that these prayers have been the most heartfelt i have ever said.have others felt this way and if so how did they deal with it ?i would truly appreciate some feedback.

ex-nj-jw

Prayer is the key. Quietly and humbly ask that you be guided in your search, then allow the natural flow to wash over you.
If you push one way or the other, you hinder the "guiding force." Allow the guidance with "seeing eyes" and "hearing ears"
and you will eventually have your answer. I firmly....firmly....believe in the science of prayer. Once you ask for guidance
and allow the natural flow, KNOW with FAITH that it will be so. Others will jump all over me for telling you this because
there are a lot of atheists and agnostics on this board. Good people with great hearts and minds, but they don't understand
what I'm talking about and will poo-poo it. But it is real and you will see the results

And while you await god's answer, read and research so that you can make an informed decision as to how you choose to live the rest of your life. Don't take anyone's word for it, figure it out yourself. You will be amazed at how much you can decipher when you look for answers!

Good luck and welcome to JWD

nj

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HOW CLEAN IS YOUR HOUSE? (fluff test)

by Mary in

jw
friends

ever see those two british women on tv that go into some slob's home that looks like something out of a stephen king novel?

take their quiz to see if you're a neat-freak, or a sloth-in-waiting: http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/100/quiz.jsp.

here's mine:.

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You are Gleaming.

Congratulations...you've earned your stripes, comrade. Your house is winning the war on terror--against dust mites, staph, E-coli, salmonella, and other vermin who seek to infiltrate your borders. Your Department of Homeland Security is nothing but a well-cleaned mop, a dishwashing sponge you replace biweekly, and some strategic enemy surveillance that prevents terrorist incidents before they occur. A little vigilance is always good for keeping your house protected; making the bed, disinfecting the fridge, organizing your mail, and dusting your book shelves all contribute to a safe zone. But look at us preaching to choir.

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Suggestions needed?

by jc1985 in

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friends

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well ive been raised in the truth for 20 years, and serve as an ms, but have overtime realized that its not actually the "truth".. any thoughts on how to best let it be known that im not interested in being a witness, and once thats accomplished how to assimilate myself into.

the "world", since ive been shut off from it for my whole life and programmed to believe every non witness is only interested in hurting others.. any thoughts would be helpful.

ex-nj-jw

Welcome to JWD -

Like gopher said, be glad you got out while you are young, make friends but most of all get out there and experience life. It's not the big bad world that the WT claims it to be.

nj

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I shouldn't be shocked but I am.

by reneeisorym in

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http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/143755/1.ashx.

i posted this oct 8, '07.

backgroud: i am a 5th generation jw.

ex-nj-jw

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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Message board ranks...who cares?

by Burger Time in

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not to be mean but why should i care that you have 3,000 posts?

this yet again proves how useless even making stats like this public are.

it just gives people ammo to say, "i have 25,000 posts so obviously i am more vested in this board then you".

ex-nj-jw

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AWAKE&WATCHING.... You were right!

by Bumble Bee in

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friends

you know what i'm talkin' about girl!!

i owe you big time!!

lol.

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What happend? What did I miss?

Damn kids and their homecoming dance, I knew I'd miss somthing!

nj

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Are elders more "pure" than the other JW's ?

by JH in

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i always considered elders like "cops" in the congregation, looking into other people's business and looking for faults.

they give the impression that they are pure and do no wrong and by the fact, they can judge others and counsel them.. i'd love to turn the tide around and find out about their faults and sins.. .

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