Posts by Eyebrow2

Our two cars have decided to die on us in the last two days...but I am lucky I have my other set of wheels..my bicycle, and when that is too cold, my two legs.

It is too easy to take for granted what we have sometimes, until it isn't there. Thank you for the reminder. I am really happy you got your new wheelchair, and I have a lot of respect for you, because it doesn't seem like you let any thing set you back. I didn't realize you had a wheelchair or needed one. I know I don't read here as much as I used to, but most of the posts I have read from you are never about yourself, but has to do with encouraging others, etc...I had no idea.

Your post is a good reminder to those of us that get easily discouraged when we are having difficulty. At least that is the way I see it. You seem to do what you can to make things work, regardless of your situation. I admire that.

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Objectivism: Any study this philosophy?

by Eyebrow2 in

hey there...i never got a chance to study or read about objectivism in college, or read any of ayn rand's books while in high school or college.. i finally started too, and was curious if there are others out there that have?

i joined a study group that meets once or twice a month to go over, basically an overview of the philosophy.

i guess i really have missed bookstudy hahaha.... anyone else?

Eyebrow2

besides one of the intro to Objectivism books, I just started reading Anthem...

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so what comes next........

by fleaman uk in

jw
friends

ive had a day off work today and have been reflecting on stuff like never before.. ive had the strong jw belief system from pretty much the word go.then in 1995 that all started to end with the change in generation.i couldnt believe what i was hearing!at the time i was an ms and reg pioneer and 100% in my beliefs.overtures were made to me about being an elder.. the doubts continued until about 3 years ago,i couldnt stands no more (in best popeye voice)and dropped out the religion with a bang!i had long relinquished the pioneering and the ms.. what came next?well for a year a completely hedonistic existance..boy,did i make up for lost time with the beer and the laydeez.i did it far away tho..still worried about the elders.then i became more blase..what right did those elders have over what i chose to do?

?i celebrated xmas..did birthdays,fell out spectacularly with parents,got a great gf,split up,got back together again..all in all a bit of a busy period!.

but now its hit me.. ive lost an entire belief system,one i adhered too before i saw the light.now im completely nihilistic,nearly 35 (half way thru 3 score years and 10)and am genuinely concerned about what the future holds!.

Eyebrow2

Just living a good and productive life is a good enough Religion!But try telling the average JW that.

I think that is very important.

I was watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding again the other day, and I notice something that Maria, the mother said to the main character, Tula:

"I gave you life to LIVE." and then something about go live your life, yadda, yadda, yadd...

That, to me is part of my philosophy. We, in my opinion, are here to LIVE life NOW. Not worry about the future..surely not a hedonistic life, but a life that can bring joy to ourselves, without oppressing others.

I think the greatest "sin" is to waste the life that we have now. I believe in life before death.

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what would u ask????

by theinfamousone in

if you were to come face to face with god tomorrow, what would you ask him/her/it????.

i know its probably been done before, but ive really been thinking about this lately.... i would ask him why he allows so many bad things to happen???

why are there kids starving to death in africa, whilest i can eat and eat and eat till im sick???

Eyebrow2

HMMM>..if I came face to face with god?

I think I would ask: "You knew I was kidding about that whole agnostic thing, right?"

Personally, I am not too worried about it heehee...but good topic.

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Looking for some advice

by MuadDib in

jw
friends

i'm a young man raised in the jws, been meaning to get the hell out of dodge for a few years now (basically ever since starting a history degree and learning why the jw conception of history, science, and indeed of reality is so utterly nonsensical, in addition to having discovered girls and fun).

i have no qualms about leaving the organization, i don't care what the elders or anyone else think about my decision - with the exception of my family.

i love my family deeply and i know that my decision will really hurt them, especially my mother (a full-time pioneer), and this is making me hesitate to do what i know needs to be done in addition to causing me a lot of worry and stress.

Eyebrow2

I am a big fan of fading....sometimes that is the best way out. I didn't fade as gracefully as I probably should have, but I did fade, and it made it much eaiser for me and my family.

Feed your mother a little info as time goes on, but be careful. Do your mom a favor, don't be a stranger, but if you are doing somethings that would get you Dfed...then do her a favor and don't bring it up.

Welcome to the board, btw.

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Objectivism: Any study this philosophy?

by Eyebrow2 in

hey there...i never got a chance to study or read about objectivism in college, or read any of ayn rand's books while in high school or college.. i finally started too, and was curious if there are others out there that have?

i joined a study group that meets once or twice a month to go over, basically an overview of the philosophy.

i guess i really have missed bookstudy hahaha.... anyone else?

Eyebrow2

That is one thing I noticed...Rand did seem a bit hypocritical herself. I don't think she and I would have tea together hahah.

Like I said...I am still very new to it, but it is interesting. You are right, no philosophy is perfect.

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Objectivism: Any study this philosophy?

by Eyebrow2 in

hey there...i never got a chance to study or read about objectivism in college, or read any of ayn rand's books while in high school or college.. i finally started too, and was curious if there are others out there that have?

i joined a study group that meets once or twice a month to go over, basically an overview of the philosophy.

i guess i really have missed bookstudy hahaha.... anyone else?

Eyebrow2

Hey there...I never got a chance to study or read about Objectivism in college, or read any of Ayn Rand's books while in high school or college.

I finally started too, and was curious if there are others out there that have? I joined a study group that meets once or twice a month to go over, basically an overview of the philosophy. I guess I really have missed bookstudy hahaha...

Anyone else? Thoughts, opinions?

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Fourth and Final Chemo Treatment Coming Up

by simplesally in

jw
friends

well, its coming up on monday, my last chemo treatment!!

i cannot believe i have had 3 treatments already.

after the chemo, i will be treated with herceptin and taxol for 12 weeks, weekly infusions.

Eyebrow2

I was just thinking of you yesterday...wondering how you were doing.

Thanks for keeping us posted, and as always, I wish you the best outcome.

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so what comes next........

by fleaman uk in

jw
friends

ive had a day off work today and have been reflecting on stuff like never before.. ive had the strong jw belief system from pretty much the word go.then in 1995 that all started to end with the change in generation.i couldnt believe what i was hearing!at the time i was an ms and reg pioneer and 100% in my beliefs.overtures were made to me about being an elder.. the doubts continued until about 3 years ago,i couldnt stands no more (in best popeye voice)and dropped out the religion with a bang!i had long relinquished the pioneering and the ms.. what came next?well for a year a completely hedonistic existance..boy,did i make up for lost time with the beer and the laydeez.i did it far away tho..still worried about the elders.then i became more blase..what right did those elders have over what i chose to do?

?i celebrated xmas..did birthdays,fell out spectacularly with parents,got a great gf,split up,got back together again..all in all a bit of a busy period!.

but now its hit me.. ive lost an entire belief system,one i adhered too before i saw the light.now im completely nihilistic,nearly 35 (half way thru 3 score years and 10)and am genuinely concerned about what the future holds!.

Eyebrow2

Pay no attention to Defd...he just hasn't been able to figure out what to do with his Saturday and Sunday mornings yet that doesn't involve and suit and coffee break. Makes him a little bitter.

What to do? Well...I tell you, I felt very odd and lost when I left. I had already rejected a lot of other religions based on what I believed as a witness, so I thought about those some more, and read. I personally came to reject the bible as some sort of God written rule book. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to offend anyone, just relating my experience.

If you are up to it, start your search, but my advice would be to don't rely soley on the bible to base belief systems. Use rational thinking as well. I don't know where you will end up, but I think you may be able to avoid many mistakes if you try to be rational. Reason is very important, I think.

By the way, you don't necessarily need a religion for a belief system or philosophy.

Good luck...you will find your way.