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  Polarity, Reiki and their ilk

  by Hortensia in

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  i owned a massage school, taught massage for over 20 years, practiced massage for nearly 30 years.

  massage/bodywork -- some folks who do bodywork don't like the word massage but i don't care.

  bodywork sounds like car repair to me.

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  bttt

  Did anyone ever hear of Restorative Touch? There is a 4 year program at a "school" where they teach "woo woo" stuff.

  I went to my local Health Food Store one day and sometimes there is someone there who gives a neck/shoulder massage. This day there was a woman there who did not touch my body at all (she did hold the arch of my feet at the beginning and end), she put this magnetic card on my stomach and with my chakras as her guide she waved her hands above me to and fro, this way and that, seeming to shoo the bad stuff away. I was being open minded about it. All I can say is it was interesting. She said when I was done that my eyes looked brighter. Can't say I felt anything noteworthy.

  http://www.vibrationalhealthinstitute.com/rtcp.html
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  Polarity, Reiki and their ilk

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  i owned a massage school, taught massage for over 20 years, practiced massage for nearly 30 years.

  massage/bodywork -- some folks who do bodywork don't like the word massage but i don't care.

  bodywork sounds like car repair to me.

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  crmsicl

  I'm taking this in. For clarification is Massage considered Polarity Therapy. I had to google that quickly so I think not.

  I do have some thoughts about this.
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  Come along with me let's be free

  by ldrnomo in

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  2. friends

  vicci martinez who was one of the final four on the first year of the voice was raised as a jehovah's witness.

  her and her family were in our congregation.

  she is so talented.

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  crmsicl

  Interesting concept "Confirmation Bias". thanks for that.

  But back to Vicci, what a powerful voice for such a small person. Give her a listen. She's on FB: Vicci Martinez Army Fans - Warriors Fighting for Love

  Her song "Come Along" was voted #24 on http://popmusicnotes.com/2013/01/01/popmusicnotes-top-pop-singles-of-2012-50-21/
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  How old are you?

  by sooner7nc in

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  post your age...only if you want to.

  do it anyway.. i'm 42..

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  Just turned 63
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  Do you miss God?

  by wobble in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  if you are one of the posters on here who has got to the point where you do not believe in god to any great extent, do you miss "him".

  i find that i rarely used to ask god for anything, or load him up with my problems, everybody elses were far more urgent, but i did used to feel moved to praise him when i saw the beauties of creation, a sunset etc.. i now feel an urge to still do that, but do not believe anyone is listening, do you get moments like that ?.

  love.

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  "Religion is something we are taught.

  Spirituality is something we learn & teach ourselves"

  I heard this recently and it makes sense to me.
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  Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.

  by AuntConnie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .

  i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.

  my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .

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  Aunt "CON"nie?
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  Need Some Tough Love & Help

  by Simon Morley in

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  2. friends

  not sure how to approach this but here goes.....my wife discovered a porn site on the computer tonight.

  yes, i was going to them, and i was foolish to think i could never get caught.

  i have been visiting them for some years, not a daily problems, but occasionaly every month or so - still a problem wethere its once or a hundred times.

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  Excuse me WMF but I think the lady needs to have some control. She's been deprived it for way too long. Not to say she shouldn't get a better handle on it. She definetly should. She feels duped by the religion/cult and now feels duped by her husband. I hope she finds someone to talk this out and certainly not her daughter. If a break up is the answer they at least owe it to each other to take a hard look at the forces that took over their lives so they can walk away amicably.
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  Today is my grandson's birthday

  by Chariklo in

  1. jw
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  today is my grandson's birthday, and i went round and gave him his present and his face lit up with joy, as he said "wow!

  ", and then, instantly, "thank you, grandma!".

  i knew !

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  crmsicl

  So happy for you. I look forward to something similar happening for me sometime.

  from a Grama of a 5 year old stuck in with her parents, well mostly one parent.
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  My Christmas Tradition

  by crmsicl in

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  just had my 4th annual cookie exchange with my neighbor friends.

  for about 20+ years i would wave hello to my neighbors but hardly talk to them, i was usually too busy.

  they knew i was jw and they were always tolerant, always nice to us.

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  Just had my 4th annual Cookie Exchange with my neighbor friends. For about 20+ years I would wave hello to my neighbors but hardly talk to them, I was usually too busy. They knew I was JW and they were always tolerant, always nice to us. Since leaving the JW's I have made a point to get acquainted with them. We live at the very end of a dead end street and there are about 20 houses on our street. So this year there were 7 of us and I had some simple foods and beverage and we had some great conversation. They always ask questions about my ex religion. I tell them what I can but of course it's hard for them to understand completely. I let them know it's a cult. So it's interesting, but then we talk about other things too and then we trade up our cookies. Having this tradition has given me an excuse to do a little decorating too. I'll probably never go overboard with Christmas but it's fun to join in a bit.

  This year I made Biscotti and Torrone, an Italian candy.

  Anyone else start a Christmas Tradition?
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  What JW catch phrase DRIVES YOU NUTS!!!!

  by megaflower in

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  "we should be mindful".

  grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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  crmsicl

  "I missed you" (translation: Why weren't you at the meeting?)