I think the thing i liked about it was that over the years, i've observed that the various "education" programs in the schools only seem to increase the behaviors. I've read some articles and research that suggested the same thing. I remember being in jr high and learning the names of various kinds of drugs, and i had never heard of any of them before.
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Interesting Video on the Power of Suggestion
by AuntBee inthis youtube is generating a lot of comments.
propagandatechniques has other interesting youtubes also.
he focuses on mind-control techniques and logical fallacies.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpzzbimpryc.
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Interesting Video on the Power of Suggestion
by AuntBee inthis youtube is generating a lot of comments.
propagandatechniques has other interesting youtubes also.
he focuses on mind-control techniques and logical fallacies.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpzzbimpryc.
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This Youtube is generating a lot of comments. Propagandatechniques has other interesting youtubes also. He focuses on mind-control techniques and logical fallacies.
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Helping others
by jdhf ini have recently become aware of many inconsistencies that we teach as jw's and it has really distressed me.
a few from our cong here in ireland get together and discuss the real truth from the bible.
we were wondering teh best road to go down to help others find out thetruth, without being labelled as apostates, esp at assemblies etc.
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THat's so exciting to hear that you're searching out the real truth from the Bible! I sent you a PM.
Blessings,
auntbee, tucson
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"Mental Problems Associated WIth Leaving JWs" youtube
by AuntBee inearnestlyseeking returns to youtube.
-- i know a lot of you can relate to what he's going through.
i can't even imagine being his age, and going through this after so many years in wt.
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Earnestlyseeking returns to YouTube. -- I know a lot of you can relate to what he's going through. I can't even imagine being his age, and going through this after so many years in WT. He seems like such a kind, humble guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h02Jd4wbsZM
If this link doesn't work for some reason, you can just search for "earnestlyseeking" on youTube.
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help with parenting ?
by creativhoney infor those who are now out and we can't use the 'what would jehovah think' method any more, has anyone struggled with discipline since leaving?.
my parents were so strict and laughter and silliness was frowned upon.
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I had 8 children, and know much less now than when i first started. But, i think if they are "generally lovely boys", you probably don't have that much to worry about. Over the years, i've gotten more and more laid back. I'm guessing that your intuition is correct, and they are just normal. I feel very uncomfortable around people who "super discipline/control" their children, and the kids act like perfect little zombies. THey're just human, they have moods, they get cranky, tired, sugared out, etc.
Sometimes if i see that pattern developing, of always fighting me about doing something, giving attitude, etc, i'll just calmly tell them that i'm adding on even more chores. That usually helps break the pattern, at least for a while. -- Often i'll say, you must do such and such, before you can do whatever (the more fun thing.) -- Sometimes i give them a bit of a break on being "mouthy", but other times i crack down, especially when i see a pattern, a habit of it.
Good luck, it's a challenge alright! but I'll bet you're doing great; you sound very conscientious and caring. :)
cheers, auntbee
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help with parenting ?
by creativhoney infor those who are now out and we can't use the 'what would jehovah think' method any more, has anyone struggled with discipline since leaving?.
my parents were so strict and laughter and silliness was frowned upon.
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WOW! Why do i look like an oddly shaped creature with one eye? I love it.
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Christmas Card Count?
by lovelylil2 ini am getting writers cramp right now after addressing and writing messages in 40 cards so far.
most of my cards are going to family and friends, a few coworkers and neighbors.. how about you?
how many cards are you mailing this year?.
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I love Lovelylil's guideline for who to send a card to! hehe. I'm even more hardcore. I don't send one to anyone who sends me one with only a printed Christmas letter about their amazing kids and outstanding personal achievements. I only send one back to anyone who wrote me a personal note or letter along with the card. It's always under 10.
Maybe it's Scrooge-ish, but i value close friendships and relish personal correspondence. Call me some relic from a past era.....
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Who believes in the POWER OF PRAYER?????
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lms2au476os.
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If you mean by the "power of prayer", you asked for a certain request, and it happened.............I'm not sure i see that very often.
The way i look at it, though, i do believe it has power.
" 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " -- I believe that i have experienced this, that praying about things about which I am anxious and worrying, does often result in an experience of the peace of God here spoken of.
I know also that when i pray for others, my love and concern for them is increased. It takes me out of my own little world of hurt and problems, and forces me to see behind the eyes of those around me, and care more about their sufferings. -- (and I'm not implying at all that those who don't believe in prayer don't care about others....... )
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I had a REALLY big first in my life today!!!.....
by oompa inbeen kinda bummed for a few...and a newer nondub friend said i should go to church with him and his wife today...he called me last night about it....so it was not far and i knew nothing about it...but my friend and i are a lot alike....so showed up...it rocked!!
!...everybody had jeans on including the preacher with his shirt untucked...he was lively and funny and real....there were some skits that screamed district convention to me but they were way funnier and better acted....and even though i totally tuned out to most of the sermon part and all the jesus stuff.........the band freakin rocked!...the music was incredible!....just great talent....i told my buddy we should go tell the preacher that not only did he get a newbie in the door...but that it was someone who had never been to church in his entire life!!!.
i went just for social reasons........and there are prob great babe opportunities there....lol.....but it was a good morning and we went to lunch.....it was a great day!!
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"and there are prob great babe opportunities there....lol....." That's pretty funny!! Just don't send them any messages using your M.F. avatar!
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Inability to develop close connections with others
by Lemon_Lime_Shasta inhi all, i'm still pretty new here, but i wanted to talk about something more substansive than low quality generic soda brands (my first post and my logon name).. of all the negative side effects of my dub past, the one that still haunts me the most is my complete inability to develop any sort of depth in my relationships with others.
i'm not one to blame all my personal problems on the wbts, but i can't help but feel that it was a significant contributing factor.
i still hate talking about my past, and i work very hard to hide all aspects of my jw past from anyone i meet.
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" They DONT hate you for it , and they DONT have all those prejudisms towards the JW as we have learned in the KH." -- Being a worldly person, outsider, never been a JW, i have to agree completely with this. I don't know anyone who would dislike a former JW, or think less of them ,etc. I think most people just take you for who you are now, especially if you seem basically kind and caring.
If you develop even the most basic social skills, you'll be ahead of MANY people. LOL. Number one on my list is asking them questions about themselves, and showing interest in their life , and what they are interested in. I'm still amazed how few people can ask good questions of others, and show sincere interest.