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  Simple Living and Lifestyle Choices

  by daniel-p in

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  i think a lot about how i spend my life and what i might be able to do to get more out of it.

  the problem, however, is that change is hard.. i'm not content with how society wants us to spend our time and money: getting iphones, going out to eat constantly, going on weekend vacations, buying things on the internet, watching tv, etc.. i try to analyze what i do... but like i said, it's hard to change it.. my life consists of the following:.

  waking up: i get up in the morning, my wife has already left for work/school, i get my morning cup of tea and eat a bowl of cereal.

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  Volunteer. It is amazing how many nice, caring people you'll meet.

  Plus, you will be giving back to the community. There are so many places that need basic help. A soup kitchen. Habitat for Humanity. Goodwill. Salvation Army.

  Meeting new people at these places is amazingly eye opening and very enriching.

  Or, you could have children and totally change your lifestyle.

  Edited to add because I didn't answer your questions:

  I have an iPhone, TV, home, etc. All of that *stuff* makes me happy. I like technology. I also love being outside. I love cars. I love driving fast. I love animals. I love eating animals.

  Is my life simple? No, not really. I have to drive to work. The public transportation is the wrong direction. I have to pay my bills and save for retirement. That is the nature of today's life. I would rather live farther out in the country, however, the property is more expensive.

  Overall, I'm very happy with my life.
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  All About Palmtree

  by palmtree67 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  here's my story:.

  i am the oldest of 5 children.

  my parents and grandparents ( on my dad's side ) are all jw's.

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  Wow.

  Your childhood sounds not uncommon-for the JWs. I think growing up a JW sucks the life out of many women for some reason. I came to the conclusion not too long ago (about 2 nights ago) that my mom didn't want kids and didn't love me either. I have been reading Psychology Today articles on why women are like that to children. There are many books by PHd psychologists etc. It is sad and sickening. I am very sorry for what you went through. I feel like I've aged 20 years in the last few days.

  The writer above is correct: women in particular who grow up in abusive households are prone to marry abusive men. The cards were stacked against you in that, then add in the JW factor and you were in a really terrible situation.

  Again, it is incredible you survived and got out. I am happy for you that you got out of your marriage and the JWs.
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  HooooooooooRay! Wifey has a job!!!!

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  13 months later.

  probably 1500 applications/resumes online and in person.. it is not a great job - flippin' burgers - and the distance is a bit more than we wanted for her to drive - but we are thankful!

  they mentioned possible management in the interview - so perhaps it can grow over time.. anyway - it will help keep the wolves off the doors.

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  That is great news. Anyone getting a job in this economy must be congratulated.
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  "Cult Members are Stupid, Gullible Sheep!"

  by What-A-Coincidence in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.cracked.com/article/85_6-bullshit-facts-about-psychology-that-everyone-believes/.

  6 bullshit facts about psychology that everyone believes"cult members are stupid, gullible sheep!".

  why it is bullshit:.

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  I don't know about the "just as intelligent, if not more so, than the general public" part.

  Here is an article from Psychology Today on Gullibility:

  http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self/200907/gullibility-part-1-how-vulnerable-are-you-being-duped

  Part 2

  http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self/200907/gullibility-part-2-possible-childhood-origins-adult-gullibility

  There are a total of 5 parts which can be accessed from the first part, if you're interested.
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  Universal Health Care, Pluses and Minuses

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's a little late to be posting something like this, but i hope you can help me a little.

  i would really like to review some of the pluses and minuses of universal type health care.

  so here are some for consideration.

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  Here is a link to doctors debating the pros and cons:

  http://familydoctormag.com/doctors-office/194-doctors-debate-universal-health-care-pros-and-cons-from-the-experts.html

  Here is a website called BalancedPolitics.org debating it:

  http://www.balancedpolitics.org/universal_health_care.htm

  Try to look at the opinions
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  Universal Health Care, Pluses and Minuses

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's a little late to be posting something like this, but i hope you can help me a little.

  i would really like to review some of the pluses and minuses of universal type health care.

  so here are some for consideration.

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  If we don't have enough General Practioners (doctors), all the Universal Care, all the *Preventative* care, etc. won't mean a thing.

  And, we won't have enough GP's.

  Here, hopefully some of you can read the article as USA Today put it on their web page yesterday.

  http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-08-17-doctor-gp-shortage_N.htm

  When I go to the GP, who is an Internal Medicine doctor, it takes 2-3 weeks for a non-emergency appointment. Who is there? People over the age of 65. They take priority. For everything. If they have a sniffle, they get in first. It could be pneunomia.

  Tort reform is critical. Why won't the Congress start with Tort reform? Because most of them are lawyers and medical malpractice suits cost big dollars.

  It is sickening the amount of tests the doctors will admit to having you go through, if you ask, because they don't want you to sue them. Try it next time you go.
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  Awake! PDFs from 1957-1969

  by cabasilas in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  1969 awake!

  http://www.filesend.net/download.php?

  1968 awake!

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  Thanks!! I've started downloading them!
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  So you thought Jw's had a corner on insane doctrine?

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  try this - i almost wonder if this is not an offshoot:.

  http://www.svetoch.org/en/calling_all_people_for_immortality/calling_all_people_for_immortality_2.html.

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  Sham Owww!

  by VIII in

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  2. current

  the sham wow creator and pitchman vince shlomi is a former scientologist.

  he got arrested for beating up a prostitute when she bit his tongue and wouldn't let go!

  http://www.theinsider.com/news/2676127_shamwow_pitchman_god_beat_him_up_too.

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  Just read it on ABCnews. Sorry! The story was about how sleazy pitchmen are. Oops.
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  For Oompa

  by sd-7 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it is with great reluctance that i attempt another entry.

  i'll keep it short.

  oompa, i forgive you.

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  VIII

  I am so glad you are OK.

  sd-7, if you are harming children you are a monster. Period.

  You are not. You are hurting emotionally.

  And, you are somebody. Somebody that is like many, many people here who have come and needed help before you. *We* are here for you. There are so many of us who have felt what you are feeling and wanted to do exactly that. You are not alone.

  This is a place where you can start to understand yourself and your background better. If you are seeing a therapist, with their help, and with the stuff you learn here, you can really understand and grow. It will happen.

  Please keep coming back. Read all kinds of threads. There are some interesting people here.