i've just watched all 3 parts of francis ford coppola's epic godfather once again.
it is a superb achievement on many levels.
each viewing reveals something new and fresh.. i recall, as a good jw at the time, not seeing it when released as it was not certified as 'suitable' given the content for jws.
"Malena" with Monica Bellucci.
It shows how sometimes, the choices people make aren't choices at all, but situations thrust upon you that you just have to do the best you can.
And we can't judge each other for what we do in those times. You just don't know each person's full circumstances.
Malena is my hero.
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
Shamus,
Don't make me fling poo at YOU.
Be a nice monkey.
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
Thank you, Nath, for taking the time to clear that up. If anyone understands and appreciates the unique challenges and stresses of your job, it's me. My best friend is the RN who works in our clinic and my daugher-in-law is a labor and delivery nurse.
And yes, there have been times when I haven't dealt with difficult patients in the best way. I am disappointed in myself when it happens and I do try really hard to show compassion. I understand I am not seeing people at their best - they are scared, in pain, confused by the medical system and often take it out on me. Even when I have to be firm, I try to be kind.
Having been on the recieving end of unkind and/or abusive people has made me sensitive in this area, as well. So if I also misunderstood your views, I apologise.
Perhaps the ideal is a good balance.
Truce, my friend?
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
I have no problem with people whose personality is one of "laying it on the line." I actually get along best with those kind of people. You never have to guess where they're coming from and I appreciate that kind of honesty.
In your own words, you find "enjoyment" in petty name calling and verbal crushing and bullying of others. No matter what your credentials are, or how many languages you speak, I find it difficult to respect someone who "enjoys" causing mental suffering in others. This is what bluecanary was trying to tell you. Up to this point, I respected what you had to say.
I have worked with many doctors and specialists. They have seen all the same things you describe. Yet, I haven't found one who would find "enjoyment" in causing suffering. They are generally some of the most caring individuals, as reflected by their choice of career. I have seen a few doctors get yelled at by unreasonable patients, and to a person, they have handled it in a mature manner that both defused the situation, and allowed the other person to keep their self-respect and dignity. And none of them continually threw their credentials in anyone's face to prove their point. ( I didn't even know the current doc I work for was actually a surgeon in his home country, until I worked for him almost a year.) In your own words, you said you would rather "punch the 90 year old man in the face" and would enjoy doing it.
As I said, I have no issue with people who want to "tell it like it is." I just think it can be done in a way that allows the other person to maintain their dignity and self-worth.
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
"Oh, come on. Loosen up. You are way too serious."
Good advice, in general. But not applicable to what has happened here.
You need to grow up.
A good education is wasted on the unintelligent.
i was talking to a ministerial servant today, and the subject of marriage came up.
he said something very interesting, that recently many of the friends he grew up with in the truth (he is in his 30s) are on their second or third marriage.. he also talked about a more recent phenomenon that more empty nester jws (couples whose kids have left home), are deciding they don't want to stay together and are getting divorced.. we're talking about couples who have been married 20, 25, 30 or more years suddenly deciding to call it quits and it's not necessarily that they are looking for someone else; they simply want out of the marriage.. divorce does seem to be on the increase in congregations, especially the last one i attended.. it reminds me of a scripture in malachi we would sometimes hear about "not divorcing the wife of your youth".
why do you think divorce and separation are on the rise among long time married jws?.
I was married over 20 years.
It was wrong from the beginning. And I felt like I was the only one in the marriage who was even trying.
I really believe part of the problem is that the society is decades behind what is really happening in the world.
It is getting harder and harder for a family to live on one income. More and more women are having to work outside the home. But the men in the Org are still being taught that women should be "workers at home."
I worked a full time job, did ALL the cooking,c leaning, laundry, meeting preparation, study with the kids, I DID IT ALL. All I needed was a little help. But men in the Org are continually taught that is "Woman's Work."
I think I just finally gave up.
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
It's the equivalent of a 90-year-old man walking up to YOU and blowing a raspberry in your face. Do you really prove anything by punching him in the nose? He's 90. You'd just ignore him.
"I probably wouldn´t."
"don´t really care for accomlishing anything. I don´t have those "higher goals" you and many peole here have"
Bashing her personally does not aid in this endeavor.
"May be so. But it´s in a way kind of fun."
This little exchange tells me everything. Shameful.
have any of you had anything exciting happen,like meeting someone famous you've always wanted to meet?.
some exsperience that you will never forget that gave you much happiness.......
Darren Flutie asked me to go to a party with him a few years ago. After the CFL Player Awards.
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
Yes, I understand Nath.
But you can see from her writing that she is a simple-minded person and has trouble putting a complete sentence together that actually makes sense, with correct punctuation, etc. That doesn't make her a "retard".
It's the equivalent of a 90-year-old man walking up to YOU and blowing a raspberry in your face. Do you really prove anything by punching him in the nose? He's 90. You'd just ignore him.
things no jehovah's witness will ever tell you.. .
http://alwaysonasaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/things-no-jehovahs-witness-will-ever.html.
bangalore.
The last part of this conversation disappoints me.
Can we not disagree with someone's opinion without attacking them on a personal level? Or resorting to childish insults?
If you read some of bluecanary's posts, she is a good example of respectful disagreement.
