Posts by palmtree67

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Misc Ramblings on Spirituality, Faith, God, and Religion, (probably in that order)

by AllTimeJeff in

as usual, and should be expected, this forum is going to be a catch all for a variety of different opinions on religion., faith, god, and spirituality.

and of course, this can tick certain people off.

i have had help on the way to my journey.

palmtree67

The image of a "spiritual journey" is what resonates with me most deeply.

I like to think of it as a road - those ahead of me on the journey have left helpful clues and information, some of which will be helpful to me, some won't- because I'm travelling at a different time of year. The road is different for everyone because roads change all the time, there are issues, dangers and challenges unique to the time YOU are travelling.

I try to leave hints and clues behind for those who will travel behind me.

I don't think it matters where we are on that road- it only matters that we are on the road.

I'm so glad you are posting again, ATJ. Always a soft spot in my heart for you............

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Rum or Whiskey?

by J. Hofer in

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friends

after a few beers and a bottle of french wine (2007 cote du rhone) i'm having myself some "ron zacapa centenario solera reserva".

but that's probably because i spent a lot of time in latin america.

i guess you gringos are more into whiskey?

palmtree67

Rum or Whiskey?

Yes, please!

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How did you fill the void after leaving?

by gutted in

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i'm curious about how people filled the void after leaving the jws.

i'm at a point, a bit over a year after leaving, where i am finding i have confronted the reality of my life and situation... and it's depressing.

i realize i have holes in my life (a significant other, social activities, something higher/beyond myself) which many worldly people naturally have filled but it feels unnatural for me, almost synthetic and it makes me more depressed the more i think about it.

palmtree67

I didn't find that there was any kind of void.

I had a relationship, I had a job, I started volunteering with causes that I felt passionate about, made new freinds and VOILA!

Whole new wonderful life!

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New here - hello!

by sickandtired in

i can't believe i'm actually posting here.

i've been lurking for a while and i've been having doubts about this being the "truth" for years and sometimes feel really stuck and hopeless about my situation.

i'm married to an elder (who is 110% jw) and i was for the most part raised in the "truth".

palmtree67

and thank you for sharing your story!

Palm

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She won't do it so I will. Be one year for Reopened Mind on JWN

by TotallyADD in

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yesterday reopened mind told me it has been a year on jwn.

i asked her how many times has she posted in this last year?

she said not as many times as you.

palmtree67

Just kidding!

Love that you are both here!

Palm

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Ok, serious question

by Berengaria in

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friends

do you love the look of jeans, but the feeeel of pajamas?.

palmtree67

LOL

When I was working in construction, I took off early one day to get a pedicure.....the foreman said, "What for?? We got a belt sander right over here!"

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