This thread is a keeper. I need to come back to this site, especially after seeing my still in family. It helps to remember 'why' they are willfully obtuse. Hearing all these stories is like a warm hug.
You are not alone
readyornot
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Newbie: Roll Call ---- Oldies Returning: Roll Call
by cameo-d ini have noticed a lot of newbies lately.
(i also noticed that after being absent for a year happy1975 is making a return visit.).
so, if you are a brand spanking newbie, post here and tell us a little about your interests, your state, your new direction in life, your favorite things, whatever you want to say---this is your thread.. .
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Do you believe in reincarnation?
by TastingFreedom inreincarnation, literally "to be made flesh again", is the belief that the soul, after death of the body, comes back to earth in another body.
according to one belief, a new personality is developed during each life in the physical world, but the soul remains constant throughout the successive lives.[1].
belief in reincarnation has ancient roots.
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Thanks for that only me -
I know I've been around for awhile. I have a little boy in my daycare who's truly an 'old soul'. As soon as I saw him I knew there was something about him. 6 months later, his mother died from Cancer and I think she picked me to be there for her son.
I seem to draw people to me who've lost someone in their life. When I was 18, I stopped counting all the people I knew who had died. I had reached 33. There are 8 people close to me who all lost a parent, including my two best friends. With one, I sat with her for a year barely speaking, just eating McDonald's and watching talk shows. I gained 30lbs with her!! People come up to me on the street and tell me about painful things they've experienced. A few weeks ago, a young man came up to me and struck up a conversation. Within 5 minutes he told me his sister was hit my a car a year ago, then his mother died 3 months later.
I've got a ton of amazingly strange stories. Lots and lots of questions...
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Do you believe in reincarnation?
by TastingFreedom inreincarnation, literally "to be made flesh again", is the belief that the soul, after death of the body, comes back to earth in another body.
according to one belief, a new personality is developed during each life in the physical world, but the soul remains constant throughout the successive lives.[1].
belief in reincarnation has ancient roots.
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Funny TastingFreedom, I haven't been on this forum in awhile and this is the first thread I see and open. I've also been investigation this belief... I agree that us being energy, our souls do move on.
What interests me the most is the karmic relationships we experience. I know there's people I meet that I instantly click with, or something about them just resinates with me. Did I know them in a past life? and are we meeting again to hash it out and get it right this time? I don't know... it fascinates me.
You best believe freeing yourself from the controls of religious dogma is going to shoot you forward along the road of consciousness.
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How miserable are Witless Kids REALLY?
by hamsterbait in25 years ago i lived in an apartment overlooking the grounds of the local high school.. at the time i still totally believed the lie.
a lot of the dub students went to my hell.. i noticed looking out my window, that the witless kids always looked miserable and isolated.
yet in the kingdumb hell they would behave almost euphorically.. what was going on?.
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I lead a double life as a witless kid. Most of my memories are blocked and that's exactly where I want to leave them.
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What is the best thing you did to recover after leaving the JWs?
by Lady Lee ini often get inspiration for threads from pms from other posters.
here is one that i thought i would put out there to get your recommendations?.
what is the best thing you did?.
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I whole heartedly agree with educating yourself. Read, read and read some more. Personally, I needed therapy. Fortunately, my therapist (now a close friend) had prior experience with JWs and knew my problem long, long before I did. He's a brilliant man.
I try to trust myself now and follow my instincts more than anything else. I'm very open to new ideas and information without having to form an opinion on it or accept/reject it as my own belief. I try to avoid indoctrination in all forms.
I have a strong interest and love for humanity. So many different people with different things to offer and experiences to exchange. Seeing the good in people draws good people to you.
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My experience
by spawn inthought i'd better say hi!
to say i was once a "worldly person" would be an understatement.
i consider myself to be a man who has "been there and done that" and enjoyed all the pleasures of the world.
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Hi and welcome. It's great your kids will have a chance to be just that... kids. I was raised in at 5 and get to live the childhood I never had through my own. You have some exciting times ahead.
Glad you two are out.
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NEW GENERATION DEFINED -- April 15, 2010 Watchtower
by Ultimate Reality infrom jw.org, here is the new definition of the generation from the april 15, 2010 watchtower.. .
article: holy spirits role in the outworking of jehovahs purpose.
13 third, holy spirit is at work in bringing bible.
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Changing the definition of generation to suit their needs!!???? oh why, oh why am I still surprised by this BS?
My mom has been attending Pioneer School for the last 2 weeks. She's going to lap up this swill and be so excited to incorporate it with her new found emotional, target marketing preaching skills.
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If You're Married Or Have A GF, BF,Do You Still Have Friends Of The Opposite Sex?
by minimus ini'm curious if you are "allowed'' to have "friends" of the opposite sex?
or is that a no-no?.
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My partner and I are free to be friends with anyone we have a connection with. There are no secrets because freedom and trust are important in our relationship. Most of my friends are male, and it's always been that way for me. Actually, most of my guy friends are now my partner's friends. Some of my buddies are married now, and their wives limit the contact they have with me. I can respect that, for every relationship is different. Whatever works for you.
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To Ex-JWs: Do You Regret Learning it Was a Lie?
by leavingwt inthis question was inspired by a question on another thread.
to the ex-jw community here,.
do any of you regret learning that wt is not god's organization?
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I still can't believe I was out for 12 years but was still held captive by the mind control. I've no regrets I found out it was all a lie. I was loosing my sanity trying to live with one foot in and one foot out. Freeing my mind has opened countless doors for me, and I can see through the BS template thats used so often by religion, media, corporations and government.
Free at last, free at last...
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What Are You Reading?
by zoiks inok, here's my current list:.
i just finished the greatest show on earth by richard dawkins, and am almost finished crisis of conscience by...some guy.. currently in hand, i have:.
the power of myth, joseph campbell and bill moyers.
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The Book of Negroes - by Lawrence Hill
Das Sterntaler - Experiment - Mein Leben Ohne Geld (My Life Without Money) by Heidemarie Schwermer, translated from German to English. The direct translation into English is "The Golden Shower Experiment - My Life Without Money" too funny. The author gave away all her belongings, and primarily uses the bartering system to live a life of freedom.
The Power of Myth series - by Joseph Campbell.
Lots of great 'next book' ideas here!