Posts by Pathofthorns

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Gifts- bribery or an act of love

by Kismet in

often i hear about guys who are in the proverbial doghouse with their girlfriend and/or spouse (though both at the same time is very messy and not recommended- lol).

9 of 10 times the discussion then revolves around how to get out of the doghouse.

flowers, candies, sparkling trinkets, trips etc are thrown out as the "accepted" way to gain forgiveness.

Pathofthorns

I live by the rule that flowers and gifts are not symbols of regret but should be symbols of affection and love. I will never use flowers as a way to say sorry. My words and subsequent actions should be enough without resorting to infantile bribery.

I don't see it as bribery personally. I see it more as a peace offering, and it works. The goal is to get out of the doghouse as quickly and efficiently as possible, so if you have to kiss some ass, say you're sorry, and spend a few bucks on her then DO IT. (lol)

Of course if you keep "slipping up" doing whatever bone headed thing that got you in the doghouse in the first place, i'm sure the flowers will wear thin.

The same sort of peace offering works with guys too. When a bud pisses you off, then shows up with a case of beer and says he's sorry, its hard not to forgive. Even if he doesn't say he's sorry, its hard not to drink his beer :)

Path (it always comes back to the beer)

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My Meeting With The Elders

by Seven in

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edited by - simon on 12 august 2000 3:21:28

Pathofthorns

LOL It looks more like your meeting with the first 3 presidents of the WTBS.

Did u really meet with them? I'm really sick of discussing old WT light and doctrine, but these stories are always interesting.

Path

12

To Seven

by Frenchy in

dear seven,.

i sympathize with your dilemma.

im in the same boat myself.

Pathofthorns

I think Frenchy you summed up the wishes and hope and dreams of most people, and certainly most who became Witnesses.

The reality is that in order for such hopes to be realized, the whole of humanity would somehow have to be brought together in love and tollerance and respect. I don't think setting up any kind of "group" will work, because so many have founded themselves on the noble ideals you describe, yet all have failed. We need to stop thinking in terms of "a group", but that the "group" is all of humanity.

The beauty of Christianity and other religions is in the concept. It keeps us striving for an elusive reality, but makes us better for having worked towards it.

Humanity essentially desires the same things, yet what makes us human prevents us from attaining it. And if we did attain it, what purpose in life would remain?

As far as any comments you make on the WTS, you seem to exercise great restraint and balance and reason, as does everyone participating here.

This is what makes this place so special in that hate and destruction are not what attract people here, but the dream that remains inside all of us, and the realization that if we cannot have that, could we not at least have something?

Path

12

To Seven

by Frenchy in

dear seven,.

i sympathize with your dilemma.

im in the same boat myself.

Pathofthorns

An outstanding post Frenchy, one of the best in a long time, and reflecting the conclusions that I too am coming too.

I think there is something deeply profound to Pilot's question to Jesus "What is truth?"

I don't think there are any certain answers to that question, but the answer lies in the search for truth, and the satisfaction is not in having found the answers, but in having asked the questions.

Path

40

Hello

by Angharad in

jw
friends

hi all, thought it was about time i started posting as i have been lurking for so long.

Pathofthorns

The more the merrier (such a lame cliche) but welcome.

Path

11

I Will

by Seven in

remember you,.

will you remember me?.

don't let your life pass you by,.

Pathofthorns

...

At the same time Sarah McLaughlin is one of the coolest femmes around, and I kick myself for not going to Lilith Fair. Sinead, Tori Amos, Delores from the Cranberries, Holly McNarland, Kate Bush- all cool too :)

Path

Edited by - Pathofthorns on 12 August 2000 7:58:13

Edited by - Pathofthorns on 14 August 2000 19:35:40

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Question for Women.

by spectromize in

why is it so hard to read what a woman is really thinking?

and what are the no no's when trying to ask a woman for a date and how do you know a woman is interested in you?.

i would really appreciate help, seems i lack in the right touch, tonight i was just told off by a cute lady, i honestly didn't recognized her and made the mistake of telling her so.

Pathofthorns

ROFLOL

Do your time, and then come home for good

by Pathofthorns in

and then come home for good.

let it shine, let it shine.

let it shine.

Pathofthorns

Do your time, to pay the price
For every thing you've done wrong, baby
In your life, you get so high
There's nowhere left to go but down
Don't believe that no one cares
'Cause we're here waiting for you, baby
Do your time
and then come home for good

So don't hide yourself away
Let it shine, let it shine
Don't hide yourself away
Let it shine

If you ever feel in doubt
You have a place in my heart, baby
If I ever feel left out
I know I've got a place in yours
Don't believe that I wouldn't dare
To go and take you right back, baby
Do your time
And then come home for good

So don't hide yourself away
Let it shine, let it shine
Don't hide yourself away
Let it shine, let it shine
Don't hide yourself away
Let it shine, let it shine
Don't hide yourself away

Do your time, to pay the price
For every thing you've done wrong, baby
In your life, you get so high
There's nowhere left to go but down
Don't believe that no one cares
'Cause we're here waiting for you, baby
Do your time, and then come home for good
Do your time, and then come home for good
Do your time, and then come home for good

Everything you've Done Wrong - SLOAN

4

"Witness" health disorders

by Pathofthorns in

jw
friends

not to demean any who may genuinely suffer from the following conditions, but it seems that every time the society puts out an article on certain "illnesses", coincidentally there is an increase in the latest fad medical condition among witnesses.. the illnesses i'm referring to are chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs), fibromialgia, burnout, depression, and the latest from awake, multiple chemical sensitivity (mcs).. while there are many who genuinely suffer from these illnesses, it almost seems that people (usually sisters late 30's and 40's) delight in discussing which of these sickness they have.

i figure, either a) if they genuinely have these conditions, a large contributing factor is the "truth" and all of the politics that go along with it as well as the routine.

also stress from things like poor financial planning, also due to past policies of the society.. or b) these illnesses are often conveniently self-diagnosed or difficult to prove and provide nice excuses for staying away from meetings/service, and to take frequent vacations.

Pathofthorns

ok. LOL. I was expecting that (from you )

Maybe it could be due to some feminine issues as well. What I'm saying is women particularly going beyond "nature's inconveniences".

Path

4

"Witness" health disorders

by Pathofthorns in

jw
friends

not to demean any who may genuinely suffer from the following conditions, but it seems that every time the society puts out an article on certain "illnesses", coincidentally there is an increase in the latest fad medical condition among witnesses.. the illnesses i'm referring to are chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs), fibromialgia, burnout, depression, and the latest from awake, multiple chemical sensitivity (mcs).. while there are many who genuinely suffer from these illnesses, it almost seems that people (usually sisters late 30's and 40's) delight in discussing which of these sickness they have.

i figure, either a) if they genuinely have these conditions, a large contributing factor is the "truth" and all of the politics that go along with it as well as the routine.

also stress from things like poor financial planning, also due to past policies of the society.. or b) these illnesses are often conveniently self-diagnosed or difficult to prove and provide nice excuses for staying away from meetings/service, and to take frequent vacations.

Pathofthorns

Not to demean any who may genuinely suffer from the following conditions, but it seems that every time the Society puts out an article on certain "illnesses", coincidentally there is an increase in the latest fad medical condition among Witnesses.

The illnesses I'm referring to are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromialgia, Burnout, Depression, and the latest from Awake, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).

While there are many who genuinely suffer from these illnesses, it almost seems that people (usually sisters late 30's and 40's) delight in discussing which of these sickness they have.

I figure, either A) if they genuinely have these conditions, a large contributing factor is the "truth" and all of the politics that go along with it as well as the routine. Also stress from things like poor financial planning, also due to past policies of the Society.

or B) these illnesses are often conveniently self-diagnosed or difficult to prove and provide nice excuses for staying away from meetings/service, and to take frequent vacations. Elders tend to leave you alone if it has to do with health matters.

or C) I have too much time on my hands to wonder about these things.

Path