out of the blue, an elder from a distant congregation called wondering if i could make it to a kingdom all build/remodel!
i was on the drywall team and not been to a build for about 2-3 years.i was at the time on my way out "da troof".
i was taken back by his request!
LOLOL.....
Coutry Woman----you should have signed her up...then we would have an inside source. Think of all the havoc she coulda raised.
qwerty---- I wonder if he actually did know but just really needed the help. Maybe hoping you had "repented" and was looking to do good deeds to get back in. Then again maybe they don't communicate very good with other congs. ahh well who knows. I think you did just fine. I like leaving people speechless.
if you could enjoy a jewelry present of any sort, what would you want??
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I've already got it.... the ring from the one that loves me.
Spice of the I don't really wear jewlery unless its really special class
those who believe in god or those who don't?.
do you think its more satisfying to know that you are responsible for your own actions and that its completely up to the choices you make?
or is the hope that "god" gives give a nice goal to reach for even if you have specific things to follow?.
Its very freeing to think about your life in a very simple context instead of weighing everything down to would Jesus do this or that.
I agree. But as it was pointed out to me by someone else...if a person is deluded or brainwashed to think he is Happy...is he really?
does it exist?
altruism is defined as.
1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others.
Does it exist?
Altruism is defined as
1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
2 : behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species
Do we only do good deeds because of belief that it will somehow (even down the line) will benefit us, or is there such a thing as complete unselfishness?
does altruism exist?
those who believe in god or those who don't?.
do you think its more satisfying to know that you are responsible for your own actions and that its completely up to the choices you make?
or is the hope that "god" gives give a nice goal to reach for even if you have specific things to follow?.
Those who believe in god or those who don't?
Do you think its more satisfying to know that you are responsible for your own actions and that its completely up to the choices you make? Or is the hope that "god" gives give a nice goal to reach for even if you have specific things to follow?
On that same subject... Which is easier to follow? Making up your own morals/values but knowing that there is noone to live up to except yourself? Or already having the rules written for you and letting the big guy take care of your salvation?
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in the spirit of minimus i thought i'd put a positive spin on things.
they say when you surrond yourself with the positive its easier to be positive and vice versa for negativity (no offense to min as i also fully believe that you have to deal with negativity too).... that being said....whats the nicest thing, compliment, gift etc that anyone has ever said or done to/for you?.
Hey thanks all for posting such nice stories...it renews my faith in humanity when there is good to tell about.
how fascinating...especially in light of the jw claim that jews considered birthdays "pagan"...an ultra-orthodox (chassidic) website that talks about the importance of jewish birthdays...gee, maybe the wt is wrong.... http://www.chabad.org/calendar/birthday.asp.
what is a jewish birthday?
one's jewish birthday is, of course, the date upon which one was born according to the jewish calendar.
I wonder if I asked myparents if they would like to celebrate with me on "the Anniversary of my Birth" what they would say...
Is it all in the wording??
(the topic won't show up until later when its refreshed...but I always find things under active topics )
what your music taste means about you: .
http://www.outofservice.com/music-personality-test/.
people high on this dimension tend to enjoy alternative, rock, and heavy metal music.
cool quiz ( I highlighted the parts I agree with)
   | 57 % | enjoys reflective and complex music |
  | 24 % | enjoys edgy and aggressive music |
  | 2 % | enjoys fun and simple music |
  | 4 % | enjoys energetic and upbeat music |
People high on this dimension tend to enjoy Classical, Blues, Jazz, and Folk music. On the Reflective & Complex Dimension you fell in the 57 percentile. This score is moderate. 57%
Based on your responses, you scored above average on the reflective and complex music-preference dimension. Research in our laboratory indicates that people high on this dimension, like you, often have the following characteristics:
People with high scores on the reflective and complex music-preference dimension tend to be open to new experiences, creative, intellectual, and enjoy trying new things. When it comes to politics, they tend to lean toward the liberal side. Wisdom, diversity, and fine arts are all important to them. When it comes to lifestyle, high scorers tend to be sophisticated, and relatively well off financially. After a hard day of work, if they're not listening to music or reading a book, they enjoy documentary films, independent, classic, or foreign films.
People high on this dimension tend to enjoy Alternative, Rock, and Heavy Metal music. On the Edgy & Aggressive Dimension you fell in the 24 percentile. This score is quite low. 24%
Based on your responses, you scored below average on the edgy and aggressive music-preference dimension. Research in our laboratory indicates that people low on this dimension, like you, often have the following characteristics:
People with low scores on the energetic and aggressive music-preference dimension don't get their kicks on skydiving or rock climbing. They tend to be friendly, less assertive than the average person, and conventional. They tend to place a lot of importance on family security, salvation, and tranquility. When they're not listening to music, watching television, or reading a book, they probably enjoy watching a dramatic movie, major motion picture, romance movie, or classic film.
People high on this dimension tend to enjoy Pop, Religious, Country, and Soundtrack music. On the Fun & Simple Dimension you fell in the 2 percentile. This score is very low. 2%
Based on your responses, you scored below average on the fun and simple music-preference dimension. Research in our laboratory indicates that people low on this dimension, like you, often have the following characteristics:
People with low scores on the fun and simple music-preference dimension tend to introverted, unconventional, and artistic. When it comes to morals and values, chances are that they lean toward the liberal side, and consider beauty and inner harmony important principles in life. When selecting a movie to watch, they prefer suspense movies, cult movies, or foreign films.
People high on this dimension tend to enjoy Hip-hop, Rap, Funk, Soul, and Electronic music. On the Energetic & Upbeat Dimension you fell in the 4 percentile. This score is very low. 4%
Based on your responses, you scored below average on the energetic and upbeat music-preference dimension. Research in our laboratory indicates that people low on this dimension, like you, often have the following characteristics:
People with low scores on the energetic and upbeat music-preference dimension tend to be introverted, less assertive than the average person, and detail oriented. As for politics and values, they tend to lean to the conservative side, and value intellect, ambition, and high art. When it comes to lifestyle, low scorers on the energetic and upbeat dimension often come from the middle and upper classes. When they're not reading, they're probably watching a romance movie, classic film, or western movie.
Good on some points and not on others but still pretty cool
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in the spirit of minimus i thought i'd put a positive spin on things.
they say when you surrond yourself with the positive its easier to be positive and vice versa for negativity (no offense to min as i also fully believe that you have to deal with negativity too).... that being said....whats the nicest thing, compliment, gift etc that anyone has ever said or done to/for you?.
Thanks for the nice stories....
The total lack of response though does not make me happy...It only amplifies that most people try not to see the good in their life and over-exaggerate the negative so goes human nature I suppose even if it doesnt have to be that way
Well... the nicest thing anyone has ever done to me - that would have to be Matty telling me I'm the most wonderful and beautiful person in the world.
Apart from my deepest loved one there is one thing that stands out in my mind. A few years ago my mother told me "I'd rather you be yourself instead of living a lie to please me". I think I about fell over when she said this in all seriousness and was/is a dub. It made me feel very good that my mother respected my choice to be myself and live for myself.
pizza hut, pizza hut.
kentucky fried chicken.
and a pizza hut..... mcdonalds, mcdonalds.
Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken
and a Pizza Hut....
McDonalds, McDonalds
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut.
Viv was a great sport when I dared her to do the Pizza Hut song outside in a crowded restraunt, in public in Amsterdam. Her ONLY consession was that I start a thread in her honor stating that she is....
the Daringest, the Bravest, the most Wonderful and fun Goddess ever........
(boy what some people will do when enough Margaritas are swallowed )
