Posts by stephenw20

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CM Message of the Day
by stephenw20 in
1. watchtower
2. medical
'it doesn't matter what you choose, what matters is the energy with which you choose it.'.

4/19/2001
stephenw20

'Master your
responses to external
events--don't attempt
to control them.'
9/2/2001
67
Edgar Cayce
by stephenw20 in
1. watchtower
2. medical
the cayce reading of the day.

quote of the day for thursday , the 2 of august 2001. .

preferring others.
stephenw20

For many an individual entity those things that are of sorrow are the greater helps for unfoldment . . .
Edgar Cayce Reading 3209-2
119
CM Message of the Day
by stephenw20 in
1. watchtower
2. medical
'it doesn't matter what you choose, what matters is the energy with which you choose it.'.

4/19/2001
stephenw20

'Guidance comes easier when viewed as a verb rather than a noun.'
9/1/2001
151
Intro's quote-o-rama
by Introspection in
1. watchtower
2. medical
i guess i've been inspired by stephen's quote threads, so i'm going to start one myself.. not one particular author here, just whatever i can find:.

q: why do you think that people are so protective of their egos?

why is it so hard to let go of one's ego?.
stephenw20

If you can judge a wise man
By the color of his skin
then mister, you're a better man than I
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
151
Intro's quote-o-rama
by Introspection in
1. watchtower
2. medical
i guess i've been inspired by stephen's quote threads, so i'm going to start one myself.. not one particular author here, just whatever i can find:.

q: why do you think that people are so protective of their egos?

why is it so hard to let go of one's ego?.
stephenw20

Oh NO .. I have to ~almost~ disagree with my *sister *and Mark.......
I find the second part PRICELESS....
"One must be willing to stand alone, which is difficult."
yes the first part, especially in our context is so valuable. Think though of this.......we have , the majority of us after handing them our independent thougth at the door and signing up for this salvation... left ourselves in a place that says......there is ~NO~ place else to go , as we have admitted all else is bad, evil and will be done away with.
So then to ~stand alone~, even if we have no new found paradise to point to takes some real (excuse my french) BALLS. To tell the organization , our family ,our Tribe as my favorite lady Caroline puts it , that we think they are incorrect and have to stand alone naked in the cold is very difficult. Many will attempt to take you out at the knees, and at that point your relationship with yourself and this higher power is really questioned and in your face. BUT TO GROW and FIND YOU & PEACE , it must be done
Great point My INTRO!
S
67
Edgar Cayce
by stephenw20 in
1. watchtower
2. medical
the cayce reading of the day.

quote of the day for thursday , the 2 of august 2001. .

preferring others.
stephenw20

. . if thou art centered in Him, then be not afraid! Yea, He has walked the streets with the rabble and has seen the flowing of the blessings that may come through making self humble! Yea, in the face and in the power of those that might save the body, He gave: "There is no power save that Creative Force we call God may give," that the soul may be raised, may be washed, may be white, may be cleansed that it may be in the presence of the Maker Himself! Art thou choosing this way?
Edgar Cayce Reading 707-1
67
Edgar Cayce
by stephenw20 in
1. watchtower
2. medical
the cayce reading of the day.

quote of the day for thursday , the 2 of august 2001. .

preferring others.
stephenw20

Know that only in Him, who may bring peace and harmony by or through the contacts--the thoughts of self as in relationship to the whole, may there be brought about those better relationships.
To continue to condemn only brings condemnation, then, for self. This does not mean that self's activity should be passive, but rather being constant in prayer--knowing and taking, knowing and understanding that he that is faithful is not given a burden beyond that he is able to bear, if he will put the burden upon Him that has given the promise, "I will be with thee; there shall not come that which shall harm thee, if thou will but put thy trust, thy faith in me."
. . . First make an analysis of self, of self's relationships, of the impelling influences that cause others to act in their manners in the present.
Do not condemn self, do not condemn another; but leave the activities that would bring about condemnation rather in His hands, who requireth at the hands of all that there be meted, "As ye would that should be done to thee, do ye even so to thy fellow man!"
Edgar Cayce Reading 290-1
119
CM Message of the Day
by stephenw20 in
1. watchtower
2. medical
'it doesn't matter what you choose, what matters is the energy with which you choose it.'.

4/19/2001
stephenw20

'Consciousness is not a pleasure cruise on this planet.'
8/31/2001
25
relationships and relatives
by butalbee in
1. social
2. relationships
for the last 7 months i have been involved in a "friendship" with a jw.

he really was my best friend, who i felt i could confide in and trust with my life.

i have to admit that i have never felt as close to another person before in my life, it was as though we were on the same level--he would finish my sentences, know what i was thinking, and feeling.
stephenw20

((((((((butalbee)))))
I feel for you .. and I am sure you feel as well. A lot it seems has happened by NOT telling the truth.
your connection if it means the same to thisfella as you ,would be well served in an honest fashion. YOu can feel forhim but consider NOT deciding for him .Explain to him as you have to us all you feel he would react about his brother ..but he has to know. and then its HIS decsion... rigth now he cant see the whole picture because you are not enabling him to do so.
and as far as the brother goes....he should conisder meddling in his own like......... if his brother is 27. Get a life. Its this selfrighteous controling bullshit that makes my skin crawl about the JWS.. Oh they are so different ... ya h ok whatever.......
tell him! let the chips fall....let HIM decide .. you are doing, in a way ~exacty ~what his brother is doing but based on different motivations. dont control his reaction let him decide
my best
S
151
Intro's quote-o-rama
by Introspection in
1. watchtower
2. medical
i guess i've been inspired by stephen's quote threads, so i'm going to start one myself.. not one particular author here, just whatever i can find:.

q: why do you think that people are so protective of their egos?

why is it so hard to let go of one's ego?.
stephenw20

"Every decision you make is a choice between a grievance and a miracle"
Marianne Williamson
from "a course in miracles"