i was reading a book on celtic beliefs.
and as the western beliefs have the zodiac; and the asians have the 12 animals who came to buddha, so the celts believe different trees represent basic characteristics in humans.. so ok which kind of tree would you be ?
i would be an oak.
willow
Although it looks fragile, it is amazingly strong and can bend with the stormy winds instead of breaking. Its roots reach deeply into the earth on its quest for water and nutrients, so it is solidly grounded.
(though I wouldn't mind bein' a magnolia for a while - they're so pretty!)
tal
The control it has over people, who are otherwise very logical and seemingly intelligent.
t
i have been searching the net for some excellent sites on the masons.
this past weekend we went down to nc for a wedding and my wife and i broke the news to our nonjw family that we were no longer involved with jw.
i could not believe the open arm welcome my uncle and aunt were almost in tears- they told us we have seen you come home each yr from the main office in ny and then you got married and you would come home and we wanted to say something about the jw but you seemed to be so well respected by the local jw - whenever we would tell folks that our newphew was up in ny- the jw would get all excited- they told us they thought it was so sad for i only made $90 a month.
My MS father is a Mason, Master Mason (3rd degree) I believe although honestly I'm not sure about their little levels and all. Doesn't seem to bother the elders, so what do I care. When I was little (under 5) I witnessed quite a lot of their rituals. Some were so bizarre that I am hesitant to talk about, as it would sound like I've gone off the deep end. But I will tell you about one. I remember a man dressed all in black with white gloves and a big, black hat. I think he was also wearing a whit apron, although I'm not certain about that detail. He was talking to another man who was dressed in regular clothes. Around them were several other men, who were also dressed in black. After he finished talking, the man in regular clothes got on his knees and looked up at the man in black who took a knife and cut his throat. I saw the blood and screamed. The man in black saw me, pointed at me and screamed, "YOU!" I ran away to hide. I remember my father came and found me. He had a strange and creepy smile as he picked me up and carried me back to the room where everyone else was. The man in regular clothes was laid out on a low table so that his head was about my height. My father pushed me close and I noticed the blood from a tiny cut on his neck. I was staring at his face when suddenly he turned his head, opened his eyes and yelled at me. I don't remember what happened after that. It was only many years later that I was doing research into my memories, that I interviewed a former Mason who told me what I saw was an initiation ritual. Evidently one must swear allegiance to Masonry on pain of having your throat slit and your intestines cut out and slung over your left shoulder. This is re-enacted to enforce silence, and that is what I saw. He told me that when they "cut" the throat, it is a very slight cut, much like one get whilst shaving. He also told me that in his area they would dressed up children in sheep's wool as part of the initiation. He was it was not uncommon to have children involved, or used, or frightened during various rituals. I don't know if they are satanic, out to throw over the government or controlled by UFOs. I only know what I saw and experienced.
Panda, since you obviously couldn't find it, I have copied Big Tex's post for you. (highlights are mine) and BTW, I'm not paranoid about Masons, I just don't like secret organizations that do stuff like what was described in this post to little kids. You are right. Here's what I know. The Masons are a club. A secretive club. Who help out each other. Who participate in bizarre rituals that traumatize children. I don't need to know anymore. They are not the Girl Scouts, but if you think it's the same thing, that's ok by me. We can agree to disagree, since we are obviously on different pages with this one! take care, t
i cannot stop thinking bad thoughts about my soon to be ex.
i know that these thoughts are not christ like or the way that other prophets have told us to be.
this seperation and divorce is the first time in my life that i have given in to dark, malevolent thoughts and intent towards another human.
{{{{robyn}}}}
so sad that your four-legged companion has been ripped from you. You should be angry! And now he wants to blackmail your kitty away!! I'm angry for you.
Stand firmly on the ground, feet apart, and take a deep breath. When you release the breath, focus all that rage and send it down into the earth. Then, take another deep breath and as you let it out stretch your arms towards the sky and pray for healing - allow this healing energy to flow through you. Maybe the anger will turn to sadness, and you will be able to begin to grieve this loss. Share some time with your kitty, and tell her all your sad thoughts.
Then sit down and write a letter. Good suggestion, ll. Don't censor yourself. Get as down and dirty as you want. Writing those thoughts down on paper is super-empowering.
Christ's teachings are the best when it comes to understanding love and its consequences.
Like someone already said, Christ had no problem with being angry. Although I'm not a Christian myself, I enjoy his teachings. So give yourself a break, you will find the resolution to these feelings in your own way and time.
take care,
tal
i have been searching the net for some excellent sites on the masons.
this past weekend we went down to nc for a wedding and my wife and i broke the news to our nonjw family that we were no longer involved with jw.
i could not believe the open arm welcome my uncle and aunt were almost in tears- they told us we have seen you come home each yr from the main office in ny and then you got married and you would come home and we wanted to say something about the jw but you seemed to be so well respected by the local jw - whenever we would tell folks that our newphew was up in ny- the jw would get all excited- they told us they thought it was so sad for i only made $90 a month.
I'm a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of America. My troop says the girl scout pledge and the pledge of allegiance. There are special hand signals and even special friendship circles and stuff like that. Are girl scouts a cult? No.
Is this a realistic comparison? IMO, no.
Do the Girl Scouts swear you to secrecy on pain of death?
Do they have children participate in bizarre, traumatical blood rituals? (scroll up to Big Tex's post for an eyewitness account)
I think it's a leetle beet different, Panda.
the black person who has a serious difference of opinion with the naacp;
the life-long democrat / republican who, in good conscience, cannot support their party's candidate;
the kkk member who was raised by racist family members and friends to hate when they find conclusive evidence that they had been told untruths by people who love them;
teejay
Admitting the truth to yourself is one thing - I would say a resounding 'YES'! Then make the changes I need to make.
Speaking up is another. Here's a few questions I ask myself beforehand:
- Will they hear me?
- Am I wasting my energy?
- Will speaking my mind be constructive?
- Is this a 'black-and-white' issue for me - does it mean I no longer can be a part of this group?
Sometimes I will just 'look to the left, look to the right, and quietly back away'.
(j/k)
t
rx depot, which i understand has several offices throughout the u.s. was ordered by the fda through court orders to shut down its office in tulsa, ok. .
it is a business which takes prescriptions from local doctors and obtains them from canadian sources.
customers were saving tons of money.
closer
Pharmacies have what they call a 'dispensing' fee. It varies from store to store, and is added on top of the price of your drugs. This can cause a surprising spread in the prices of medications.
As for those who are worried about whether our medications are 'as good as the American ones', we have very strict regulations here in Canada. In fact, at times, we have waited several years after the FDA has given approval to obtain meds in Canada because of our regulatory process. A friend of mine takes a medication that is not even available in Canada - he has to go to the US to buy it cause it's not approved here.
Not to worry!
t
hey all,.
ok lovely, my very first post and i post a empty post.
got carried away with the tab key!
Hey Abbie,
WELCOME!
talesin
ive always considered myself a christian.
even before i was roped into the world of dubs at the age of 7, i attended a baptist church.
it never entered my mind that the bible wasnt gods word and that jesus was or wasnt the son of god.
The pendulum has swung from the left to the right...............where will it stop?
xjw-b12
yr comment, above, is so true. Such a good analogy (one of my favorites) of how we achieve balance in our thinking.
yx|1
I felt the same way at one point in time. I just sat up and was astonished at the absolute fairytale quality of this book and knew I no longer 'believed' in the g*d of the Bible. Growth, change in one's thinking - it's all good.
Where will you go from here? It's an exciting future you have ahead, and you are now determining your own way of seeing things. Isn't it great?!!
t
hey one and all!!
i am new to this and just wanted to say hi!
i live in s. california and am looking for some good advice and/or friends in this area.
Welcome, casurfguy!!!
Not from SoCal. Been there for vaca, met a surfer boy ... margaritas ... but that story is for another time.
talesin
