Nuts.
Lol on the tired congregation.
It's the Head Elder that dictates it.
I was in a cong where the Head Elder and his Head Elder Wife reveled in the thought of "being tired."
He felt you needed to work yourself in the ministry to exhaustion.
Mostly, I always felt that it was a matter of the "disfiguring the face" when you're fasting deal.
But the Head Elder made it fashionalbe to be tired.
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Interesting conversation with a well known Elder in Brooklyn
by pratt1 inon my way home last night from work i ran into a prominent elder from brooklyn.
this guy is always featured at circuit assemblies and his family was presented as the model witiness family in the 80's.
well imagine my shock and surprise when i realized that this dub had just bought a lottery ticket.
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Hahaha. Good one Johnny
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Interesting conversation with a well known Elder in Brooklyn
by pratt1 inon my way home last night from work i ran into a prominent elder from brooklyn.
this guy is always featured at circuit assemblies and his family was presented as the model witiness family in the 80's.
well imagine my shock and surprise when i realized that this dub had just bought a lottery ticket.
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Sorry for that last post here... I meant to start a new thread.
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A rare individual...
by Confucious inhey guys, .
this guy is an amazing individual.
his name is ricardo mayorga, a boxer.
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Confucious
Hey guys,
This guy is an amazing individual.
His name is Ricardo Mayorga, a boxer.
He boxed a legend the other night. A man called Felix Trinidad. Felix (Tito), who is a man that beat Oscar De La Hoya.
Anyway. NOT trying to make everything into some life changing illustration LIKE we used to do in The Truth (tm)/
But this is a man FULL of GUTS.
Anyway, here's the Article...
Mayorga Says He is Hanging Up His Gloves
By Sugar Lee Santiago
(October 5, 2004)
After putting on one of the more gutsy performances in recent memory with his eighth-round stoppage loss to Felix Trinidad Saturday, Ricardo Mayorga told Edgar Tijerino, a reporter from the Nicaraguan daily newspaper, La Prensa, that he will no longer continue fighting.
"I'm not going to continue boxing. I am retiring. I have thought about it and discussed it with my family, so it's serious."
Ricardo 'El Matador' Mayorga made this statement toEdgard Tijerino, reporter for La Prensa, El Diario de los Nicaraguenses, in front of Mario Arce, Luis León, brother Jaime and attorney Tony González. The reported conversation took place in New York City, shortly after Mayorga was released from Bellevue Hospital.
"They all know since early on, but I am just now making it public. I simply don't want to continue, and I don't need to continue. I have enough resources, I'm going to get involved in some businesses, and I left a good impression in my last fight. They are going to remember me as somebody brave, that never asked for a truce and who knew how to fight in every instance."
When reminded that he is too young to make such a drastic decision, Mayorga replied, "This is the time to do it. I feel that God is advising me to do it, and He is my great friend.
"Money is important but not essential. I know this loss doesn't close doors for me, but I don't want to continue. It's too big of a sacrifice, and I have been fighting since I was 11 years old, so at age 31 I am looking for peace."
Mayorga was then asked about his legal problems in Nicaragua... Are you going to travel back to Nicaragua to face the accusation against you?
"Of course. I don't run in the ring, or in life. I am going to face the situation because I know I am not guilty. Enough. No more. No more. I am leaving boxing..." -
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Interesting conversation with a well known Elder in Brooklyn
by pratt1 inon my way home last night from work i ran into a prominent elder from brooklyn.
this guy is always featured at circuit assemblies and his family was presented as the model witiness family in the 80's.
well imagine my shock and surprise when i realized that this dub had just bought a lottery ticket.
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Confucious
Hey guys,
This guy is an amazing individual.
His name is Ricardo Mayorga, a boxer.
He boxed a legend the other night. A man called Felix Trinidad. Felix (Tito), who is a man that beat Oscar De La Hoya.
Anyway. NOT trying to make everything into some life changing illustration LIKE we used to do in The Truth (tm)/
But this is a man FULL of GUTS.
Anyway, here's the Article...
Mayorga Says He is Hanging Up His Gloves
By Sugar Lee Santiago
(October 5, 2004)
After putting on one of the more gutsy performances in recent memory with his eighth-round stoppage loss to Felix Trinidad Saturday, Ricardo Mayorga told Edgar Tijerino, a reporter from the Nicaraguan daily newspaper, La Prensa, that he will no longer continue fighting.
"I'm not going to continue boxing. I am retiring. I have thought about it and discussed it with my family, so it's serious."
Ricardo 'El Matador' Mayorga made this statement toEdgard Tijerino, reporter for La Prensa, El Diario de los Nicaraguenses, in front of Mario Arce, Luis León, brother Jaime and attorney Tony González. The reported conversation took place in New York City, shortly after Mayorga was released from Bellevue Hospital.
"They all know since early on, but I am just now making it public. I simply don't want to continue, and I don't need to continue. I have enough resources, I'm going to get involved in some businesses, and I left a good impression in my last fight. They are going to remember me as somebody brave, that never asked for a truce and who knew how to fight in every instance."
When reminded that he is too young to make such a drastic decision, Mayorga replied, "This is the time to do it. I feel that God is advising me to do it, and He is my great friend.
"Money is important but not essential. I know this loss doesn't close doors for me, but I don't want to continue. It's too big of a sacrifice, and I have been fighting since I was 11 years old, so at age 31 I am looking for peace."
Mayorga was then asked about his legal problems in Nicaragua... Are you going to travel back to Nicaragua to face the accusation against you?
"Of course. I don't run in the ring, or in life. I am going to face the situation because I know I am not guilty. Enough. No more. No more. I am leaving boxing..." -
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Interesting conversation with a well known Elder in Brooklyn
by pratt1 inon my way home last night from work i ran into a prominent elder from brooklyn.
this guy is always featured at circuit assemblies and his family was presented as the model witiness family in the 80's.
well imagine my shock and surprise when i realized that this dub had just bought a lottery ticket.
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Confucious
I'm trying to control myself here. But I tell you, my blood boils at times. NUF SAID.
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How Many People Are Less Stressed Since Leaving The Witnesses?
by minimus indo you feel better----emotionally and mentally since stopping meetings and living under the rules of the witnesses?
i've heard reports of better physical and mental health since persons have left the organization.
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Min,
WAY less stressed.
Look WAY better physically.
People used to comment how tired I looked before.
Scully,
I'm still on anti-depressants - Paxil.
I'm not depressed anymore, but I'm afraid to get off.
What was it like for you when you got off...
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What Is The Kindest Thing That Someone Has Ever Done For You?
by codeblue in.
i have been thinking about this a lot lately.........kindness shouldn't go unnoticed or not appreciated.
codeblue
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This is a pretty good thing...
My Dad is real understanding knowing that it's hard to remember Birthdays and all.
So...
The other day, my dad calls me up on his Cell Phone.
"Did your remember your mom's birthday???"
I didn't.
"Call her."
And then he hangs up.
So I call my mom on their land line.
My dad answers like he's TOTALLY SURPRISED THAT I CALLED.
Then he hands the phone to my mom. -
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Ahhhh!!! Sunday Mornings....
by Confucious inhey guys, .
nothing in particular to rant about this morning.
just wanted to shout out to you guys this... .
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See it.
I'm fully convinced, that if the "do-more syndrome" was more relaxed, I would still be in "The Truth." tm
Part of the reason, is that I got so exhausted and frustrated that I started going on the Internet.
Anyway, See it...
I think it would be so much more reasonable if they even ENCOURAGED one day of rest.
Maybe get rid of the the Service Meeting (which is a total Amway Sales Metting).
Then have an encouraging bookstudy on like Wed.
On Saturday, have an early morning meeting and then encourage field service on Saturday Afternoon.
I mean, we're not debating their theocracy here...
But wouldn't people be so more willing to WANT to do more, if they could reason... "Hey, Saturday Afternoon talk and then sharing what we learned right after. But then you were actually encouraged to rest on Sunday."
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Ahhhh!!! Sunday Mornings....
by Confucious inhey guys, .
nothing in particular to rant about this morning.
just wanted to shout out to you guys this... .
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Special.
That's what I mean. Isn't it nice??
You need one day a week to recharge.
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