I've always enjoyed the subtle, soothing sound of the wind chime, being in the organization however requires one to forsake such items because of their origin. It has been linked to the ancients as a means of keeping away evil spirits.
Upon leaving the Organization, one of the first things I picked up upon was a wind chime. I enjoy listening to its melodious tune when the wind blows in our back yard. So much is required to toe the line in the WTS, all the do's, todo's and don't do's, it can be overwhelming doing the "Safety Dance" and still feel you have some kinda' life.
Does not the wearing of a wedding ring also have its roots in Paganism and idolatry as well?
I decided to not attatch any overdue importance to many things we'd been taught, as well as to acquire a "fair and balanced view" of things we so often take for granted.
What forbidden fruits do you partake of since becoming more enlightened?