Did Being One Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kill Your Drive?

by The wanderer 28 Replies latest jw friends

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  The wanderer

  Did Being One Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kill Your Drive?

  It is understandable how someone who has been a Jehovah’s Witness
  for a number of years could become complacent and except their lot in life.
  
  The only drive the Watchtower was interested in was how many magazines
  and hours you did in field service.

  Do You Have Drive Now That You Are Gone?

  Now that the life of being a Jehovah’s Witness is over with in your life, how
  are you driven or motivated to do the things you want to get out of life?

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer
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  Nowman

  Wanderer, you are a thinker, aren't you? I am a very driven person (within reason). I have received my good sales jobs because I had to SELL the watchtower and awake magazines. But, I used to question myself alot because I was afraid of making the wrong decision, or I was afraid of taking a risk, or I was afraid of whatever. These days thru life experience, I get stronger everyday. In fact, there is a huge thing going on in my life right now (you can read the topic I started, "need some advice, crazy situation")...and I am not afraid, I am more driven than I have ever been.

  So, NO my drive is not killed.

  Nikki
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  jambon1

  I was indeed only driven in a WTS way before I left. Now I use my beutiful kids as a motivation to be a great dad, a good provider and a nice person. I am constantly driven to think about them and how I can positively effect their future. My 2 kids are absolutely everything to me. :-)
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  gumby

  Did Being One Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kill Your Drive?

  So far it's done a good job at it.

  Gumby
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  Hobo

  They didn't exactly kill my drive (I was actually more driven to see them proven wrong), but it sure put limits on my self-esteem and self-confidence.

  I still have feelings of inadequacy and intense self-doubt- but not about my choice to leave.
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  The wanderer

  Dear Nikki:
  
  Your husband is very lucky to have
  someone like you.
  
  Thank you for your kind commentaries.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  The Wanderer
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  choosing life

  It caused me to suppress my drive while I was in. Now that I am out, I am eager to catch up on all the experiences I was putting off until after Armegeddon.

  Unfortunately, I was left with a chronic illness to slow me down now.

  How about you, Wanderer, Did it kill your drive?
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  observador

  Did Being One Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kill Your Drive?

  Yes, but I didn't really care; I was to get a new computer anyways...
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  The wanderer

  Hello Choosing Life:
  
  Did it kill my drive?
  
  It certainly slowed me down because if I
  talked about doing something that appealed
  to me like going to school or becoming in-
  volved in a profession I received the old ...
  
  "What! we are nearing the end of this system
  of things and people are going to lose their
  lives and you are interested in going to college
  in this dying system?"
  
  "Brother, I think you need to set your priorites
  straight and think about pioneering."
  
  This type of oppression eventually helped in
  driving me out of the organization instead
  of killing my drive.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  The Wanderer
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  LongHairGal

  Rich:

  To answer your question, I would have to say yes. It cannot be overstated that the passage of time reduces our chances of doing some of the things we want to. Some things you might still be able to do if you are young enough but other things you cannot, whether you are driven or not. You don't have to be bitter but you do have to be realistic about this.

  Unfortunately, we cannot get back the time squandered in a religious delusion.

  LHG