couting time and, how to count time while doing as little service as possible is often a hot topic around witnesses.
i even overheard pioneers discussing about it.
they call it "creative time counting" (i translated that phrase from a different language so bear with me ;-).
Hi Nevaagain, so are you still in and trying to get your 10 every month?
You are right, they are being pressured by having to report. Quantity is more important then quality. Just think what the reports would look like if they only counted the time spent talking to people.
I once counted time spent with a group & CO 's wife, sipping hot chocolate, and writing not at home letters I would never send. It was a pleasant 2 hours.
Miss.Fit
i'm really interested in this question because i've heard for years that if you forgo further education and go pioneering, when you have a family down the track you will get a good job because jehovah will provide for you because you pioneered.
as long as i was a kool-aid drinker, even then, i thought, "how does pioneering pay your bills?
surely education should come first.
Village idiot, I dont think it is ever too late. Why you still have a good 20 or 30 years that you could use to pursue your passion.
Why dont you check about some courses? You might be able to get some grants or scholarships.
Miss.Fit
hi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.
life has been thought.
even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.
I thought I edited my last sentence before I posted.
I meant to say he needed professional help.
hi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.
life has been thought.
even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.
Hey Cofty: great restraint. You made your point. I wonder if you will get a response.
Miss.Fit
hi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.
life has been thought.
even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.
Welcome lonelyone, WOW, only 27. I am sorry your life has been nothing but pain so far. It really is hard watch someone you care about struggle.
I had a hard time understanding your post. I know English must not be your first language.
I can tell you are very concerned about your friend and you have limited options.
I think you need more practicable advice than trusting in God's healing.
Hopfully your friend can get professional help to realize life is worth living. Rebel is right- give your friend a listening ear but go easy on the God stuff.
If he was a JW then, he no doubt feels unworthy of God in this life and may think if he kills himself he will wake up in paradise.
I repeat he needs professional help.
cut the cord.
sever all ties.
start new.. and she's right.
Hi Julia, wow. I checked out some of your paintings. You are very talented.
Maybe the reason you did not do great at your other job is that your heart isn't in it. Your passion is art. My wish for you is that you can some how make a living doing something you love.
Your art is worthwhile, and a noble legitimate pursuit, not just a hobby.
Good for you for actively getting help. The world will be a poorer place without your artistry. Your work deserves a spot light.
Miss.Fit
tell us a little about yourself and your family.
got myself in at age 13. one day i saw a leaflet on my door about babylon the great condemned by god and thats all it took.
i mailed a letter to the congregation listed on the flyer requesting a book study.
Welcome Village I. I look foward to more of your posts. I was baptised in 76 at the ripe old age of 12.
Miss.Fit
hey guys.
my grandpa died recently, for a reason i told my jw friends about it.
and they literally didn't say anything about it at moved on to another subject like nothing happened.
Sir Cid, I am sorry I just saw this thread about your grandpa. You have my deepest sympathies. Were you very close? I never met either of mine. I hope you have some nice memories. Feel free to share them if It isn't too painful.
About your JW friends, I agree with Gone, your friends were being respeaceful by not preaching to you. They are socially awkward.
Feel free to ask us anything that confuses you about them. You will get honest answers here, not the party line.
Miss.Fit
i don't know where to start.
i got married a year and half ago.
some months into the marriage things where discovered.
Playground:
Just checking on you. If you are up to it, can you give an update?
We are here for you. I hope things are working out for you and you have found some help.
PM me if you need someone to talk to.
Miss.Fit
i know there are some here that are going through some tough times.
some of you do not believe in god.
some are not sure.. i was told recently by a friend to pray to god for help and he would comfort me.. my first impulse is to pray.
Welcome Violias, thank you for responding. I am sorry you had unhappy experiences with your mother. My sisters were always bitter about my mom not keeping us. I always felt she let us go out of love.
Unfortunately, the couple she entrusted us with turned out to be abusive. The foster dad sexually abused my sister for years until I found out and helped her come foreward.
I am glad you have found a path that is satisfying to you.
DJS: Thank you for your response.
I updated this thread because I want to keep a record for me as I document my journey. It is interesting to look back and see how my perspectives have changed since I have distanced myself from the ORG.
MissFit
