i'm curious how many people on the board have looked into other religions or spirituality groups since they've left the jw.. what have you looked into?
did you join anything else?
read up on any others?
I did not look at ANY religons for probably 12 years.Christianity of any kind is out of the question.
If it harm none...do as ye will is part of the wiccan crede. That about sums it up for me...AS far as any groups, covens, etc...I will join none. No one will ever again tell me what to do, how to feel, what to give or not to give, what to believe. etc...you got the point
Glenwoodswoman
some left because they couldn't follow the pace.
some left because they knew they were living a double life.. some left because they rathered live a life of sin.. and some left because they considered it a cult.. i stopped going because i was unable to keep up with all their demands and expectations, and i found them too controling.
also because they cover their past and give false hope for the near future.. why did you leave?.
Me and the WBTS....we had a disgreement over who should run my life, them or me.
I finally figured out that what I feared more then all the eternal damnation...was that cage they kept me in.
Glenwoodswoman
i own five tarot card decks, and use them often.
not so often that i live my life by them, but enough.
one deck is one i use more then others, as i feel more of a connection with the cards.
well, I guess I can't make the reading..Unless I take a vacation lol .I live in upstate NY. Thanks for the offer, you keep studying those cards..
Glenny
i own five tarot card decks, and use them often.
not so often that i live my life by them, but enough.
one deck is one i use more then others, as i feel more of a connection with the cards.
Yeah, Gretchen is right...where do you live? I would take you up on it, too. I have one deck, the Rider Waite, and have had a few readings done.
Glenwoodswoman
why is it that each time my cat poops in her litter box she runs around the apartment full speed afterwards as if she pulled a trick on me?.
why is it that my cat wants me to put more food in her bowl even though is's half full?
and then once i do, she looks contented that the bowl is full, but doesn't eat any...
Why does my 4 year old neutered dog insist on hitting on my girlfriends (hump hump)in the most indecent manner?
Glenny
i never had the desire to read the book in all the years i have been "liberated".
joining this board got me curious about the book and i am finally reading it....and i am blown away by it!.
i left for reasons of my own- the society and i could not agree on who should run my life- them or me-i always felt that this life style works for some people, but not for me.. now that i am reading coc, i see the whole issue in a much bigger light!
I never had the desire to read the book in all the years I have been "liberated". Joining this board got me curious about the book and i am finally reading it....and I am blown away by it!
I left for reasons of my own- the society and I could not agree on who should run my life- them or me-I always felt that this life style works for some people, but not for me.
Now that I am reading COC, I see the whole issue in a much bigger light! What a hold they have on people..What a racket it is...and a dangerous place to be
Glenny
i've reached critcal mass.
all my clothes are tight.
since the spring i have had a series of injuries that have kept me from exercising.
Weigt watchers is the only thing that works for me....I think its becasue it makes me analyze what I actually eat and makes me aware of good vs bad choices I make. I just went back and have lost 10 pounds in 5 weeks.
The best part however is how amazingly good I feel....I dont eat white anything , I think thats my problem....I am addicted to carbs (bad carbs) and when I eat them they try to kill me.
Good luck
Glenny
boy did this bring back memories
you're an 80's child if....
you had a crush on one of the new kids on the block members.. .
I still have a few banana combs Yikes....
hey, if I looked hard anough, I could probably produce my pink leg warmers....
Glenny
my daughter renee wishes to practice wicca, as she feels it is where she needs to be spiritually.
this is serious business for herit is not a whim, or passing fancy.
she did some internet research and began observing some of the things she found: phases of the moon, burning certain candles for various situations and so forth.
There is also a new book called " A Year and a Day" its a great reference book and starts out with some basic stuff.
all of the books mentioned ver very good.
Glenwoodswoman
my daughter( 28 yrs old now, she disassociated herself when i got df'd---she was 15) received a letter from my ex (her step father).
he writes about missing her and wantiong to know what is going on in her lifeetc.
of courese, the disclaimer reads: " if you ever want to return to gods organization, please call me, becasue thats the only way we can ever have a normal relationship.
I have also since heard that there was some mention at the convention about being"kinder" (gulp) Always manipulating. Dont they ever get tired of that!
Glenwoodswoman
