it's been ages since i posted on this forum, but i was curious to see what is happening these days.
appears to be much of the same going on in this arena, with those still "in", those "out", and those "in-between".. the one constant is that everyone really does care about the other for the most part.. for those of you who remember me (sentinel) i've truly come such a long way in seven years time since my very first.
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Hi Mouthy! Well of course I remember you! Gosh, 82, that's great. You are an inspiration to me. :)
And Kitten Whiskers thanks for the welcome. This is such a busy place here anymore, that I don't believe
many saw my post.
I'll be checking in from time to time to see what's up. I was curious about any postings about Michael Jackson
and his sudden passing. The poor guy never had a chance...
Take care!
Sentinel
it's been ages since i posted on this forum, but i was curious to see what is happening these days.
appears to be much of the same going on in this arena, with those still "in", those "out", and those "in-between".. the one constant is that everyone really does care about the other for the most part.. for those of you who remember me (sentinel) i've truly come such a long way in seven years time since my very first.
post.
It's been ages since I posted on this forum, but I was curious to see what is happening these days. It
appears to be much of the same going on in this arena, with those still "in", those "out", and those "in-between".
The one constant is that everyone really does care about the other for the most part.
For those of you who remember me (Sentinel) I've truly come such a long way in seven years time since my very first
post. I've learned how to relax and enjoy this life. The long years of life living under the great burden of guilt and low
self esteem have long left me. I'm not searching for answers any longer. I had the answer all along. It was a long
and difficult life until I finally purged myself of anything JW; and the strange thing now is that since I am no longer
haunted by them, my life is so full of appreciation and joy. Since my last post here five years ago, when my JW mother
mother passed away, we have moved farther south in the Old Dominion State, and we appreciate the slower pace of
life here. I'm still working full time, and will be 63 on Monday.
If anyone remembers me, take a minute to post something, as I'd sure like to hear from you. There are so many
names here that are new.
This forum was found by accident when I was researching help for my "peticular JW dilema". It gave me a place to
express myself and to receive input from others experiencing so many of the same things. Simon, I'm so glad to
see you are still the "Boss". :)
Blessings,
Sentinel
Hello Justice-One,
I've really enjoyed reading your posts here. You seem to be a person with a great sense of humor--while existing in a very tense situation.
The thing that warms my heart the most, is knowing you found your way out of bondage, and now you are on your way to real freedom. One day, it will not matter to you "what happens" or "what they do" or "what they say", etc. They will not be able to touch you, or hurt you, or embarrass you, or enrage you. You will know when you've absolutely had enough!! Then you will truly be FREE in every sense.
It can sometimes take a long time to get there, depending upon individual circumstances. To get all the webs and roots out of your entire system. What an awesome event that is!
From time to time, I read posts on here. I seldom answer anymore. I had my time here, and now I leave it to those who remain. It is an awesome place to find a connection with "like minds and hearts",...people who really love and have compassion...those with a listening ear....those with similar situations. Everyone has their own story to tell and their own experiences to share.
I look forward to reading more from you.
Sentinel
...if you are looking for a like-new home in northern virginia, very well situated for travel to all major areas, without all the congestion of newer developments...please consider our home that is for sale.
it went on the market right when things took a turn; the market seems to be flooded and our home isn't selling in the time we had anticipated.
we really need to sell our home in prince william county,and are hoping that someone who has a need will see this posted here and take a look.
Thanks for your response.
Yes, we considered renting; however, after much discussion, we feel it is not an option that would suit our particular situation.
I'm sure things will resolve in one way or another before too long..
...if you are looking for a like-new home in northern virginia, very well situated for travel to all major areas, without all the congestion of newer developments...please consider our home that is for sale.
it went on the market right when things took a turn; the market seems to be flooded and our home isn't selling in the time we had anticipated.
we really need to sell our home in prince william county,and are hoping that someone who has a need will see this posted here and take a look.
...if you are looking for a like-new home in Northern Virginia, very well situated for travel to all major areas, without all the congestion of newer developments...please consider our home that is for sale. It went on the market right when things took a turn; the market seems to be flooded and our home isn't selling in the time we had anticipated.
We really need to sell our home in Prince William County,and are hoping that someone who has a need will see this posted here and take a look. At $459,000.00, It is priced $90,000.00 below other similar models. Briefly, it is a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath colonial, with two car garage. The ceilings are 9ft. Kitchen with upgraded oak cabinets; entry foyer is hardwood floors and oak rails; dining room; front room; living room. Upgraded carpet and padding and all neutral for your creative touch. Basement is ready for third full bath and two to three more rooms--walls and floors are painted and ready. It has a country porch with shady trees in the front, and lots of trees in the back yard, which features a six foot board on board fence with a gate on each side. The garage and 1/2 of the front of home is brick. The porch railings are all new, no care vinyl. Big back yard on .23 acres Lots of upgrades. Home is only seven years young..built in 1999.
We are both retired now, due to bad health of husband, and have moved south. Trying to hold onto this place is putting us in the poor house fast. This is a very good deal as you would have immediate equity upon purchase! Contact Re/Max Olypic for specifics at 703-369-9439.
I truly do hate to get on here and plead our situation, but I am trying all avenues before we have to go to foreclosure over this. It is sad to think we've worked our entire lives only to have this happen..., but cash flow on a limited budget is the real issue.
Sincerely,
Sentinel
sunpar's words - may 21, 2006
the bible is just a book of clues to jog your memory in the age of dna activation (the cellular remembrance of who you are).
clues are just that, clues.
Hello there. Really enjoy your daily "words". I too believe the bible, among many other books and records contains clues about our origin and our future. I am making a point of studying those gospels that were deleted from the King James version.
The more I read about the gospel of Mary Magdalene, the more I understand how she truly understood Jesus—more than any one else. She knew the kingdom was “inside” each of us—and that “god” was in each of us. But those concepts were simply misunderstood or criticized in those days. (She would have been burned at the stake centuries later I’m sure!)
The sin we all carry is the inability to derive understanding and wisdom. We shut out knowledge and let others think for us. We suffer needlessly. We fail ourselves because of our own choices and decisions.
When we finally are able to understand, we are “freed of sin”. This truth sets us free. It changes everything and yet changes nothing at all. A person cannot give this to another. It is an individual path we choose and a path we keep on no matter what we are faced with. We must go through things in order to understand.
Still, millions do not understand and are trapped within themselves. Religious leaders keep them there for a price, and they allow them to do it. I’m so thankful that we were able to open our eyes to understanding. It makes all the difference in living this human life. Our soul knows all, but the soul must be still and quiet. Until such a time as we the human make the divine connection, we are floundering and lost. When we connect with the divine, we are therefore able to “see” our soul and connect with it. How marvelous that is.
Sentinel
according to genesis 11:4, people constructed the tower of babel, it was a ziggurat.
ziggurats, which means to be elevated, were built on top of mountains.
now there was a scripture that tells of a ladder appearing from the sky and an angel of the lord came down this ladder to speak with jacob and then went back up it to the heavens.
I haven't posted here in a long time; but found your writing very interesting. It would seem to be a very possible conclusion to reach.
We are given clues and messages about our life here, past, present and future. These messages come to us from all avenues of life--through every avenue that connects creation.
I am still waiting to find what is truly hidden beneath the Sphinx in Egypt. Notice how their government has restricted the US from exploration--unless it is all done by that big wig guy over there. He tends to still give credit to everything there, the pyramids, etc. to the Egyptians. I believe those things were in fact created a very long time prior, and perhaps were even covered by water. The Egyptians claimed them as their own. They removed the gold covering from them and changed the symbols.
Time will tell.
Sentinel
we often talk about unconditional love on the forum.. how our parents and members of our congregation only love, conditionally,and we condemm them.. but does god love us unconditionally, ive come to the conclusuion he doesnt so why are we surprised when his followers dont either.. so whos to blame, the witness who want to do everything by the "book" and feel there pleasing god regardless of the pain it causes them,or is it god himself who expects more than we can posssible do.
one day i believe and want to believe in him the next minute i dont.. when he looked down on the events of these last few days, did he feel sorrow for all those people who lost there lives.
was he proud of all us humans, flocking to help them, with money, volunteers and more important empathy for our fellow man who are suffering?.
I know how you feel and this is a very good question. If we believe that good is rewarded and evil is punnished, we would come to the conclusion that doing good means good things will happen; and that those who do bad will be punnished. The thing is: This really isn't the truth. In the world we live in, the reality is that if we do good to get a reward here and now, we will be disappointed. Religion has misled us -- through the teachings of the JW's and other organizations.
So naturally, when disaster strikes us or the world on a personal or impersonal level, we say "god is punnishing". We don't have all the facts about our existence here, nor about the universe and this world we live on. The bible gives us bits and pieces, together with what "man determines" to be the word of god. We have been at their mercy for so very long. This is why religion has failed mankind. The earth is a creation in itself. It goes through patterns of movement, etc., which is natural to it's existence as a planet. These include all sorts of weather patterns and evens, both on the earth and in the solar system. People are here and people get in the way, and people get hurt and die. It is sad, but it is nothing new.
Our creators do love us and care for us. Trying to get close to them and connect with them is the best thing to do, and the way to do this is simply to show love and compassion.
Don't give up. Our creators do love us and care for us. If our planet is eventually going to die, we can only hope that we will be taken care of in ways we cannot even fathom.
Karen
buncha damn dirty old men i tell ya!.
that's right.....pharaoh liked 70 year old women and so did his buddies ( princes).
gen. chap.12 tells us when abraham entered egypt, the egyptians beheld the woman( sarah ), was "very fair".
My thought is that it had little to do with age, as much as it had to do with control and power--especially over the women belonging to other men of position.
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in keeping with our family practice of celebrating on sunday and using the holiday monday to allow for a psyllium fiber treatment, we had a wonderful dinner this evening.
we'll be eating left overs for a many days.
to my fellow canadians who celebrated this wonderful seasonal weekend, once again: happy thanksgiving!
Last year in October, we ended up having Thanksgiving with relatives in Nova Scotia. We didn't actually realize it was "their" time to celebrate when we made out plans for the trip. When we arrived, we were invited to join everyone for a lovely meal at one of the local Inns there. I will always remember how beautiful the area was and how perfect the fall colors were as well.
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