Posted by:
SusieQ#1
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Date: September 21, 2010 02:00PM
Nothing is an absolute. I think we all know that.
I'm doing what everyone else does: sharing my opinion and what I have learned and know works for me. The idea is to learn from others if it is something that will work for us. If not, that's fine.
Clearly, you have no idea who I am, because what you claim to know about me is not me. Not even close. You have someone else in mind. I don't know who you are talking about, but it's not me.
Anyone who knows me personally, and you do not, knows that what you have said about me couldn't possibly be me. You have make comments that have nothing to do with me, and are not about me. I have no idea why.
It's a mystery who you have in your mind. It's not me.
What I propose and post doesn't work for everyone, just as what everyone else posts doesn't work for me, some yes, but not all.
Leaving the LDS Church is clearly a Do It Yourself Project with no manual. We can gather ideas from others, but ultimately, we must chart our own course and do it our way. This board is a life saver for many. It's not just intellectual information, but it's emotional support and an insiders understanding of what it means to be LDS and what it means to leave it.
There are no right and wrong, only truth paths in that process. Much of it is hit and miss, try this, or try that.
Only we know how the dynamics of our family works and how to manage our own place in it while we make changes.
I don't think any two members leave the LDS Church the same way. It's very personal, and individual. There are similarities, of course.
Only we know what works best for us. And sometimes, it's difficult to find what works best.
My goal for the rest of my life is to find and practice as best I can, the positive attitudes and fame of mind that brings me the most freedom, happiness, laughter, and joy and share it with my family and friends, living in the present moments.
I have long ago left Mormonism and all it requires to live it.
All of my life, before I converted, my life as a Mormon have contributed to who I am today. None of it is a waste, in my view. I did what I thought was best at the time with the information I had at the time, just like we all do. When I found/received new information, I could make a different choice and decision. And I did.
I don't believe in: regrets, wouldas, shouldas, couldas, what ifs, fantasy parents, siblings, etc. in my life.
I will continue to look for the best in people and enjoy that, regardless of their religious beliefs.
I'm happy to still be alive (I turned 69 yesterday) and enjoying my life, ever minute of it, with my family and friends.