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Yes, I grew up in Armstrong’s WCG. What a mess. Given the subsequent events, it’s hard for me to take any church too seriously. Fortunately my wife is happy with both me and her church, and I’m learning not to scoff, so we are getting along beautifully. It was our turn last week to clean the church, along with two other couples from the ward. As it turned out, the two other couples were in very similar situations as we are: the wife is a member, the husband is not. It’s nice to know we’re not the only ones.
swimordie wrote:Welcome, LookingIn!!
Great to have you here. I’ll echo what’s already been said. One strategy that I constantly try to employ is the process of staying “present”. I know it sounds like a cop out for not having to think about death but in reality it is an emotionally healthy way of living. Being grateful for the moment, whether good, bad or indifferent. Savoring life for no other reason than the fact that it is beautiful. And we only get it once (that we’ll ever know about)
I can get so caught up in what I need to do next week, what items are on my to do list, etc. that I often forget to savor life. Staying present, not worrying about the past (which we can’t change) and not stressing about the future (which we can’t control). Anyways, not very theological, but, in many ways, is the beauty of the God’s plan (whether there is a God or not).
I really like your point. Staying present is anything but a cop out. It is very difficult. Try, for instance, 20 minutes of seated meditation.
What a warm welcome! Wow, you guys are awesome; there is a lot here to digest. Thanks for your thoughtful replies. This site has already helped me greatly, especially the “How to Stay” essay. It really helped me pull back from some of the negativity I was experiencing shortly after my wife’s endowment. It’s easy to find bitterness on the web; it’s much more difficult to find constructive voices describing ways to move forward. Also, it’s very cool that the eleventh article of faith explicitly requires tolerance. Thanks everyone; it’s great to be here!
