In Reply to: Re: my skeptical opinion posted by susie on August 17, 2004 at 22:38:01:
In the cult we were brought up so high-strung: time is short, redeem the time, we are it, ...
So, coming out of the cult it took me a few years to calm down and not be so intense about everything I do. It took me awhile to realise that life needs to be enjoyed and lived day to day.
I still have a problem with it, but I don't carry that underlying belief that "Jesus is coming back so we gotta do everythign we can NOW!" coloring each of my choices, actions and days. I can spend a whole day doing nothing, reading, watching tv, sewing, whatever I want to do, and not feel guilty about it.
But I admit I still have that feeling that I must do something with myself. Maybe if I was financially set then I wouldn't feel the pressure of accomplishing something.