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A warm summer evening. The porch light has just come on. Before long, a familiar visitor appears from the darkness. A moth circles the bulb. Then again. And again. We've all seen it. For generations, people assumed the moth was attracted to the light. Drawn toward it. Fascinated by it. The truth may be far more interesting. In some cases, a moth circling a light may not be attracted to the light at all. Instead, the light may be interfering with the moth's ability to orient itself during flight. Scientists have discovered that many flying insects use light as part of the system that helps them determine which way is up. Under natural conditions, that works beautifully. The sky is overhead. The ground is below. The moth flies through the darkness with little difficulty. A nearby light changes everything. The moth's nervous system begins making automatic corrections. One wing beats a little harder. The moth banks slightly. Another correction follows, and it turns again. Tiny adjustments ripple through its flight. What begins as a gentle curve becomes a circle, then another circle. The moth is not deliberately chasing the light. It is responding to it. Sometimes the moth escapes. Sometimes it does not. It may exhaust itself. It may become easy prey for a waiting predator. In the case of an open flame, it may perish. And all the while, it is nowhere near where it was supposed to be. That may be the saddest part. The moth was never searching for a porch light. It was searching for life. Perhaps it was seeking nectar from night-blooming flowers. Perhaps it was following the faint scent of a potential mate carried on the evening breeze. Perhaps a female was searching for a suitable place to lay her eggs. Many moths spend months as caterpillars only to enjoy a few short weeks as adults. Their time is precious. While most of us sleep, moths are busy. They drift through gardens and meadows. They visit flowers that open or release their fragrance after sunset. The sweet perfume of evening primrose, moonflower, night-blooming jasmine, and honeysuckle can travel through the darkness, guiding nighttime pollinators to their blossoms. Some plants depend heavily on these nighttime visitors. As the moth moves silently from flower to flower, pollen clings to its body and is carried to the next bloom. A tiny creature, unnoticed by most of the world, is helping keep a nighttime garden alive. Over a field, beneath the stars, a moth may travel surprising distances during a single night. It follows scents we cannot detect. It navigates a world we rarely see. Every flutter of its wings serves a purpose. Somewhere in the darkness may be a flower waiting to be pollinated. Somewhere may be a mate waiting to be found. Somewhere may be the next generation. A summer night is not an empty stretch of darkness to a moth. It is a world of opportunity. The night air carries scents, signals, and possibilities. Every hour matters. Every journey matters. Yet all of that can disappear beneath the glow of a single porch light. Instead, the moth circles. Hour after hour. Around something that gives it nothing. The porch light offers no nectar. No mate. No future. No life. Only distraction. The Bible describes another kind of attraction. James wrote: "Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin." — James 1:14, 15. Like the moth, we were created for something better. Yet sin has a way of capturing our attention. At first, it may seem harmless. Interesting. Worth another look. But the more attention we give it, the more influence it gains. Before long, we can find ourselves making the same turns, returning to the same thoughts, revisiting the same temptations. Time, energy, and attention become trapped in an orbit around something that can never truly satisfy. Relationships suffer. Opportunities disappear. Spiritual goals fade. And all the while we drift farther from the things that bring genuine purpose and joy. The tragedy is not merely that sin harms us. The tragedy is that sin distracts us from the life Jehovah intended us to enjoy. Like the moth, we were created for something better. Unlike the moth, however, *we are not trapped*. Jehovah has given us his Word, his spirit, and support, from the Christian congregation. He provides a reliable point of reference that never misleads us. When we allow his guidance to direct our course, we are no longer drawn into endless circles around things that offer us nothing in return. The next time you see a moth circling a porch light, consider what may actually be happening. You may not be watching a creature pursuing something wonderful. You may be watching a creature being diverted from everything it was meant to do.

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Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable.

Consumption refers to the illness tuberculosis.

George Clooney is lead narrator of the PBS documentary re: Thoreau.

Sunday, June 7 Serve Jehovah with rejoicing.—Ps. 100:2. As Jehovah’s people, we preach to others because we love our heavenly Father and we want to help our neighbors come to know him. But others struggle to find pleasure in the preaching work. Why? Some may be very shy and lack confidence. Some feel uncomfortable going to people’s homes uninvited. Some may fear being rejected. Some may have been taught to avoid conflict with others. These brothers and sisters find it hard to approach strangers with the good news. Do you sometimes struggle to find joy in the ministry because of such feelings? If so, do not be discouraged. Your lack of confidence may indicate that you humbly want to avoid drawing attention to yourself and do not want to be in the middle of controversy. And no one wants to be rejected, especially when he is trying to do good for others. Your heavenly Father is well-aware of the challenges you face and wants to give you the help you need.—Isa. 41:13. w24.04 14 ¶1-2

Henry D. Thoreau and his siblings never married and no direct descendants of their family exist.

Don Henley, Eagles founding member and long-time environmentalist, is a fan of Thoreau. In 1990, Henley founded the nonprofit The Walden Woods Project, which has dedicated decades to preserving the historic landscapes around Walden Pond. Henley contributed to the Thoreau documentary on PBS.

Today is the Belmont Stakes, third piece of the triple crown, horse racing.

This almost for sure 👍 Maybe a footage: Four Brothers Released in Russia Maybe more details about Jw.press on instagram 🙏

Walden, or Life in the Woods published in 1854, recounted the two years, two months, and two days that Henry David Thoreau had spent in a cabin at Walden Pond- Concord, Massachusetts. Essayist, Naturalist, and Abolitionist, he and his family were part of the underground railroad. Many of his family members were also stricken with consumption, which took his life.

Here's a suggestion. Watch the videos on jw.org about the Special and International Conventions, look at the buttons the delegates are wearing to get some ideas.

An article in the Daily Mail today is talking about the Manhattan Bridge neighborhood on the Brooklyn side. The neighborhood has been called DUMBO, for Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. The Watchtower owned a 3-acre lot right there, which they sold in 2016 as they were leaving Brooklyn for Warwick. The yellow blob is the approximate location of 85 Jay St. The article says "Furious locals in a New York City neighborhood are sick of tourists desperate for a perfect Instagram snap turning the once tranquil area into a hellscape of wall-to-wall tourists". With the Tax-exempt Watchtower now gone, the area will see a rise in their revenue. But the neighborhood was very peaceful and very clean for the decades that we were there. Anyone who visited Brooklyn Bethel or served there will remember. ❤️

And one day we will all - all across the planet - rely on true government support. That day will be amazing! Until then we are stuck in this crazy world where governments care about control rather than people.

Ah ok, embedding I get. Its like a view on the canonical place. 👍

I’m not uploading it, the content just naturally self-embeds. We had an earlier discussion on the forum about pasting hyperlinks into platforms (including this one) that fetch the full content and embed it right inline. I understand it might seem controversial but it’s just the natural evolution of web standards. All the posts on the telegram channel take you to jw.org (except that recent link they posted to JW Pressroom that takes you to the article about Ukraine on spectator.com)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hegseth-directs-dod-to-drop-hundreds-of-faiths-from-recognized-religion-list/ar-AA24WStM?fbclid=IwdGRjcASRT7ZjbGNrBJFPrWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHneCPfQd7lnMhfsmeGQEBVnzgJ2oGq-joUsZJ92I_Rq8lkiJv3Y_hEa5WeSm_aem_OmPVXOsBtpMOpDmXS1dQjA The Department of Defense moved this week to dramatically reduce the number of recognized religions, faiths and belief systems from more than 200 all the way to 31. This is how the article begins...and I just thought 🤔, Wow! Another sign we're inching closer to the end. I don't normally post things like this...but I thought it interesting enough to share and see what everyone's thoughts were on it, (if any at all, other than to shrug and agree with my initial thought). What kind of ripples could this cause in the United States? I don't know, I just thought it was very curious! (And yes...we are on the list of recognized religions)

Saw a dome above my home It looked brilliantly mild Which gave pleasant vibes. you may ask why Am i talking about it ... Right? Because i saw it not during the night. The dome i saw was the beautiful sky. The inner roof appeared so bright and near I felt i could raise my hands and touch it ..o dear. What else made my heart go wild ? You may wonder ... is this brother taking too much strides...? Then came the beauty ... white white white. They were the beautiful clouds. They were so so bogglingly fat As mountains Flying in the skies. The almighty then asked Was i satisfied. ? I said yes and cannot say no. But the Almighty had more in store. Then arrived the night Lo and behold Along came the charming little stars twinkling all the way Setting a festive tone. And the wind too came to see them dance but They hid under the quilt of snowy feathers. And then everything went Quite Till the next day when i Will hear the chirpers and the twitters . Glory to my God.

Hello, Who could please help me with a design for buttons for the regional convention? I would like to send pictures, I would need it in size 37 mm. Thank you very much.

But isnt that mimicing the pilot on a different platform? If GB chooses 2 or 3 specific platforms over other ones wouldnt it be strange to start another semi pilot, which also doesnt get verified the way IG does? Other pov is the content duplication. The same letter anouncing the SM accounts ask us not to re-publish, re-upload content. Linking sure, thats how the interwebs work, but content duplication decoupled from its source is another matter afaik.

I think most people don't realize where all of this is heading. Governments are getting more control over our lives every year. In the coming years, I wouldn't be surprised if you can't even get into your own car without biometric facial recognition. And if everything is connected to government-controlled systems, what happens if you don't follow their rules? Maybe one day they can simply deny you access. I'm also concerned about what governments are doing with people's money. Germany is talking about spending more on the military while reducing pension benefits. In the U.S., there are discussions about massive investments in AI and data centers, and some people worry that citizens' savings and retirement funds could end up being used to support those priorities. I also think future generations could become increasingly dependent on government programs like Universal Basic Income. Even Elon Musk has said that AI and automation may make some form of UBI necessary. To me, government coupons and government support seem to be the future that many of today's children and grandchildren are being pushed toward. I hope I'm wrong, but that's where I see things going.

Hey sis, Are you trying to Make the Great-Tribulation Great Again (MGGA)😂? That happens when you read people's posts on this discussion board backward in time!

The funniest joke I ever heard was on the back of a package of bacon. It said "Serving size - 2 slices" That's hilarious!! Who are they kidding???

I always found the melody to be the most complicated in the entire songbook: somewhere in between dull and sublime. That's the only song in the entire songbook I could never sing because I never did grasp the melody.