#:: carrying the legacy. || future verse. ::

[erinwantstowrite]

i rewatched the spider-verse movies so im thinking about miles atm but you have a couple posts about him and LoF so i was just wondering what would the bats opinions be on him ??

oh, they're gonna love him. peter has quite a few pupils in the future, but miles is his legacy. carrying on that spider-man name and making it his own? miles is practically his little brother in the future, his pride and joy. the Bats are older too around this time so they each have different dynamics with miles. bruce is leaning towards fully retired by the time peter is in his mid twenties (i think bruce is like 53 when peter is 25?). by the time miles comes around they're used to having students and a bunch of family so he is welcomed with open arms

[captaincrusher]

A thought on a queer Star Trek timeline

Watching Star Trek from the original series to modern times is to fast forward through the evolution of queer rights through the 20th and early 21st century.

In the original series queerness must be imagined in the close relationship between Kirk and Spock. We can only see ourselves in what we hope and dream about for the future. We get Amok Time.

In the 80's queer people start to materialize in the background. TNG takes tentative steps towards telling our stories, still cloaked in the allegory. We get Outcast.

In the 90's Ds9 gives us Rejoined. Still cloaked in allegory, but the lines get sharper, the mist starts to lift. A character has a monologue about how two people that love each other should be able to be together. Hidden winks has turned into words.

Voyager, while a good show in other respects, does not give us a single crumb of queerness. Aside from the relationships we ourselves imagine.

In the 2000's we are on the cusp of actually having queer people on screen. Enterprise tries to tell stories of gender (Cogenitor) and the AIDS crisis (Stigma), two episodes that are still filtered through a limited understanding of both. When Enterprise ends in 2005 and this Star Trek era ends with it, queer representation in film and tv is still scarce.

The AOS era instead is where queer people, for the first time, stepped out of subtext. Sulu is married to a man - a nod to George Takei, the original series actor. Star Trek Beyond comes out in 2016, the year after same sex marriage is legalized in the US.

It isn't until 2017 that a Star Trek show officially, without subtext or allegory, gets queer characters, when Paul Stamets and Hugh Culber are married on Discovery. Discovery also adds further queer characters down the line, finally saying that yes - queer humans do exist in the future.

I know you all will have opinions on what is queer or not. But when tracking the evolution of queer representation it's important to separate subtext from text and to separate when something is allegoric verses not.

I interpret Jadzia Dax as queer - but she is not human. She is an alien wrapped inside a gender non confirming shroud of gray areas. That is the strength of her character - that it allows the writers to explore themes that otherwise would have been taboo. But the fact that they could only pursue queer storylines with non human characters tells you something about the times.

it really feels like Star Trek was late to the party with queer representation. I think there's multiple reasons for that. One is that when Enterprise was created, it still carried the legacy of shows created in the 80's and 90's. Enterprise itself is also literally a prequel - there seemed to be little desire to be bold and innovative.

Timing is I think the main reason why Star Trek trailed behind. Between Enterprise ending in 2005 and Star Trek Discovery starting in 2017 there's a whole era of representation. If Enterprise had dared make an actual queer character, like Malcolm Reed, it would have been just ahead of the wave of representation that started popping up in the late 00's - but instead it closed on a similar note as DS9 did 10 years earlier.

Feel free to add your favorite queer episodes. There are some "official" queer episodes - but there's a bunch more that meant a lot for us as queer people, for one reason or another.

[sylussys]

TIMELESS.

KAEDEHARA KAZUHA x gn. reader. reincarnation au (sorta). inspired by timeless - taylor swift. wc: 3.1k

SUMMARY. across every lifetime you’ve existed to capture his intrigue, yet you slip between his fingers just as easily—and he prays just once, to share a fleeting moment more before all is lost to time again.

His first memory of you was etched on paper. 

As among those flowing words of poetry and music, did the hands of fate weave such verses, brush meeting paper to bring forth a flurry of colour and imagery, astute eyes narrowing in concentration at the text in front of them, raising their hand to add one, then two more strokes. 

A fine conclusion, they had smiled, to a story of nameless souls whose paths were fated to cross, unfolding across chapters of various lives — borne of tragedy, yet strung along with the faint glimmer of hope leading to the promise of a distant future.  

Of which two sets of paper planes would soar through the sky, fashioned from the pages of old testaments carried through the wind, amidst childish laughter that resonated from below. Discarded books littered the sidewalk beside the two, innocence sparkling between two pairs of eyes, one in bright shades of crimson, and the other glimmering like opalescent jewels. 

Papers rustled among them, flipping from page to page in meticulous folds, of which emerged a heart and star. Each stood on its own, before being carried away by the breeze away from their creators who reached up in an attempt to grab them back, yet restricted in their childish stature, reaching for the impossible. 

They returned to those books eventually, losing themselves in childish dreams and wishful imaginations, unaware of the shadows of their legacy looming inevitably over them. Yet they had noted nothing but the faint chirping of birds overhead and the rustling of leaves in the wind, followed by the turning of a page.

“What’s this?” Artful hands would slip a bookmark from the worn texts moments later, embroidered in threads of silver that hung suspended beneath the light of the afternoon sun. It would be that those threads would reweave fate once more, bringing back what one had thought they had lost once, together again, yet could be easily severed all the same. 

Two pairs of eyes would look upon the carved words, unable to discern such characters yet it was beautiful nonetheless. One could only wonder who had left it in there, watching as you turned it over, inspecting the other side. He only recognised one word, love. 

But such an ironic notion was only debated among those who did not know yet of the truth of this reality. 

That the tranquil atmosphere shrouding the world was but false pleasantry that could be shattered anytime, as said book would be snatched from him in an instant, meeting the eyes of disapproval that would further sink into that of indescribable anger upon noting the attention — and confused gaze of your own figure who had previously clung to his side. 

Both were too young to realise, nor remember what had sparked one’s animosity like so, inevitably dragged away amidst their protests. 

Yet in that moment, he could only look after you and your sad smile, and he had wanted to apologise. But your figure had disappeared from view, the grip upon his own wrist unrelenting, as the crowd swallowed him up once more. 

The only things that remained clutched in his own hands was the silver bookmark, and that of a singular excerpt of text — soon to be lost to a thousand winds. 

---

In his childish resolution, he swore he’d find you again. 

But by then, he had lost you, his last memory ensconced in the crimson shade of your blood that stained his hands forever, at the revelation of such a truth. 

---

Papers that had once wrought words of epic poetry now lay on the ground to be crushed underfoot — fading, as its inked letters had bled into nothingness. The frail peace that had once been etched on similar material had been torn apart, left to burn in the flames of conflict, one house against another in the shadows of a prosperous city. 

The scattered leaves of a fading autumn too were forgotten in the midst of what would be painted as yet another tale of clashing blades, as one cannot stray from such histories rooted deep within them. Swords would always be drawn, as they were now, following the cutting words of those that shared looks of resentment. 

But it was not against one another, as you stood back to back, to face the very markings of your legacy. Perhaps one day they would speak of the two who had wished to challenge their history, their fates, grasping at the bare fragments of peaceful resolution in their final stand, against all deluded belief and ceaseless war that had plagued this world. 

For they had done everything to divert your paths — yet it had done nothing but ignite a spark that had glistened with hope since those bright days of childhood and bygone reminiscence, straining against your confinements to return to those moments, your last memory of freedom among elegies of long-forgotten authors. 

Had you known, he had felt the same, reaching for those wishes hanging from distant stars, with nothing but the soaring swell of tempestuous emotions held within his heart. It’s grown into the raging fire that has run unchecked beneath a placated demeanour forged with weariness over time, waiting to meet together, to consume the thing that feeds their fury. 

You burn so effervescently now — as if that brightness had never left you, reanimated in fiery light, himself but a faintly flickering flame against you. 

“So be it then. Us against the world.” You had proclaimed, eyes now blazing with such determination, as you held your sword in front of you in invitation. For is it not now that you must fight for your freedom from this vicious cycle more than ever before? 

He wonders what the world has done to you in all this time. 

There’s unspoken history behind those same eyes, weighed with a shared heaviness you both bear. Perhaps in another life, you would never have had to pick up a sword, to stray far from those distant dreamlike longings you had once held in your heart. Alas, your hands had bid action, and now you’re left to forge your own path with hardened resolution.

But he’ll follow you until the end, raising his own blade. 

Even when you’ve long fallen, the fires of your determination faded among the crimson red pooling at his feet, your sword remained clenched tightly in your hand, as if raised to make one more blow, one more victory among the mountains of warriors you’ve felled in the name of defying their beliefs. 

There’s none left to bear witness but him, amid all his calamitous love and insurmountable grief, as torrents of rain descended from the skies, as if made to wash away all memory, to drown out the final remnants of your existence that had once burned so brightly. 

---

But you’ve persisted, across every lifetime.

You exist, to turn his head even among crowds, in those brief encounters that he holds as dreams — reaching for you across time itself in his own persistence of memory. 

---

He dreams of these legendary tales of the sword, the stories of mythic heroes illustrated across the story clutched tightly within his hand, as he raises his head to look upon his surroundings. Maple leaves flutter from branch to branch in the trees above, the flamboyant colours of summer fading to that of muted browns and yellow in resplendent hues of warmth. 

There’s a silent blanket of tranquillity that hangs over this world, through the portrait of life that passes by in slow movements, as if waiting for a moment to spur it into action. Because time does not truly stop — it only flies by, easily missed, as people jostle past him, swept up in their own lives. 

And if he blinked, he would’ve missed you completely, having brushed past him without a noise, leaving nothing but the faint scent of cherry blossoms in your wake — the only indicator of your existence, as he had turned to look after your figure. 

You’re chasing something, your steps light and swift, breezing along the cobbled path like a ghostly wraith, a vision of bright purple crackling with such power at your waist. A true blessing from the gods themselves, silver gleaming in the light of such, a blade elegantly carved emerging from beneath resplendent silks, cutting through the air in a silent whisper of wind. 

It’s wielded as a bringer of justice, in honourable integrity, displayed among a blend of precision and fluidity, striking as true as your heart. Each slash is filled with purpose, a trail of sparks and determination in resonance of some greater, kindled resolve that burns behind your gaze. 

There’s something familiar amidst it all — awestruck, he wishes to see it in its entirety, pausing in witness to this dance of lone blades, your opponent falling before such an act. For they’re nothing but a lowly thief in your almost regal presence, coins clinking against the ground as you sweep them from their hands among words uttered in bare whispers. 

And then you stood, the figure of elegance unwavering, the soft glows of the sun playing upon expensive fabric, shimmering with every movement against the canvas of orange and brown that leaves him fully entranced. 

As from this exact moment among the fading lights of summer, when leaves of gold danced in the breeze — did he remember, in its delicate montage before the cold onset of winter. 

The murmurings of the crowd seemed to fade into the background the moment you had turned your head, as if your very presence were a singularity that existed outside it. It’s a moment captured in detachment to the surrounding world, as piercing eyes fixate upon his own, rendering him frozen to the same spot in equal wonder. 

You stand so close, yet so far from one another, never to stride the same path in this life, apart from this momentary collision of chance. He had imagined himself reaching out a hand, he had opened his mouth as if to say something, yet no words had come out, his voice failing him. 

Truly, what could he even say to you, beneath your inscrutable gaze? 

No matter what he is to think, in that you may be the only divine thing he’s believed in, an incarnation of the virtue and blessings of the seven, he pales in comparison nonetheless. To you, he must appear as nothing more than a faceless wanderer, a nameless soul in this crowd. 

You may see thousands of him across your long lived journey, but to him, among the sea of faces he drowns in, he only sees you, in all your brilliance. Even as the surrounding world continues its movement past you, slowly pulling you from his reach, sweeping you up among the pressing crowds — he remains stuck in the moment, watching, committing you to memory. 

As along with the bright colours of the seasons that would fade into a cold winter, as did you into the distance of his ever-reaching dream.

---

He’ll never see you again, not in this life.

But you’ll continue to live on in his memory, spilling forth onto paper, hanging onto every word — every piece of prose that paints this picture of you. 

---

For he whose dreams are wrought in similar fashion to the fantasies in the books he holds dear, in that they’re unattainable to the likes of him, yet held in an unforgettable light — they’re still left to make a mark upon the world in the eyes of the beholder. 

He watches the world go by, flakes of snow giving way to the iridescent blooms of spring and rays of sunlight, resting his head against the trunk of a newly blossoming tree, heaving a soft sigh as he stares down at the papers in his hands. 

The words swim before his vision, forming a story within his mind — one he raises his pen to continue. There’s no words to be spoken in his silent exaltation, nothing but the sound of a cold breeze blowing through the air and the occasional rustle of paper, followed by the scratching of a pen. 

Ink blooms across the canvas of white, curling into elegant letters with the flick of a quill. Each is formed with a meticulous hand, as words fill one page, then the next, and then the next, seemingly with no end, these pages of overt description and exaggerations derived from a mere passing existence, with you having become his muse. 

The pen stops occasionally, to picture your movements, hovering over the paper, a drop of ink falling, frozen in time as its holder is struck with a thought once more, eyebrows scrunched together in concentration. Even now you still dance across his mind, your presence reanimated. 

You remain out of his reach, something he can only dream about in this life, and continues to do so. 

He wonders where you are now, where your journey has led you beyond that brief moment of your crossed paths. Did you leave in pursuit of greater purpose, or even set down the sword, to live a life in peaceful recluse after all these years? 

He’ll never know for sure. 

A stranger’s fate shouldn’t hold such importance to him, but you’ve left him thinking of you, wondering about what could’ve been, wrapped in an enigma that is your being — one he has spent countless years pondering. For what is it that had made you so captivating, drawing him to you as if tied by some invisible string? 

And even now there’s more to add, to every ballad, every poem written from the depths of his heart that is reticent of you and that singular moment touched upon by your presence. He could go on for eternity about the colour of your eyes, to the cadence of your voice, letting it all flow freely onto a page.

For he’ll never see the true ending, but he can dream, writing his own as if you’d find a way back to him. There’s another you — one that exists among these pages, that lives the life he had wished to live in this lifetime. And there is him, a lovesick fool, that pours his heart out among the same pages, to be heard in another life. 

He reflects upon the beautiful vestiges of innocence, two children running through the streets, chasing the paper planes they had released from their hands, soaring toward unreachable heights as peals of laughter had rung through the air in twinkling chimes, the exalted feeling of freedom swelling in their chests. Perhaps it is you by his side. 

They fly and fly, drawing too close to the sun in all their brightness, left only to crash down to earth in the flames of their own making. Because is such a story complete without tragedy? One that arises from such fires, romance torn apart by its destructive vehemence — his own woes respun. 

Still, a flicker of his hope remains, echoed in the weary character of a young samurai sitting by the lake’s edge, watching a lone maple leaf drift across the clear surface of water, the product of his persistence in search of a resolute conclusion. 

The past lingers, of all who had been left and lost, yet he remains waiting, for another to rouse him from this dream. 

---

His story had come to a close there. 

You’ll read the same words meant for you in a different lifetime, and fall in love with them as he had with the image of you, fate bringing your existences together once more. 

---

As in the quiet corners of your mind, tracing the inked words on a page, you wonder, what must it be like to grow up that beautiful? To have every part of you turned into folklore, in an unsung tale of what it would be like to love you — to have one who would brave that storm time and time again, in search of that blessed existence spun from dreams and wishful imaginations. 

And the part of your mind still swept up in your reverie, too began to chase those missing pages blown astray in the wind, soaring through the air, dancing out of your grasp after having clung so tightly to such words inked onto a page. 

For where do they now exist? Is this gentle lively being lost forever? It’s almost inconceivable, to imagine a form so divinely wrought and beaming with beauty, to have decayed. Has this mind so replete with ideas, both fanciful and magnificent, the one that has formed such a story — has this mind perished too? 

But among skies clouded in overcast grey, you run down the cobbled streets of the present day, the wind whipping against your frame, your eyes remaining fixated upon the streak of quicksilver suspended in the air before you — continuing your pursuit for its answer. 

Leaves and pebbles skitter across the pavement, picked up by the gale, and your loose papers which had flown free from their bindings, now lie scattered around, among the muted hues of brown and grey, blown along in the breeze like everything else. 

Another gust, and it would disappear halfway down the street, further and further from your reach. 

Yet he grows closer, crossing your view. 

It sends you down another alley, around several corners, before you find yourself atop the crest of a grassy hill, breathless, as you lean against the trunk of a weathered tree for support. 

Past it, the landscape is quietly serene against the rough winds you had endured in your brief traversal, watching as the singular passage you had been chasing float idly through the air, caught in the hands of a lone figure sitting by the lake's edge, his back turned to you. 

You take a step closer, slowly approaching him — wincing as the crunch of leaves beneath your feet betray your presence. Somehow, he remains oblivious as you draw closer, his own mind seemingly elsewhere, eyes scrunched in focus at the page now held delicately in their hands, absorbed by such a fragment of story almost wholly. 

You wonder what he sees among those words. Does he see the same worlds as you do? The art wrought within such prose? 

His response is slow, almost dazed — as if you had just shaken him awake from a dream, amid your cautiously uttered greeting. 

Yet when he turns his head, his hair like starlight and wintry boughs swirling together in a white-spun sun, blowing gently in the breeze, a pair of crimson eyed hues fixing upon you in equal curiosity — they’re strangely reanimated, as if by your presence alone. 

You think him quite beautiful, as if he himself could’ve been written among these pages. 

[tasmiq]

Jumu'ah Sohbet: 13 September 2024

This Sohbet will take you on a proverbial flying carpet through the past, present, and future. With Allah, we go, Bismillah!

#1. We are living such turbulent times in our modern era!:

However, intellectuals Mehdi Hassan and Rob Delayney advised those of us deflated by man's state of affairs: "Don't be pessimistic about the future because this is your moment to relive history." Implying that at some point in our history, this sense of apocalyptic demise has been experienced before. Look, despite COVID, Climate change and War, they are continuing to make my accident old news 😅

Spiritually, Hazrat Jalaluddeen Rumi (RA) says: "Lovers find secret places inside this violent world where they make transactions with beauty." I couldn't agree more because what keeps us grounded, apart from the maddening crowds, is our spiritual connection through our Tariqa (spiritual school) that keeps us conscious of the truth and reality of La ilaha illalah (There is no god but God / Allah)! We are therefore programmed to see the positivity and beauty of Allah, no matter how much human ugliness is projected around us. Shukran Ya Allah (Divine gratitude)!

#2. We just passed the 6th of Rabi ul-Awwal which marks the Wisaal (Divine meeting) or Urs (Divine wedding) of the spirtual monarch of our country, Hazrat Shaykh Sayed Ahmed Badsha Peer (RA). His resting place was round the corner from where I worked pre-accident, and at a particularly sad time in my life, his spiritual solace carried me through it! In the middle of Durban's humble inner-city within a multiracial cemetry during a racist passage of South African history itself. Subhana'Allah (Divine glory)!:

Hazrat Badsha Peer (RA) arrived in Durban from South India as an indentured labourer in 1860 and was recognised by the British authorities as a spiritual personality and discharged of his duties. I remember telling visitors that his legacy as an indentured labourer was that his plot of sugarcane was always harvested at the end of the work day, without him having to sweat, were some of his mystical abilities. He passed away in 1894 in the precinct of the Grey Street Juma Masjid and buried in the Brook Street Muslim Cemetery. He was from amongst the Majzoob category of Sufis, who are totally drowned in the love of Allah, making them unaware of their own physical conditions. Due to this, people never recognised his spiritual position! It was in 1895 upon the arrival of Hazrat Soofie Saheb (RA) that in pure Sufi ethic, he first went to pay homage to the great Awliya (Friend of Allah) of this country. And, in doing so, located the grave of Hazrat Badsha Peer (RA), making it known for the first time that here lies "BADSHA PEER" (A King amongst Spirtual Guides)! [Chishty Sabiree Jahangiri Khanqa and Research Centre]

This was at a time when I was not even a Sufi murid (follower). As the Sufi adage goes, when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Shukran Ya Allah that he did, in the form of Shaykh Taner Ansari of Allahistan! It is also where your Mimi's Ummi is laid to rest with Allah in this world. Allah blessed your Mama and me with Mimi's blessed presence in our lives where she sought me out at the nearby offices and spiritually enlivened my consciousness of the blessing round my corner. Allah, if Hazrat Badsha Peer (RA) was involved in the spiritual mechanics of keeping me alive after a 2-month coma as it was while I still worked there, please convey Your love and eternal gratitude on my behalf:

Ya Shakur Ya Wadud!

#3. Anne (our spiritual mother) asked us to contemplate on the English translated version of Sura 89 of the Chronological Edition of the Qur'an as renewed by our Tariqa, Al-e Imran (The Family of Imran). I couldn't stop the outpouring of insights and awe within me towards Allah's words in those 200 verses. For example, I will just share 3:

- V4: Allah as the mighty establisher of consequences. (Yes, us human beings with free will must be made to feel the consequences of our choices!)

- V7: Some messages of the Qur'an are clear, but others are allegorical. Allegorical means containing a moral or hidden meaning. (As a past Qur'anic Arabic student herself, I had felt that the Qur'an is either too simplistic or too deep which drove me to keep trying to connect to it or altogether evade it! Until, unexpectedly and gloriously, did our Tariqa delve into it as richly as it did, where at virtually every other verse I am compelled to contemplate!)

- V86: The community of disbelievers who reject truth after it has come to them! (Like extremist Jews and extremist Christians that firmly hold onto their forefathers' practices! But, Islam was the most recent of Abrahamic religions, which affirmed their paths and with reasoned caveats. Another reason the community of the middle path [ummatan wasatan] makes more sense, if you ask me):

In conclusion, we enter Yuwm un-Nabi, which is an annual celebration of the birth of Rahmatul lil 'Alameen (Mercy of the worlds), our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)! Insha'Allah, it is a well-executed success as planned, which unites us deeper:

Ya Ghalib Ya Azim (Yearning Allah's ability to succeed)

Ya Wadud Ya Salaam Ya Jami Ya Nafi (and Allah's love, peace and unity in goodness)

[kwon91]

ANZU, NEVER GIVE UP

[Verse] Anzu the kunoichi flies through the night Uchiha blood keeps her fists tight Battles for honor with every strike Family's pride riding on her fight

[Verse 2] Her eyes blaze like the moon so bright Silent steps in the darkest night Enemies shiver at her might Wolf spirit takes its flight

[Chorus] Anzu never gives up never backs down Fighting for her fam her ultimate crown Honing her skills round after round Winning the battle's the sweetest sound

[Verse 3] In shadows she whispers a fierce vow Heart like fire gotta take 'em down Clan's legacy a sacred noun This fierce warrior they can't disallow

[Bridge] Anzu's moves swift can't be parried Determination like a sword barely carried Past and future on her shoulders buried In her eyes glows a mission unvaried

[Verse 4] Her resolve cuts deeper than a blade In the battle's dance she will never fade Uchiha spirit neither bought nor paid For her family honor dreams are made

[heartswove]

MUSES.

PLEASE NOTE. PRIMARY CHARACTERS ARE OPEN FOR CROSSOVERS AND ALL. SECONDARY CHARACTERS ARE OPEN FOR ALL BUT CROSSOVERS ARE MORE LIMITED. REQUEST ONLY CHARACTERS ARE RESERVED FOR IN-UNIVERSE INTERACTIONS AND CLOSE FRIENDS ONLY.

PRIMARY CHARACTERS.

CLARISSA ACACIUS. ORIGINAL CHARACTER FROM RIDLEY SCOTT'S GLADIATOR II. DAUGHTER OF GENERAL ACACIUS AND LADY LUCILLA. CLARISSA IS THE DAUGHTER OF ROME’S GREATEST GENERAL, BORN INTO A WORLD OF STRATEGY, SILK, AND SCHEMES. FROM A YOUNG AGE, SHE WAS TAUGHT TO SPEAK WITH ELOQUENCE, WALK WITH PURPOSE, AND HIDE HER FEARS BEHIND A SMILE. INSPIRED BY CASSANDRA IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY, SHE'S CAPABLE OF SEEING THE FUTURE LIKE AN ORACLE.

PRINCESS BONNIBEL BUBBLEGUM. ADVENTURE TIME. MODERN VERSE HAS HER AS A BRILLIANT SCIENTIST! TALK TO ME ABOUT MY BABY.

LOIS LANE. DETECTIVE COMICS. PREVIOUSLY LOISJOANNE.

SAKURA HARUNO. NARUTO. PREVIOUSLY AT SHANNOROKA. MEDICAL DOCTOR NINJA SUPERSTAR.

KAGOME HIGURASHI. INUYASHA. PREVIOUSLY KAIGOME. PRIESTESS. NOT CROSSOVER FRIENDLY.

ELIA MARTELL. ASIOAF. DOOMING THE NARRATIVE. PRINCESS.

DR. MAYA STONE. PALEONTOLOGIST/ZOOLOGIST ORIGINAL CHARACTER INSPIRED BY JURASSIC PARK AND GODZILLA. DR. MAYA STONE IS A BRILLIANT PALEONTOLOGIST AND ZOOLOGIST, SPECIALIZING IN THE RESEARCH OF PREHISTORIC CREATURES AND THEIR MODERN-DAY COUNTERPARTS. HER PASSION FOR THE ANCIENT WORLD COMES WITH A DETERMINATION TO UNDERSTAND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT. KNOWN FOR HER FEARLESSNESS IN THE FIELD AND SHARP INTELLECT, SHE’S UNAFRAID TO CHALLENGE SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION. SHE WAS MENTORED BY DR. WU HIMSELF.

SECONDARY CHARACTERS.

MANTIS. MARVEL COMICS. PREVIOUSLY MANTVS.

LEXIE GREY. GREYS' ANATOMY. PREVIOUSLY LEXIPEDIA.

SUSAN STORM. MARVEL COMICS. PREVIOUSLY INVISITORM.

CHAE ROMANO. ORIGINAL CHARACTER INSPIRED BY ORGANIZED CRIME. CHAE ROMANO GREW UP IN THE SHADOWS OF CRIMINAL EMPIRE, FORCED INTO A LIFE OF DECEPTION AND POWER AFTER THE MURDER OF HER FAMILY IN A HORRIFIC FIRE. HER BRILLIANT MIND, ONCE TAKEN AND MANIPULATED, NOW DRIVES HER TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE LIES SHE WAS FED. CLAIMED AS THE SUPPOSED HEIR TO THE FAMILY, SHE NAVIGATES A WORLD OF BLOOD, BETRAYAL, AND AMBITION. WITH A SHARP INTELLIGENCE AND A STEELY DETERMINATION

NUR MIRZA. PRINCESS ORIGINAL CHARACTER FROM THE MUGHAL ERA. IN TANDEM WITH HAMZA'S MIRZA.

NOOR SALEEM. ORIGINAL CHARACTER INSPIRED BY GREYS ANATOMY. NOOR SALEEM IS A TALENTED PEDIATRIC SURGEON UNDER THE FELLOWSHIP AT SEATTLE GRACE MERCY WEST HOSPITAL, CARRYING THE LEGACY OF HER FATHER, DR. ABDUL SALEEM, WHO WAS INFAMOUSLY CONVICTED IN A HIGH-PROFILE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SUIT. HER DRIVE TO PROVE HERSELF IN A WORLD FILLED WITH EXPECTATIONS AND SCRUTINY PUSHES HER TO EXCEL UNDER PRESSURE. DESPITE HER FATHER'S LEGACY, SHE IS DETERMINED TO CREATE HER OWN NAME IN MEDICINE, FIGHTING TO BE MORE THAN JUST THE DAUGHTER OF A SCANDAL. HER STRUGGLE WITH FAMILY, REPUTATION, AND PERSONAL AMBITIONS MAKES HER JOURNEY AS A SURGEON BOTH COMPLICATED AND INSPIRING.

REQUEST ONLY CHARACTERS.

AMORA THE ENCHANTRESS. MARVEL COMICS.

ARIEL. THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE ACTION FILM.

BOBBI MORSE. MARVEL COMICS. EXCLUSIVE TO LIAM'S CLINT BARTON.

CAROL FERRIS. DETECTIVE COMICS. EXCLUSIVE WITH C'S HAL JORDAN.

GALE HAWTHORNE. THE HUNGER GAMES. EXCLUSIVE TO LAYILIL'S KATNISS EVERDEEN.

GALINDA UPLAND. WICKED MEDIA.

GENEVIEVE. BARBIE'S TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES.

JADE LEE. BRATZ. EXCLUSIVE WITH AAIYAH'S CLOE.

MEGARA. DISNEY'S HERCULES.

ODETTE. BARBIE'S SWAN LAKE & THE SWAN PRINCESS ANIMATED FILM.

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Marvel's New 2025 Viral Heroes: Who Will Dominate the MCU?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has consistently introduced groundbreaking characters that captivate audiences worldwide. With the ever-evolving landscape of superhero cinema, 2025 promises to bring forth a new wave of viral heroes who will dominate pop culture discussions. Here, we explore the upcoming Marvel characters that are set to redefine the superhero genre.

Marvel's New 2025 Viral Heroes Who Will Dominate the MCU (3)

1. The Next Generation of Marvel Heroes

As the MCU transitions into its next phase, fans eagerly anticipate fresh faces who will carry the legacy forward. The upcoming slate of films and series introduces new protagonists, powerful antiheroes, and unexpected alliances. a. Nova: The Cosmic Game-Changer For years, Marvel fans have speculated about the arrival of Richard Rider, aka Nova. With the cosmic expansion of the MCU, 2025 is likely to be the year when Nova finally takes center stage. As a member of the Nova Corps, his potential inclusion in upcoming films like Guardians of the Galaxy-related projects could set the stage for an exhilarating intergalactic saga. b. Sentry: The MCU’s Strongest Hero Yet? Whispers around Marvel’s future projects indicate the introduction of Sentry, a character with Superman-level strength and a dark, unstable alter ego known as The Void. With his complex psychological battles and immense power, Sentry could become one of the most compelling and viral heroes of 2025. c. Miles Morales: The Spider-Verse Expands With the massive success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the introduction of a live-action Miles Morales in 2025 seems inevitable. As one of the most beloved modern Spider-Man variants, his transition into the MCU would create an electrifying dynamic alongside Peter Parker.

2. The Rise of Marvel’s Viral Antiheroes

The trend of morally complex heroes continues to dominate the MCU’s storytelling approach. 2025 promises a slate of antiheroes who will capture audiences' fascination. a. Ghost Rider: The Hellfire Awakens One of the most anticipated returns is that of Ghost Rider. Whether it’s Johnny Blaze or Robbie Reyes, the character’s blend of supernatural elements and gritty action makes him a viral contender. Given the increasing focus on mystical and supernatural storylines, Ghost Rider’s inclusion could significantly impact the MCU’s tone. b. The Thunderbolts: Marvel’s Suicide Squad? Set to be one of 2025’s biggest ensemble projects, The Thunderbolts will bring together a team of former villains and antiheroes, including Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, and Red Guardian. With its unpredictable nature and morally grey characters, this team-up could become a social media sensation. c. Wolverine: The X-Men Era Begins With Hugh Jackman reprising Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine, expectations are sky-high for mutants in the MCU. 2025 could see the official introduction of the new Wolverine, sparking debates on who will don the adamantium claws next.

Marvel's New 2025 Viral Heroes Who Will Dominate the MCU (1)

3. Marvel’s Fresh Takes on Legacy Characters

a. Ironheart: The Future of Iron Man’s Legacy With Riri Williams already introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, her solo series Ironheart is set to showcase her technological genius. As the spiritual successor to Tony Stark, her innovative approach to heroism makes her a prime candidate for viral success. b. The Young Avengers: The Next Generation of Heroes The pieces for the Young Avengers are falling into place. With characters like Kate Bishop, America Chavez, Wiccan, and Speed already in the MCU, 2025 could see their official formation. This youth-driven team will cater to the next generation of Marvel fans, making them a social media phenomenon. c. Blade: The Vampire Hunter’s Return With Mahershala Ali taking on the role of Blade, 2025 will mark the return of Marvel’s legendary vampire hunter. His integration into the MCU’s supernatural elements will likely be a game-changer, leading to dark and thrilling storylines.

4. The Streaming Impact: Disney+ Series and Their Role

The influence of Disney+ series on the MCU cannot be ignored. 2025 will see numerous high-profile releases that will shape the future of Marvel’s cinematic and streaming landscape. a. Agatha: Darkhold Diaries – A Villain Turned Hero? Agatha Harkness, who stole the show in WandaVision, is getting her own series. With her sharp wit and mystical prowess, Agatha’s journey could surprise fans and position her as a viral antihero. b. Daredevil: Born Again – A New Era of Street-Level Heroes Charlie Cox’s return as Matt Murdock is one of the most anticipated MCU developments. Daredevil: Born Again will set the stage for street-level superheroes, reinforcing Marvel’s darker, grittier side in 2025. c. Secret Wars: The Ultimate Marvel Crossover Although still in development, Secret Wars has the potential to be the biggest crossover event in MCU history. It could bring together legacy characters, multiversal variants, and surprise cameos, making it an internet-breaking phenomenon.

5. The Role of Social Media and Fandom in Making These Heroes Viral

In the modern digital landscape, fandom engagement and social media discourse play a crucial role in determining a character’s virality. With Marvel's strategic marketing and the passionate fan base, the new heroes of 2025 are set to dominate trending charts across platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.

Conclusion: A New Era of Marvel Begins

The Marvel heroes of 2025 promise to push boundaries, redefine storytelling, and introduce characters that will resonate globally. Whether through cosmic battles, street-level vigilantes, or supernatural threats, the next phase of the MCU is set to be its most ambitious yet. With an influx of new characters, compelling antiheroes, and legacy successors, the future of Marvel is brighter—and more viral—than ever before. Read the full article

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How an Estate Planning Attorney in Oceanside, CA Can Secure Your Future

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Thank you so much for the lovely Voldemort/Thoros answer! (to my q a while ago, totally commiserate w not having much time to engage with fandom, alas!) delighted you're down to talk about the verses, i have many qs as i've read them all multiple times! i'll start w my most recent re-read, one of my favs! In Holiday what do you see in their future? does Tom try to get the locket? does Thor help? does Tom do his decade abroad? guessing he eventually shares about horcruxes but does he keep them?

Aw, thanks for the ask! ❤️ It’s nice to hear from you again.

Thinking back to Holiday, I’d say that falls into my takes on Tom Riddle re-assessing his horcrux plans long before he becomes Voldemort. I have described my AUs as a search for off-ramps, a way to divert him at various points along the path set out for him by canon, and Holiday takes an off-ramp around his late twenties which precedes his third major crisis point: killing Hepzibah and stealing the locket and cup.

So, normally, I think that Tom would have hunted down the diadem during his 10 years outside of Britain. It would have taken him a while to find it, and would be an especially challenging goal to achieve thanks to travel restrictions between Eastern and Western Europe during those decades. Holiday came about because of the thought that, if Tom were acquainted with the wealthy pureblood families of his generation, they would be precisely the types of British men to bribe their way past the usual set of travel restrictions. I wanted to play with the stereotypes of holidayers and convey the personalities, as I see them of that generation of characters based on their behavior abroad. The upshot was that Tom could tag along and get into Albania relatively legally, without what I imagine was the more harrowing and dangerous process of his canon intrusion into the country.

But being there on a holiday and with the company of so many peers really changes the journey and discovery for him. He’s forced to take in the country more broadly, and to focus on things beyond his hunt for the lost artifact, and what he experiences is then the beauty of Albania and through it, the tragedy of and empathy for Helena Ravenclaw’s journey there a millennium earlier. When he finally gets the diadem in Holiday, it has ceased to be a personal symbol of power for him—he has come to care too much for Helena’s story, for the land that she sought refuge in, and for his own experience there as he grew to trust Thoros. His new turn is in recognizing that he no longer wants to put part of his soul in the diadem; it will be more satisfying to get to return it to Helena someday, whole and unburdened, and mend a rift that started when Hogwarts was being founded. That is the style of legacy he wants, now.

I think he would take some years to undo his horcruxes. He’s able to give up the possibility of a future one more easily than he will be able to reckon with the much more personal traumas of his heritage, and he would need to do that in order to heal the diary and the ring. But I see him as making that choice, in the long run, as he creates a different future for himself in England.

One of the things that I enjoy about writing Tom Riddle is that he commits his first murder so early, and therefore nearly every version of him will be a murderer. I don’t think he cares over-much about that—for example, I haven’t ever written him as grieving or regretting Myrtle’s death (the accident and circumstance of it, sometimes, but that is inherently selfish of him). Whenever he takes one of these AU off-ramps to a future without Voldemort, or conquest, or murder, he still carries the past murders with him. And that is often not significant enough to him to make it onto the page of my stories, but it is inherently involved in the construction of his values and mindset, and for me looking back, there is always some friction in seeing him choose a ‘better’ future without materially atoning for the crimes in his past. Holiday is a very happy universe for him, filled with love and hopeful future directions, but it is nonetheless Tom Riddle who gets to have those, and he is a man who will continue to process the events of his life selfishly. It is a personal connection which makes him reconsider his outcomes, and it will be a personal regret which ultimately lets him undo his horcruxes.

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Echoes of Liberation By Noah Blake

A lone note rises—fragile, uncertain—like the first breath after despair. The ground beneath is unsteady, but the heart beats on, driven by a rhythm older than the pain. Harriet’s steps echo in the dark, her lantern a small but defiant glow. “This way,” she whispers, her voice a bridge between fear and hope.

Her steps lead to others—voices rising in a chorus of defiance and faith. Mahalia Jackson’s hymn soars: “Precious Lord, take my hand,” her voice the steadying strength in the midst of chaos. Langston Hughes adds his words, painting freedom with lines of steel: “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”

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The chords swell, deep and mournful, like the cries of mothers torn from their children. Yet resolve rises within them. Aretha Franklin sings of “Respect,” her voice an anthem that marches alongside Dr. King’s dream: “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted.”

Fannie Lou Hamer’s declaration strikes like thunder: “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” The melody trembles with urgency as hands grasp for safety, for light, for a future. Shirley Chisholm steps forward boldly: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

The rhythm tightens, pulsing with the energy of marches and sit-ins. Nina Simone’s “Mississippi Goddam” pierces the silence, her defiance a dagger to oppression. Meanwhile, Duke Ellington’s “Take the A-Train” and Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” weave hope and movement, propelling the fight forward.

Louis Farrakhan, with his fire and conviction, reminds us of the enduring struggle for justice and self-determination. His voice, unapologetic and unyielding, calls for a reclamation of power and purpose, urging us to honor our heritage and demand our rightful place in the world.

The melody softens, tender and aching, as Harry Belafonte reminds us of the power of unity in action. His voice carries the spirit of freedom in songs sung across the picket lines. Muhammad Ali throws punches not just in the ring but against the walls of injustice, declaring himself “The Greatest” to uplift a generation.

The final notes linger, like the dawn after a long night. Barack Obama’s words remind us: “Yes, we can.” Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson carry the cadence forward, ensuring the dream does not falter.

Through their music, speeches, and sacrifices, these voices formed a symphony—a symphony of hope, defiance, and love. Their echoes remind us of the road we’ve traveled and the promise of what lies ahead.

Let us honor their legacy by creating our own verse, our own melody, in this unending anthem of liberation

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me ??? thinking about rafe in his formula one verse ??? rafe raised to be a four time world champion by the likes of ward cameron ???? major oef.

…         cradled  in  the  shadows  of  ambition. a  boy  whose  lullabies  were  the  guttural  hum  of  engines  and  the  clipped ,   emotionless  commands  of  a  father  who  never  knew  tenderness.  clinging  to  a  steering  wheel  too  big  for  his  fingers  to  wrap  around ,  the weight  of  a  legacy  inherited  pressing  heavy  on  too small  shoulders ⸻   shoulders  that  should've  been  carrying  nothing  more  than  the  freedom  of  childhood. afternoons stretched  out  on  empty  karting  tracks ,   tang  of  hot  rubber  and  gasoline  weaving  themselves  through  salt  -  kissed  breezes.  helmet , still  big for his small frame ,  sitting  awkwardly  on him as  hopeful  eyes  turn  toward  the  stands ,  seeking  something  soft  in  his  father’s  ever  unimpressed  gaze. chasing ghosts never seen but always felt.   every  lap  a  frantic  race  against  the  shadow  of  a  man  told  to  honour  but  never  allowed  to  escape.  reflections  in  his  visor  blurred ,   no ,   swallowed  …  by  the  spectres  that  are  ward  cameron’s  unrelenting  expectancies.  a  childhood  measured  not  in  moments  or  sweet  memories  but  in  fractions  of  seconds  shaved  off  of  lap  times. a  father’s  words  sharp  as  shards  of  glass ,   each  uttered  syllable  digging  deeper  into  delicate  flesh.  even  when  the  engines  quiet ,   ward’s  judgments  echo.  leaving  heartbroken boy  to  sit  alone  in  the  pits ,   blue  eyes  staring  at  oil  -  smeared  hands  in  search  of  a  reason  they  might  have  betrayed  him.  because where  others  chase  butterflies  on  grass  -  stained  knees ,   he  chases  perfection  with  blistered  palms  and  the  bitter  taste  of  sweat.  home ,   if  it  can  be  called  that ,   is  nothing  but  a  mausoleum  for  glory  long  past.  the  cameron  estate ,   cold  and  sprawling ,   lined  with  relics  of  ward’s  career   —   dusty  helmets ,   faded  podium  photos ,   air  thick  with  the  faint  scent  of  triumph  …  soured  by  time.  laughter  is rare here ,   joy  rationed  and  heavily  conditional ,   every  meal  a  silent  performance  review ,  impossible to pass. moments  of  rebellion ,  are fragile  and  fleeting.  sneaking  out  to  lie  beneath  star  -  strewn  night  skies  instead  of  pouring  over  footage  of  races  gone.  whispering  his dreams  to  the  ocean’s  waves ,  hoping  they will  carry  them  far  from  what the future actually holds.  for  a  beat ,  imagining  freedom  —  until  reality  pulls  him  back ,  as  unyielding  and cruel as  the  grip  of  his  father’s  expectations. a  boy  shaped  by  speed and scarred  by  it  too ;   little  rafe ,  knees scraped  from  falls -  but  always  getting  back  up ,  not  because  he  wants  to,  but  because  failure  simply is not  an  option.  heart  pounding  faster  than  the  engines  he  idolises ,   dreams for escape  but  finds  himself  forever  tangled  in  nightmares  of  inadequacy. his  father’s  eyes ,   cold  and  unyielding ,  reflect  nothing  but  judgment.   ward  stands  at  the  edge  of  the  track ,  arms  crossed ,   a  face  carved  from  stone.  rafe  glances  up  after  every  lap ,   desperate  for  a  nod ,   a  smile  —  anything  to  warm  the  chill  —  but  finds  only  the  same  cold ,   familiar  expression  telling him :  ‘  you're not enough. ’

a  golden  -  haired  boy  with  a  porcelain�� heart.  smile  is  bright  but  brittle ,  a  hollow  veneer  masking  the  fractures  beneath.  a  boy  who  looks  like  sunshine  but  carries  storms  inside  him ,   and a last name that  weighs him down ,   an  anchor  that  keeps  him  tethered  to  a  life  he  never  chose. so , childhood  slips  through  his  fingers  like  tiny  grains  of  sand.  no  bedtime  stories ,   only  lectures  in  strategy.  no  carefree  summers ,   only  circuits  and  championships.  a  boy  raised  on  racetracks ,   learning  speed  but  never  stillness ,   racing  toward  a  finish  line  he  can’t  even  see ,   where  even  winning  feels  like  losing.

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Exodus 13: Dedication Of The Firstborn

Overview:

Exodus 13 is about the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt and the commands God gave to them, including:

Consecration of the firstborn. God commanded the Israelites to consecrate all their firstborn, both human and animal, to him. This was a reminder of God saving the Israelites' firstborn from death during the 10th plague (death for Egypt's firstborn) and Passover.  

Observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Israelites were to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread (no yeast bread - symbolises the spread of sin) as a reminder of their deliverance from Egypt.  

Transmission of knowledge to children. The Israelites were to teach their children about the deliverance from Egypt.  

God's care for the Israelites. God led the Israelites out of Egypt by guiding them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.  

Questions:

Why is the firstborn offspring important in Exodus 13?

The focus on the firstborn in Exodus 13 has both symbolic and practical roots within the context of the ancient Near Eastern worldview and Israelite culture.

Symbol of Strength and Leadership: In many ancient societies, the firstborn son held a unique status as the primary heir, carrying on the family legacy and often inheriting leadership responsibilities. By setting apart the firstborn, the Israelites symbolically dedicated their strength and future to God, showing that their most valued "first fruits" belonged to Him.

Divine Ownership and Sacrifice: The firstborn of every household—whether of humans or animals—was seen as the "first fruits" of a family’s labor and blessings. Offering the first of what was produced

2. Why is it not allowed to eat food with yeast?

The prohibition against eating leavened (yeast-containing) bread during certain festivals, especially Passover (Exodus 12:15-20), holds both symbolic and historical significance in the Jewish tradition.

Symbol of Purity and Separation from Sin: Yeast, or leaven, became associated with sin or impurity in Hebrew thought. Just as a small amount of yeast permeates a whole batch of dough, sin was seen as something that could spread and corrupt. By removing yeast from their homes and diets during Passover, the Israelites symbolically demonstrated a cleansing from impurity and a return to purity and holiness.

Reminder of the Exodus: When the Israelites fled Egypt, they left in such haste that they didn’t have time for their bread to rise (Exodus 12:39). Eating unleavened bread during Passover serves as a reminder of this hurried departure and God’s swift deliverance, highlighting the urgency and readiness that marked their liberation from slavery.

Commitment to Obedience and Tradition: Observing the practice of eating unleavened bread, as instructed by God, became a mark of obedience and identity for the Israelites. It was a way to remember their history and keep their covenant with God alive through a concrete, annual ritual.

Thus, avoiding yeast during Passover is rich with meaning, reminding the Israelites of both the purity and faithfulness required in their relationship with God and the historical reality of their exodus from bondage.

3. What is the visible sign in Exodus 13 Verse 9?

In Exodus 13:9, the "visible sign" refers to the instructions God gives the Israelites to remember and celebrate their deliverance from Egypt. The verse says:

"This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the law of the Lord is to be on your lips. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand."

The "sign on your hand" and "reminder on your forehead" are symbolic expressions, emphasizing that God's law and their freedom from slavery should be constantly remembered, visible, and close to them. These expressions imply that this memory should influence their actions (hands), thoughts (foreheads), and words (lips). Over time, these verses inspired the Jewish practice of wearing tefillin (phylacteries) — small boxes containing scripture passages, bound to the forehead and arm during prayer as a physical reminder of God’s commandments. actions (hands) - Remembering God's deliverance was meant to inspire them to act justly, uphold righteousness, and follow God's commands in every aspect of life. thoughts (foreheads) - The forehead represents thoughts and intentions. serves as a reminder that their minds and hearts should be aligned with God’s will, shaping their inner motivations and choices. words (lips) - Speech and teaching. suggests that they should speak of God's laws, share His teachings, and pass down the story of deliverance. This encouraged an oral tradition, where the story of Exodus and the law were shared with future generations to keep the covenant alive.

The sign, then, serves to keep the memory of God's deliverance and the importance of His commandments ever-present in daily life.

Reflections:

"When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, "If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle." (verses 17-18) Sometimes, God does not give us the easiest way in life, not because He does not care for us or He leaves us abandoned, but because He does not want us to turn away from Him. In this manner, He wants us to seek and trust Him especially in times of "battles" and difficulties. He wants us to walk an extra mile so we don't get the chance to back down easily. He wants to see us winning the battle with Him in our hearts, and faith and hope as our guidance. "The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with pillar of clouds, and He provided light at night with pillar of fire." God is always ahead of us, even when everything seem unclear. He provides us the light so we can walk straight knowing He is there to light our paths in life. He is always present in times of doubt and darkness. He is always ahead. He is always leading the way, preparing it for us. We just need to really keep that faith knowing He is just around, even if we don't see Him physically, but He provides every means to make it known to us that He is alive, that He is always present.

Yeast symbolises impurity and the spread of sin.

Firstborns are reminders of "first fruits" of family's labor and blessing.

God reminds us to use our action in a just manner and uphold the righteousness of God in our everyday life. Our forehead to remind our hearts and minds should be aligned with God's will, shaping our inner motivations and choices. Lips to share about God, and we should speak only Words that will lead people to God.

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Kendrick Lamar Dominates the 2024 BET Awards: A Legendary Night for L.A.

What a year for Compton’s very own Kendrick Lamar! At the 2024 BET Awards, Kendrick walked away with every single award he was nominated for, proving once again why he’s not only a hip-hop icon but a cultural force. The night was a massive win for L.A., as the city’s most celebrated rapper added even more accolades to his legendary career.

With each win, Kendrick continues to solidify his place in music history and elevate the West Coast on the global stage. His impact stretches far beyond the booth, and his artistic contributions keep resonating not only with fans but with the entire industry. It was truly a great night for L.A. and hip-hop.

A Clean Sweep: Kendrick's 2024 BET Awards Victories

Kendrick Lamar’s presence at the BET Awards was nothing short of historic. Here's a breakdown of his incredible wins:

Best Hip Hop Video: The visuals for his track were on another level, showcasing Kendrick’s unique storytelling ability through stunning visuals.

Best Collaboration: His feature in a collab track was so fire, it couldn't be ignored, earning him another trophy.

Impact Track: Kendrick’s ability to deliver powerful messages through his music was recognized yet again with the Impact Track award.

Lyricist of the Year: This category might as well have Kendrick’s name engraved on it permanently. His wordplay, metaphors, and socially conscious rhymes are second to none.

Video Director of the Year: Proving his skills aren't limited to just spitting bars, Kendrick's eye for visual storytelling earned him this well-deserved award.

Best Featured Verse: With his guest verse lighting up the track, this win was no surprise.

Song of the Year: The ultimate trophy—Kendrick’s track became the soundtrack of the year, capturing the essence of hip-hop and resonating with fans worldwide.

A Huge Night for L.A. Hip-Hop

While Kendrick Lamar’s sweep at the BET Awards is another reminder of his greatness, it’s also a testament to the enduring influence of West Coast hip-hop. L.A. has always been a hub for innovation in rap, and Kendrick continues to carry that torch with pride.

From his beginnings in Compton to becoming a globally recognized artist, Kendrick’s journey mirrors the grind of so many artists from L.A. He’s shown that it’s possible to maintain authenticity, speak truth to power, and still come out on top, racking up award after award.

Kendrick's wins represent more than just his personal achievements—they’re a win for L.A., for hip-hop, and for every up-and-coming rapper grinding their way to the top.

Why Kendrick Lamar is a Hip-Hop Legend

Kendrick Lamar isn’t just winning awards—he’s redefining the very fabric of what it means to be a rapper in today’s world. With each project, Kendrick tackles heavy subjects like social justice, systemic racism, and personal struggles, all while maintaining the signature style that has made him one of the most respected lyricists of his generation.

At the BET Awards, his ability to combine commercial success with deep, introspective messages was on full display. Whether he’s dominating the charts, directing captivating videos, or spitting the most intricate verses, Kendrick continues to push the boundaries of hip-hop.

L.A. has birthed many rap icons over the years, but few have had the cultural impact that Kendrick Lamar has. From the streets of Compton to the stages of award shows, he represents the heart of the West Coast rap scene and carries the legacy of pioneers like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac.

Kendrick Lamar and the Future of West Coast Hip-Hop

As Kendrick Lamar continues to rise, his influence on the next generation of artists becomes even more apparent. His commitment to artistic integrity, social commentary, and creating music that makes an impact has set a new standard in hip-hop.

In a genre often criticized for its lack of substance, Kendrick is a beacon of light, showing that you can be both a commercial success and a conscious artist. His string of wins at the BET Awards is proof that there’s an appetite for music that does more than entertain—it speaks to the struggles and triumphs of the world around us.

Kendrick’s dominance at the 2024 BET Awards was a defining moment in his career, but it’s clear that he’s far from finished. As L.A.’s reigning rap king, Kendrick Lamar continues to inspire, influence, and innovate.

We can’t wait to see what’s next for Kendrick—and for L.A. hip-hop.

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The Hidden Threads of Divine Leadership: Unveiling the Consensus Fallacy

Across the tapestry of human history, a persistent thread weaves through diverse cultures and religions: the promise of divine leadership. Whether through prophecies or ancient symbols, the notion of a select few guiding humanity towards truth and justice has captivated hearts and minds. But beneath this universal theme lies a profound question: can the truth ever be dictated by consensus?

A Mosaic of Divine Guidance

In the biblical tradition, the 12 tribes of Israel stand as pillars of divine order, guiding the Children of Israel through their journey. This concept echoes in Christianity, where Jesus’ 12 apostles are seen as the custodians of his teachings. Each represents not only leadership but a divine mandate to continue the legacy of truth.

Similarly, in Islam, the lineage of the 12 Imams, beginning with Imam Ali (AS), embodies this divine guidance. This sacred line, revered as the protectors and interpreters of truth, fulfills a role anticipated by prophets before them.

The Enigmatic Queen of Nature

Turning to ancient Hindu Vedic texts, we encounter the intriguing symbol of the Queen of Nature or Devi. Adorned with a crown of 11 rubies—each symbolizing one of her sons—she represents a profound concept of divine authority. The crown itself, often interpreted as a symbol of supreme divine power, hints at a deeper narrative of divine leadership.

Could this imagery be more than mere symbolism? Might it reflect a universal archetype of divine rule that resonates across cultures? This parallel to the Islamic concept of Fatimah Zahra (SA), with Imam Ali (AS) as the crown and her 11 sons as the divine Imams, suggests a recurring theme in humanity's search for divine guidance.

The Buddhist Prophecy: The Awaited Maitreya

In Buddhism, the prophecy of the Maitreya, the future Buddha, foretells the arrival of a divine teacher who will restore righteousness and compassion. This awaited savior aligns with the Islamic belief in the Mahdi, the 12th Imam destined to reestablish justice. Both traditions share a vision of a final leader who will fulfill the promise of divine order.

Ghadeer Khum: The Moment of Revelation

The convergence of these ancient prophecies and symbols reached a decisive moment at Ghadeer Khum. Here, Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), under divine command, appointed Imam Ali (AS) as his successor. This declaration was not merely a political statement; it was the realization of a divine promise:

"For whomever I am his Mawla (master), Ali is his Mawla."

This event marked the culmination of a lineage of divine leadership, affirming the role of Imam Ali (AS) in a manner anticipated across various traditions.

The Consensus Illusion: When Majority Fails

Despite the clear declaration of truth at Ghadeer Khum, many chose to follow the majority rather than the appointed leader. This pivotal moment underscores a critical lesson: truth is often upheld by the few, while the many are swayed by consensus.

Islamic teachings caution against following the majority when it contradicts divine guidance. The Qur’an reminds us:

"And if you obey most of those on earth, they will lead you astray from the path of Allah” (6:116).

This verse highlights that truth is not a product of majority opinion but of divine instruction.

Unveiling the Truth Beyond Consensus

As we delve into the layers of ancient prophecies, symbols, and historical events, we uncover a timeless truth: consensus cannot form truth. The divine lineage of leadership—whether through the 12 chosen ones, the Queen of Nature, or the Imams—demonstrates that truth persists beyond the sway of the majority.

The legacy of Imam Ali (AS) and his 11 subsequent son Imams represents the fulfillment of this divine promise. Even when the majority turns away, the essence of truth remains steadfast, carried by those divinely appointed to lead. This reflection urges us to seek beyond the superficialities of consensus, to question deeply, and to follow the path illuminated by divine guidance, even if it means standing apart from the crowd.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Will Lawyer for Your Will Writing Service

When it comes to estate planning, a will is one of the most essential documents. It outlines your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets after your passing. While some may consider drafting their own will using templates or online services, the expertise and guidance of a qualified will lawyer can offer numerous benefits that go far beyond basic will writing services.

Benefits of Hiring a Will Lawyer for  Will Writing Service

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