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[gi4hao]

thinking about how mingyu would go out of his way to help you deal with a particularly intense migraine.

his main goal is to remain as quiet as he possibly can, making sure that the drawers don’t close too loud or that no sound is leaking from his headphones. he only allows himself to make a little noise to bring you a steaming cup of ginger tea, which he lovingly prepared after asking minghao what kind of herbs were best for migraines.

he reads dozens of online articles on how to relieve the pain, and you’re benefitting from everything all at once: lights off, cold compresses on your neck, temples massages… even acupressure points on your hands, which he gets very serious about, following tutorials to the letter.

you end up falling asleep after almost an hour, soothed by the calming environment he’s created for you. and although he’s kept massaging you for a few minutes, he eventually shifts his weight to the edge of the bed, ready to get up and leave you alone to rest. but he’s held back by your arm sluggishly wrapping around his waist as you pull him back to bed.

“can you stay a bit longer?” you ask, “you’re comfy”

and although you can barely make out his features in the dark, you just know that a fond smile is lighting up his face.

“of course i can” he tells you, leaving a kiss on top of your head before lying down to let you cuddle him the way that feels right for you. his hand finds its way back to your head, and you let yourself be lulled back to sleep by his fingertips tracing curvy patterns on your scalp.

[bridgetoesoteria]

💞 🦢Your Dream Honeymoon... + how will your connection evolve

Today the cards will be your travel agent. 2 tickets for the lovely newlyweds to their dream destination...

Take a deep breath and choose a pile (left to right).

PILE 1

Off the bat:

So I am immediately getting a trippy feeling. You could be under the influence. For some of you this would be something you and your person have in common. For others, it'll be more of a "when in Rome" kinda thing. It feels surreal in some way. For some, you might have eloped and you are trying to process the decisions you've just made. You could try a lot of "exotic" foods.

4-card spread: Queen of Pentacles, 2 of Swords (R), 6 of Swords, 9 of Wands (R). BOTD: 6 of Wands.

It will definitely be somewhere that you would have to fly to. Some of you will have to get over a fear of heights or flying for this. Where ever you and your spouse have chosen won't be near a lot of water. It could be a landlocked country or somewhere in dryer climate. Like a country with deserts. That's interesting that imagery is coming up because you also chose the picture of Dubai.

In this deck, there are soo many cards with water but all I pulled were cards with desert like images. The one card with a large lake came out reversed. I think you will love the weather. Maybe you enjoy warmer climates or this could even be "home" for some of you. I think you will be very well-prepared for this honeymoon. Money will be right, activities will be planned...I think this is a place you have done plenty of research on. I am getting the message again that this could be "home" in some way. So you could have ancestral ties to the area and it will be very grounding. You and your partner will feel deeply connected to the land and may even consider relocating there permanently. Some of you can afford this because you are in the medical field (with a very nice salary).

I think it will be quite a bougie experience tbh. I see you being waited on, hand and foot. Literally! I am seeing back rubs, possibly meditation or some nontraditional, holistic care. You could be going to the spa, going for walks/hikes, receiving acupressure or massages, and maybe laying on hot rocks?? You could ride horses or get into some kind of vehicle that is connected to an animal. Your spouse will probably be someone that is quite busy and usually super serious. But they will set that aside for you. They really want to be in the moment and start the marriage off right by showing you, "I will prioritize us, when we are together." They probably have already sent out a company wide email letting everyone know they do not want to be bothered from X day to X day. Even if the place is on fire...figure it out!

Oooh so you will definitely feel cared for and safe with your person. If you usually feel like everything is all on you, you will see that your person wants to lighten the load. That is why you will be able to relax and enjoy these different treatments. I also see that your person would have little surprises planned. Like you think you're just going out for dinner, then a guy with a camel shows up on some Princess Jasmine type shit. And you're all shocked but of course your person knew. Then your fairytale ride takes you to either a beach or a restaurant. It will be somewhere empty because your person made sure it was that way, even if they had to shut down the restaurant for the night. There will live music but probably more instrumental than singing. And of course, there will also be delicious food 😋

Your Connection:

So I was already kind of getting an idea of how the honeymoon would change you as a person (i.e. less tense, more secure). But how will it change your connection?.... You will definitely feel like you are being brought closer together. There may be tension for some reason at the start of the honeymoon. I feel like it will mostly be you. Maybe thinking too much of the past and worrying about the future. But you both will acknowledge your struggles, your strengths, and what you hope is yet to come.

Specifically, some of you may come up with a business idea while on your honeymoon or may decide to view property. You will both learn how to be patient with one another, when to swallow your pride and realize if this is who you want to spend the rest of your life with, that's a long time to be arguing and doing the "tit for tat" thing. So your relationship dynamic will mature quite a bit. You could be one of those couples that everyone sees as OTP. This could inspire jealousy because you both stand out. You may have had rough times, I think mostly due to your busy schedules, but you always know that you want to be with each other.

You will both be healing your self-worth problems. You will become comfortable with standing out. Your person will stop defining themselves by their financial success. I think you will be surrender to the experience and just allow yourselves to be raw. I am getting that trippy feeling again. Like a really deep, amazing indie movie, that changes your views on life afterward. If you or your partner are usually more skeptical, I think you will tap into your spiritual side. Your partner could join you for nature walks, stargazing, meditation, or yoga. Lastly, you may put on some kind of special show or choreographed event for your partner. You will grow in confidence by the end of this trip.

PILE 2

Off the bat:

I'm getting a hustle and bustle kinda vibe. So maybe your honeymoon will be somewhere busy. Some of you may visit a major city or even a quaint town that has a busy market or town life. There could be a lot of exploring and buying cool trinkets to remember your trip. You could be more of a lowkey couple, because this feels like you are both on a normal trip. You aren't overdoing the "romantic honeymoon" thing. Its like you are going on a trip you otherwise would have, but you are doing it together, as a married couple now. That is enough to make it special. Perhaps you come from a small or quiet town so its nice to explore something different. I am seeing a younger couple

4-card spread: The Empress, 9 of Pentacles, 2 of Cups, King of Swords (R). BOTD: The Wheel of Fortune.

I see you both doing lots of touristy stuff. I think you will love it. The vibe is kind of like, you came from a different country and always heard about the place you want to go to. For example: You are outside the US, but finally getting the chance to visit NYC. You want to see historic landmarks, go to amusement parks, and stay at a well-known hotel. Some of you are going back to where you first met!

This is weird but y'all might participate in a protest. You either knew this was going to happen or kind of get caught up in one when you go out. But I think you will take all of it in and enjoy how authentic the experience feels. If you or your partner have kids, you will enjoy the time away. You will see a more relaxed side of your partner. They will be much more social. Its possible you could meet up with friends or family. You will be talking about the future a lot. Probably start being more concrete about when you would like kids and how many.

This is weird and very specific. (I meant for this to be a hypothetical, fun reading). Some of you could be going on this honeymoon, before your wedding. So maybe after the wedding one of you will have to go for an extended period of time. For others, this could be a babymoon. So you could be going on a little couples get away before you are busy with a newborn. Finally, some of you will find out you are pregnant while on your honeymoon and this will be really shocking to your partner, but I think you will both be excited.

You will spend a lot of time together. Going out for drinks, grabbing coffee, flirting, and having private conversations. Even when you are in a busy room, it will feel like you are alone. Your eyes will be locked on one another. You may be writers, or creatives in some way, you will have plenty of inspiration and will probably take time to "work." But it won't feel like work. You could both find a nice coffee shop and sit next to each other writing. I think you will still find chances to sneak away and enjoy your own company. You want to bask in the new emotions and excitement of marriage.

Your Connection:

You will probably experience a bunch of synchronicities that give you important messages or show that your ancestors/spirit team support your connection. You will feel like best friends, but also deeply in love. You will both be much more comfortable with each other afterwards. You will be a dream team. I'm not sure if either of you would verbalize this, but you will be extremely aware of how healthy this connection is. So, maybe you haven't had the best experiences. You will communicate in a healthy way, you will express your love to each other, and will always put a smile on each other's face. Arguments will probably be few and far between, because you will mostly be a harmonious couple. You will have great communication.

I think you specifically will receive a lot of downloads while on your honeymoon. You will both have positive, growth mindsets. Maybe this honeymoon will end up giving birth to something much larger.

PILE 3

Off the bat:

This pile feels "broodier" than others. Maybe you and your spouse are kind of goth or alternative. Or you could like darker things. You may be the type to go choose a historic destination for your honeymoon and tour ruins, old castles, or places the locals claim are haunted 👻

You could choose to visit a sleepy town. Somewhere that might be cloudy and rainy. Or, this could just be the time of year you are visiting. So this could be a fall honeymoon. Omg that's kind of a vibe tbh! Pretty fall leaves, ghost stories, cozy vibes with your boo 🤗

4-card spread: The Lovers, 5 of Wands, 3 of Wands (R), Ace of Cups. BOTD: 10 of Pentacles

I think you will probably choose somewhere nontraditional for your honeymoon. People will definitely have something to say about it. But I am going to ignore that energy because its not like its their honeymoon. In some way, you will be facing your fears. I think it may be through standing up to your family.

You will probably choose somewhere private, with a lot of nature. I see you visiting gardens and orchards. Some of you may pick apples or something while you are on this trip. You will probably face your fears of intimacy as well. Your partner will be all over you. Some maybe the privacy energy is because you will rarely leave your accommodations. You'll spend a lot of time in your rented property or the "do not disturb" sign will always be on your door lol. This could be your first time or it could be the first time you are with someone you truly feel safe with and connect to.

I don't know why but I am getting a sulky energy from you. So you may be upset with your spouse or feel shy around them. Not sure if this is an arranged marriage? I guess its also possible that being married and totally alone is making you feel shy. You may want to chill and read but your partner will pull you out of your comfort zone They will make you try new things, new foods, visit new places, even do something that feels silly and childish. Like maybe you are passing a carnival and they buy tickets because they want you to get on the carousel. They would probably win you a lot of stuff at the booths too lol. You could have had a tough past and this person just wants to see you happy. They want this honeymoon to be everything you have dreamed of and more. They could be trying to take your mind off of whatever could be bothering you.

You will eventually see that your partner is on your side, and that you feel so defensive because you are too used to supressing your happiness.

Your Connection:

One of you will definitely be leaving the past behind. Whoever is the one that is protective mode. I think it is you, but it could be the other person too. Your person will feel overwhelmed at the start of the honeymoon. They are happy with you but they want to know how to support you better. Their thought process is "this is our fresh start." I think you will grow more and more open to this. It will be scary but it will be much easier to do because you know you have someone solid in your corner. This honeymoon could finally convince you to go to therapy or confront some longstanding issue that you have never felt strong enough to face. This honeymoon could lead to a larger journey of self-discovery and accountability for both you and your person. I think you will learn how to be there for one another with it being codependent or enabling.

I really wanted to get this reading out to y'all. I know I promised a double post, so there will be another after this 😊🤞

I am also going to be doing personals so check out that post too 😘

I hope it resonated.

~ K

[wistfulcynic]

my friend, a casual ofmd enjoyer, displaying a level of media literacy to which the canyon could never ascend: it's too bad we didn't get more of zheng. She's awesome. Of course, she's not the main character

true, true. But of course zheng is awesome and deserves an appreciation post. so.

an incomplete list of reasons why zheng yi sao, ofmd edition, rules:

is all about the soup

negotiates a living wage for her crew

morning tai chi and eucalyptus towels

is soft for oluwande (demonstrates excellent taste and judgement)

is really very chill about the whole “escaped my prisoners and ran off with my ship’s wheel” thing when she sees the revenge crew again

only tries to kill stede once and only after he was really asking for it

“pirate queen who bent china to her will”

super generous with the soup actually

“girl, how are you”

walks her fleet across panama. given time she probably could have built the canal

“culturally this must be very difficult for you”

kills a guy with acupressure points (r.i.p. steak knife)

“this is a join me or die situation”

pigtails

her cover as soup-kiosk sue was so good not even jackie clocked her real identity

“guys! fuck!”

member of the (100% canon and non-negotiable) tealoranges extended polycule

kills men whether they are exceptional or just mediocre (r.i.p. exceptional men)

“i know. it’s been a day” (most quotable character fr)

the red flag seems like a great place to be a pirate actually. cute uniforms with a great fit, collaborative atmosphere, soup.

soup

[hlafdigia]

I'm really struggling with the concept that magic/energy/the source is binary. It's so prevalent in everything I've been reading about. Wicca, of course promotes a male/female worldview. Scott Cunningham, even as a queer Wiccan, writes about the projective and receptive energies of crystals. I'm reading a book about acupressure and it talks about energy as yin/yang. But I don't believe gender is binary, and I'm not even sure I believe that I believe it's a spectrum.

I guess in an energy sense, there really are POSITIVE and NEGATIVE ions etc. I just get uncomfortable when these are assigned gendered aspects and traits.

Fellow witches, what are you all doing with this concept? Do you find binaries useful in your magical work, or are you able to operate outside of this basic assumption, no problem?

[curiousb]

The Brandon Family Album: Volume IX

It's Louie and Joanna's first full day in Takemizu, and what better way to start the day than with a refreshing pot of tea?

And a conversation about career ambitions. Oh well!

There's just time for an acupressure massage - to rid the shoulders of those final knots - at the massage salon with a view...

...before heading out from the hotel to see what Takemizu has to offer. First stop is the historic Red Pagoda.

Winter comes a little later in Takemizu, and while it's definitely on the way, there's still some autumn colour in the trees, and late butterflies on the wing.

Joanna hates being the centre of attention, and while of course she and Louie wanted a wedding to remember, when the time was right, a big party was not an option.

This holiday seems the perfect opportunity, to get married in a special setting, but without all the fuss!

Before getting to know Joanna, Louie could never have seen this day coming - to think that they would ever get married! But, what hides behind Joanna's reserved demeanour - the fascinating twists and turns of her curious mind - has somehow captivated them nonetheless.

Some of the locals graciously take a moment to congratulate the newlyweds.

One of the impromptu wedding guests was particularly mysterious. He was there one moment...

...and gone in a puff of smoke the next!

Bowing seems to be really big in Takemizu.

Even the youngsters have it down to a fine art.

Maybe it just needs a bit of practice...

[base0h]

hi idk if ur requests are open or not so if they are feel free to ignore.

but i am like super sick rn, like running on a fever of 102. can u write little drabbles ab how luffy, zoro, sanji, and/or law taking care of their really sick s/o🥺

a/n - omg no way we can be sick together 😭 Aw im so sorry you’re not feeling well- I hope you feel better soon!! I hope these help a little :)

Warnings ⚠️ - none, g/n reader, modern au

- Zoro doesn’t really understand the concept of being sick, but he hates seeing you not feeling great or in pain/uncomfortable

- “y/n- that fever’s not that bad.” It was bad.

- don’t worry about schooling this guy, Nami and Chopper got it under control 👍

- when he came back he was beaten up btw lol

- “I’m sorry y/n- so do you need anything?” His cheek’s all swollen so he can barely talk 😭

- he seemingly cannot get sick so you can cuddle him all you want! he runs a bit warm so it’s super nice when you feel that chill in your body

- he won’t train for a day just to make sure you’re getting better! he can’t even think about letting you try and deal with it on your own- it kinda gets annoying and slightly creepy tho

- He doesn’t really know what else to do other than to sit by you and literally just- stare?

- “Zoro please stop staring at me- it’s not that helpful..”

- “Where else am I supposed to look?!”

- give him some time- he’ll get better as you go lmao

- he always gets worried when you start napping. What if you don’t wake up again? What if you died in your sleep and he didn’t know?

- he’s checking your heartbeat every couple minutes- and sometimes he wakes you up lol

- it’s not a great nap- but he’s trying his best! He really cares and never wants anything bad to happen to you

- he decided to go to the internet to try and make you feel better faster

- “cold cure what”

- “acupressure?”

- “when should I take s/o to doctor”

- “is my s/o dying?”

- “advil what?”

- “what is high fever?”

- “should I call 911?”

- knows your sick before you even start feeling it- he can sense the virus lmao

- will not leave your side. ever

- “Sanji- i just have to go to the bathroom.”

- “I can go with you-!”

- “No!”

- he’s just worried is all hehe

- he’ll make you chicken soup, miso soup, any soup! all of his cooking has healing properties :)

- don’t worry about him getting sick! he won’t let you worry because he’s already sitting there giving you everything you want/need and more

- cuddles? Of course!

- blankets? was that a question?

- movies? YES

- don’t even think about getting out of bed- he’ll get everything for you!

- he’d clean up all your tissues after you blow your nose, leave it all to him! 💜💜

- sadly hes that one guy who overthinks things and looks up sicknesses on the internet. He started to freak out once he saw the answers he got

- this is his search history

- “runny nose, coughing, fever?”

- “what is HIV?”

- “HIV death rate”

- “HIV contagious?”

- “hiv transmission how?”

- “did I give s/o hiv from cum?”

- I’m sorry I’ll stop

- he really really loves you, but he doesn’t really want to get sick???

- he’s a doctor, so he for sure knows exactly what to do! Cold towel on the forehead, Tylenol for the fever, dayquil for the sniffly nose and sore throat!

- he’ll get you stacks of water bottles and will threaten to shove them down your throat if you don’t drink them by the end of the day

- asshole will have full mask and rubber gloves on when he comes into the room with chicken soup and vitamin c pills

- he peels fruit really fast so don’t hesitate to ask him for some! He’ll be back in seconds with a whole plate of freshly peeled fruit! Especially some nice tangerines from Nami’s tree, very rich in vitamin c he says

- that one guy who’s spraying the whole house, all the doorknobs you’ve touched and everything

- won’t hesitate to drink Lysol if he has to

- it lowkey feels kinda bad 💀

- BUT- he still doesn’t leave the house, he can’t think abt leaving you by yourself when you’re sick like this

- so he’ll figure out how to mobile order stuff (I don’t picture him doing well with doordash)

- this would be his search history

- “Lysol big pack”

- “how does target mobile order work?”

- “accidentally bought at wrong store help”

- “why is Linda coming to my house with a white voltswagon”

- “says they’ll be here in 5 minutes”

- “intruders in my house”

- also he’ll make tea for you :)

a/n - I hate sore throats so much 💀

[brightlotusmoon]

"Your body is one of my very favorite things. Of course I will always take care of it."

Spouse, shortly before shaving my legs, cutting my toenails, doing acupressure, and giving a full massage.

[cainluvr69]

"A Trick and Escort" Cain SSR Story - Taking His Hand

raws were provided by a kind twitter follower!

Akira: Ahh, it's so warm. I'm being healed… I bet it'll feel even better if I could sink in all the way to my shoulders…

Cain: Master Sage. Mind if I join you?

I was soaking my feet in the spring at the Town of Eventide when Cain approached me, coming from town.

Akira: Of course you can. The temperature's perfect.

Cain: Ahaha. I can tell just looking at your expression. It's the same one you'd see on a cat in a sunbeam.

Akira: I-Is that how I look right now? We have springs like in the world that I'm from too, and it's just really comfy…

Cain: Woah, they've got hot springs in your world, too?

Akira: Yes. You can warm yourself up in the bath just like this one, and they'll have places you can get a massage at right nearby, too.

Cain: Like getting your shoulders rubbed and stuff?

Akira: That's one option, yes. And you can get acupressure done on the pressure points in your arms and legs too, things like that.

Cain: Pressure points?

Akira: They're like, umm…points on your body that feel good when you put pressure on them. Like, right around here…

I spread the palm of one hand and pressed between the base of my thumb and index finger.

Akira: You don't have to put very much strength into it, just about this much, but it'll help you feel better.

Cain: Huh, let me try. Right here?

Akira: Um, a little bit higher…

Cain: Here?

Akira: Ah, umm… It might be easier to just show you instead of trying to tell you. …Let me see your hand.

I took Cain's hand and pressed gently on the pressure point in question. When I did, he closed his eyes, like he was trying to lean into the sensation.

Cain: It's kinda hard to tell while I'm soaking my feet, but I think it does feel a little good…? But why does it feel good to press down there?

Akira: Umm, I don't really know exactly how it works either… All I really know is that I heard that pressing here and a couple other places feels good, and tried it out for myself.

Cain: Huh…

Cain took his hand back, and tried pressing on the pressure point himself.

Cain: Just applying pressure with my fingers won't take much time or effort, so I'll try it out for myself sometime. But… I know doing it myself would still work just fine, but I feel like you doing it for my instead would feel better.

Akira: No, I totally get it! It just feels like it works better when someone else does the acupressure or massage for you.

???: Then would you like for me to help?

✦✧☾✧✦

Akira: Figaro!

Figaro: I don't know if they'll be exactly like these "pressure points" the Sage is talking about, but I know a few points on the body that can do something similar. Not in the hands, though, but on the feet.

Cain: Woah. So you can refresh your feet, too? Could you tell me where they are?

Figaro: Of course. So just pull yourself out of that foot bath and come sit over here.

Cain dried off his feet and sat down on top of a nearby rock. I sat down next to him so I could observe from up close.

Figaro: Here we go.

Figaro took one of Cain's feet in his hands, and pressed his thumb into the arch.

Akira: (Oh, I know that pressure point!)

Figaro: How's that feel? Good? Painful?

Cain: Hmm…? Uh, not really either. It just sort of feels like you're pressing on it with.

Figaro: Huh? Usually this hurts super bad on most people.

Akira: I guess that means Cain probably doesn't have any bad pressure points? I've heard that if pressing on a pressure point hurts or feels good, it means your body's not doing very well.

Figaro: Ah, the picture of youthful health… Next, let's try here…

Cain: Uwah?!

Figaro: Oh, you felt something?

Cain: Uh, yeah. Like, it hurt, but in a good way…?

Figaro: Oho. The one I just pressed on is one that hurts if you're not eating enough. Which means you must be hungry, Cain. Am I right?

Cain: You are! It's amazing that just pressing on my foot can tell you something like that.

Akira: That's the first time I've heard of that point, too! But I guess a doctor would know that kind of thing.

Figaro: Yep, yep. Because I'm a Southern doctor. …Heh. Hehehe…

Akira: …Figaro. Um, you turned away, but you're laughing at me, aren't you?

Figaro: Sorry, sorry. It's because I was just taking a shot in the dark, and you two just believed me so innocently.

Cain: You were just guessing…?

Figaro: This is just a place where the muscle gets stiff easily. It gets stiff in people who are very physically active, so I figured it'd work on Cain. The people in this town have their own methods of releasing tension in the body, too. They demonstrated on me and Leno earlier. It wasn't a medical procedure and didn't use these pressure points, but it sure did feel great, so you can ask them to do the same for you if you're interested.

Akira: Oh, so it's sort of like at a spa…! Thank you for telling us about it.

Figaro: Now then. It's been a while, so I guess I'll go offer acupressure for everyone else's feet, too.

Cain: Ahaha, I kinda wanna see how they'd all react. I know Snow and White are over in that direction.

Figaro: Oh, really? I'll be sure to avoid them.

Akira: (Wow, he really doesn't want to do anything for his teachers…)

Figaro: I'll see you two later.

Cain: Yeah, see you.

✦✧☾✧✦

After Figaro left, the two of us tried out the pressure points in the arch of the foot that he told us about.

Cain: Hmmm… Yeah, I'm not really getting anything, painful or otherwise. How about you, Master Sage?

Akira: Same here… I wonder if it's because you naturally avoid places that'd hurt on yourself.

Cain: Then let me try it out on you.

Akira: Are you sure? Then, please do.

Cain: I'll start off with the first one Figaro did on me. Let's see…right around here?

Cain pressed the pad of his thumb into the arch of my foot really hard. It felt like he'd just electrocuted me, and I yelped.

Akira: Ow…?!

Cain: Huh?! I'm sorry, did I use too much strength? Or was that the wrong area?

Akira: No, no, it's not that! I've heard that getting acupressure from someone who's good at it can hurt so much it'll make you cry. And it'll also hurt on anyone who's not taking good care of himself. So it's probably just because I'm not taking care of myself well enough… (I should watch my posture when I'm writing in the Sage's Manual, and stop staying up so late, and stop snacking so much…)

I hung my head, reflecting on my poor daily conduct, but Cain patted me on the shoulder.

Cain: Hey, since we have the chance, how about we go ask the townspeople to do that relaxation technique Figaro talked about to us?

Akira: That's a good idea. I've been thinking about how bad I've been taking care of myself even before now, so I did want to ask them about that…

Cain: Well then, that's settled. Shall we, Master Sage?

Cain smiled at me, an expression as pleasantly warm as the morning sun, and offered his hand.

Akira: (Is he planning on escorting me all the way to town?)

As I thought that, I reached out and took his hand. And when I did, he pressed down on the pressure point I'd showed him earlier on my palm.

Cain: You left yourself open!

Akira: Gyah!! Hey, Cain, your little "prank" kind of hurt…!

Cain: Ahaha, sorry, sorry. I just thought that'd be the quickest way to put some pep back in your step. You still looked kinda down. You're still exhausted from that inspection Lord Vincent put us through a while back, right? Of course you're not at the top of your game right now. Instead of going and getting a massage because you've been reflecting on what you've been doing lately, how about thinking of it as a reward for all the hard work you've been putting in instead?

Cain smiled brightly at me, and I, too, felt myself relax a bit.

Akira: You're right… Thinking of it as a reward for myself instead will probably make it feel more relaxing, too.

Cain: Exactly what I think. Alright, this time I'll escort you properly.

I took Cain's extended hand. He squeezed my hand tightly, as if trying to bundle it up with feelings.

Cain: There aren't any other places you hurt, are there? I'll do anything of me you ask, Master Sage.

Sub Event: Cain-Style Massage

Akira: Good morning, Cain.

Cain: Good morning, Master Sage. You're up earlier than usual. Did you sleep okay?

Akira: I did! I'm actually feeling better than usual thanks to the massage you gave me at the Town of Eventide a few days ago. So I'm waking up bright and early! I didn't feel tired at all when I woke up today.

Cain: Haha, if it helped you out, then that's what matters most to me. Oh yeah, I tried out that massage on everyone else from Central, too.

Akira: You did? How'd they feel about it?

Cain: Riquet and Arthur said it hurt a little, but mostly it felt nice. Oz couldn't really tell one way or the other, though. So I tried applying some more pressure… But then the twins saw me and told me to stop right there. I wonder why?

Akira: Huh… (They must've been startled seeing one of the younger wizards giving the world's strongest legs a no-holds-barred massage, especially without knowing what was going on…)

Cain: Just tell me whenever you're feeling tired out again, Master Sage. I'll give you another massage.

Akira: Thank you, Cain. I'll be looking forward to it!

[none-shall-caricature-me]

Shigurui (Death Frenzy) by Takayuki Yamaguchi - Analysis, Ending Explanation and Review

So I found Shigurui recommended on a blog and finished reading it.

PROS : The fight scenes were very good and strategic, and I appreciate the no - holds - barred, brutally honest approach to the living conditions, politics, exploitation and violence that happened in past times (and still does tbh). The ending is a very very good climax of the story's central themes. I also liked that the characters and their actions were mostly very realistic.

CONS : In between the aforementioned excellent scenes are many. many boring diversions to other, insignificant characters, pointless flavour dramatics and details. I'm talking a 60 - 40 or 65 - 35 ratio of slop to brilliance. The plot swings between meh and AWESOME, with no in between.

Overall, whether I would suggest this manga to you depends on your willingness to skim a big big bunch of slow - ass moments for a lesser percentage of great ones (and there are a total of 84 chapters). It's the kind of story that doesn't begin to truly shine until you reach the end, imo. I personally finished it because the anticipation buildup worked on a bored sucker like me. It was the final chapters that gripped me to write the following analysis. HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD.

Speaking of the ending and of Seigen, Fujiki explicitly says in that final arc that Seigen 'was pride itself' and 'was disgusted at being ordered to kill'. Throughout the story we're shown multiple instances of people at all positions in the samurai / feudal hierarchy resolving to humiliate and harm others, or putting themselves in great peril / abjection, because they are ordered to by a superior they respect or fear. The Kogan school does many cruel things like the 'beautification', inventing murder culprits and enacting career - destroying punishment on Seigen, all to maintain their supremacy. Fujiki apathetically slices off the fingers of one who asked for a friendly duel, only because he guilelessly stated the fact of Seigen's victory over Iwamoto Kogan. Of course, these things were sanctioned by the moral code of that time, but then our faithful samurai are often on their receiving end - the futawa to prove absolute obedience, loyalty to your senile master even when he slices your gums open, gratitute to Kogan who gave them the chance to become samurai and rise in society even though it involved incredibly dangerous training. I don't entirely fault the Kogan disciples for this attachment though, seeing as they were struggling in life before their sensei took them in.

On the other hand is Seigen, who embodies individualism and self - determination. He doesn't subscribe to dehumanising merit, fealty before mercy or lauded servitude over concrete personal gain and independence. He wants to be his own master. He's not self - sacrificing, he does kill or endanger lives when he thinks it advantageous to his plans - see him killing his acupressure teacher who disapproved of martial kosshi jutsu, his former martial arts instructor, and - if I'm not wrong - his mother, to either end her misery and his heartbreak over it, avoid shame by association, or as a symbolic sloughing of his burden. He also tries out risky sword techniques on and involves Iku in his revenge plans. It's possible that he was the one who tied Fujiki's armour too tight so he could then rescue and one - up him. But he does this all to rise to a life of security, pleasure and respect from his horrible condition as a prostitute's child. He doesn't play by the feudal system's extortionary and unnatural ideal of bushido and lord - worship. He uses the system to his own ends or rejects it. At the same time, he has a rather humane side - rages at his mother's deprivation, empathises with and looks after a scorned beggar, refuses to allow the Todouza member to demean himself while exalting him, asserts the innate equality of humans across social classes, feels camaraderie with his fellow disciples assuming they shared his views. He does care for Iku, too, and can at the very least recognise Mie's agony at being imperiously pinned down to mate for the sake of the clan.

In the final battle, Fujiki does not waver while rending Seigen's body in two. He reminisces about his past with him, but his thirst for vengeance does not falter. It is only when he is ordered to rip off the head of this rival that he quakes. Like he says, Seigen was pride personified, someone who hated being a tool of others. Fujiki despised Seigen but also genuinely admired him as a swordsman and a paragon of unfettered insight, selfhood and freedom. He also knew that until that point Seigen had the favour of even the Shogun's brother. To see how quickly the aristocrats changed their tune upon his defeat, calling him a presumptuous blind man unfit for the sacred battle grounds, and urging this disrespect to his corpse as both a Samurai rite and a test of deference, breaks Fujiki's worldview. He does it anyway after hesitating a while, probably to restore the Kogan clan's standing in the Shogunate.

He is shell - shocked and looks to Mie for comfort but she has already killed herself. Why ? Because earlier, Mie had latched onto Seigen for being the only one to stand up for her personhood against his lord's orders. She considered him one of the few who were humans and not puppets. After Seigen's 'betrayal' of the clan, she looks to Fujiki as another dude who commits to retribution and restoration against all odds - seemingly a person with agency. But when she sees him, her source of optimism, becoming the ultimate quiescent pawn in desecrating Seigen, she loses all hope in a dignified, self - sovereign life in this cruel society of puppets and puppeteers. To renew the clan would require such acts routinely conducted in unfeeling thraldom and self - preservation. Mie, someone who yearned to break free of such dog - like conduct, could never stomach this.

Some other interesting things I noticed - one, if I'm not misremembering, then Seigen's revenge killings of the Kogan disciples only gave Mie joy for his revival. On the night Seigen was to arrive in person, logically to kill his final wrongdoer, Mie was euphoric. She never expected that he'd kill her dad. Does that mean she believed Fujiki to be the target, and was totally fine with it ? That makes sense considering she likely scorned him for remaining Kogan's lackey even during her coercion and Seigen's despair. Which means that her later acceptance of him was either forgiveness due to his earnestness or pragmatism in order to avenge her father.

But I'm still confused at why Seigen left a cure for Fujiki's coma. It was such a huge risk to his career and his life and he ultimately paid for it.

It's also noteworthy that the instant before Seigen's death has a dream - like vision of him almost embracing Fujiki. That's not at all out of the blue lol, these two could've been friends and at points wished to understand the other but they took opposing paths and were limited by their own biases. Seigen never came to know that Fujiki fawned over violent Kogan not purely due to calculating or dumb complaisance, but due to a family - like bond. Fujiki never considered Seigen's perspective or his pain until the end.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Found this old acupressure image I did from a course I took way back in massage school.

This is for “Pain and immunity.” Interesting combo.

I have used it in hospitals when drugs didn’t work only to have nurses come up to me and ask, “What did you do?!? And how did that work?”

Thoughts on acupressure? Was it just my touch and connection? Or ischemia and displacement of blood since we are contained sponges??

#acupressure #painrelief #pain #acupressurepoints #acupressuremassage #acupressuretherapy #touch #adaptablepolarity

[Adaptable Polarity]

[victoriaviveskhuong]

Tap Into Your Body’s Energy System to Manage Stress and Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are common experiences that many people face on a regular basis. Whether it’s due to work, relationships, or simply the fast-paced nature of modern life, stress and anxiety can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health. Fortunately, there are techniques that can help us manage these feelings and improve our overall wellbeing. One such technique is EFT, also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping Technique.

What is EFT?

EFT is a therapeutic technique that involves tapping on specific meridian points on the body while focusing on a specific issue or problem. The technique stimulates acupressure points by tapping or rubbing on them while focusing on specific issues or traumas and it can balance the body’s energy systems, which can become disrupted during times of stress or anxiety.

How EFT Can Help You Manage Stress and Anxiety

Many people who practice EFT report a reduction in stress and anxiety levels. This is because the technique can help to release negative emotions and beliefs that may be contributing to these feelings. By tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on a particular issue, we can begin to release the emotional charge associated with that issue.

Case Studies

Let’s take a look at a few examples of how EFT has helped individuals manage their stress and anxiety.

Case Study 1: Jane

Jane had been struggling with anxiety for years, particularly in social situations. She had tried various therapies and medications, but nothing seemed to work. After just a few EFT sessions, Jane noticed a significant reduction in her anxiety levels. She was able to attend social events without feeling overwhelmed or anxious, and her overall quality of life improved.

Case Study 2: Tom

Tom had been experiencing high levels of stress due to a demanding job and family responsibilities. He found it difficult to relax and often had trouble sleeping. After practicing EFT for several weeks, Tom reported feeling much calmer and more relaxed. He was able to sleep better at night and felt more equipped to handle the challenges of his daily life.

Case Study 3: Maria

Maria had been dealing with chronic pain for several years. She had tried various treatments, but nothing seemed to alleviate her symptoms. After trying EFT, Maria noticed a significant reduction in her pain levels. She was able to move more freely and found that she had more energy and overall improved mood.

Conclusion:

EFT is a powerful technique that can help us manage stress and anxiety. By tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on a particular issue, we can release negative emotions and beliefs that may be contributing to these feelings. If you’re interested in learning more about EFT and how it can help you manage stress and anxiety, consider taking my EFT course. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of EFT and how to use this powerful technique to address a wide range of issues.

The course includes:

An introduction to the principles of EFT and the tapping points

Techniques for identifying and addressing specific issues using EFT

Strategies for managing stress and anxiety in your daily life

Case studies and real-life examples to help you see the power of EFT in action

Interactive exercises and activities to help you practice and integrate EFT into your life

By taking this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of EFT and how it can help you achieve greater emotional and physical wellbeing. So why wait? Sign up for my EFT course today and start tapping into your full potential! Sign up at https://ReikiWellbeing.org/eft

[sttoru]

I do have discord!! q(≧▽≦q) also anya, do you know how to stop period cramps?? I've been having them since morning💔

ooo can u priv dm me the username so i can add u :3 (if u r okay with that!) && i’m probably late as hell, but im sorry u have to deal with period cramps :<

my advice (also for in the future, if your cramps have already stopped):

abdominal heating pad. literally a life changer. grab yourself an abdominal heating pad, fill it with boiling water and place it or hug it to your stomach. the burning sensation will replace the cramps and it will bring you relief. if you don’t have an abdominal heating pad, you can also get a glass bottle (medium - large one) and fill it with boiling water: BUT LOOK OUT!!!!!!!!! if you choose a glass bottle, make sure to put some cold water first and add liittle by liiiitle of the boiling water so the glass doesn’t randomly break due to its sudden rising temperatures.

you can literally use anything that emanates heat or warmth! though make sure it isn’t like burning your skin. like for the glass bottle: place a towel around it before putting it directly on your stomach to avoid burns. but, i personally like to burn mysef and risk getting scars or burns because the pain is too much sometimes 😭 (i’ve never had any wounds from it so im safe for now)

ginger tea. i know for some it’s digusting (for me too, i literally almost puke whenever i even smell it) but it’s really good for your stomach. even for period pain. also for if you’re nauseous.

stay hydrated! reeaaaally important. especially on your period. my best advice is to add some lemon to your water and drink that. it may ease your cramps after a bit. it’s also good to do that on an empty stomach (also outside of your period)

pain killers. simple, but they do help in some cases. and i noticed that they only really help if you take them on time — and that is when you feel the first cramps (those mild ones). that’s when i’m like ‘shit, im gonna get my period,’ so i rush to take the pain killers that help me most. i can’t really recommend one, because everyone has a different type one that their body reacts well to. BUT, if you don’t want to resort to medicine — i recommend trying the things stated above.

there’s also specific acupressure points in your ear that you can try massaging for 3-5 minutes. i heard it helps for some, for others it doesn’t. you can do it with a pen or pencil if you don’t have that special stick for it or something (she explains in the tiktok).

and of course, look for advice on the internet & try them & see what works best for you! i hope your period cramps lessen and go away soon angel t_t

[bodyawarenyc]

Yoga therapy is not physical therapy. It is a way of becoming present to the experience of the body and mind, a philosophy and an attitude. Through yoga therapy, pain can be interpreted differently. One’s attitude towards the body and its functions and abilities moves towards curiosity and acceptance along with mastery on the subtle level. There are physical and health benefits to the practice of yoga therapy, but ultimately one’s destination is beyond the body, beyond death, into the eternal Divine. 🌳 We have a YIN YOGA PRACTICE INTENSIVE coming April 21-25 at the Woodstock, NY Yoga House. We have monthly training at the Yoga house. Check them out below and in the website. Learn how to heal yourself and others. Click the link in my bio! 🙏🏻❤️ . Trainings @scienceofselfyoga ALL WELCOME 🌳 Yin Yoga Intensive : April 21-25 Woodstock NY 🌳 Yin Yoga TT with Adjustments : Woodstock : June 15-19, 2023 🌳 Meridian Yoga Technique Level 1 : Portugal : July 1-8, 2023 @cocoonportugal 🌳 SOS Advanced Yoga Teacher Training : July 22-29 (part 1) 🌳 MYT Yin Practice Intensive : Woodstock, NY : August 18-22 🌳 Meridian Yoga Technique Level 1 : Woodstock NY : Sept 22-25 💻 Yoga Sutra and Hatha Pradipika: ONLINE : October 21-22 and November 4-5 . VIDEO COURSES: (on the website) 💻 MYT 10hr Intro : self-paced Video version 💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version . 📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon . 🆘 WEEKLY CLASSES : @scienceofselfyoga 💎WED 9:30-11 Vinyasa+Yin In-Person @spiritlab_yoga NYC - on hold until May 🎥 Youtube Yoga videos on “Science of Self Yoga” channel . #yoga #meridians #emotions #acupressure #chakras #energy #fitness #health #divine https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYPpR_gIkP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lonespektr]

SEPTEMBER 6TH HORROR WATCH

The Deep Ones (2021)

I think white people doing love craft could be a fatal error but here we are

Okay strangers

Okay not strangers 🙄🙄

Miscarriage

"old world"

It's annoying when they comedically play what should just be a normal sex between partners

Like do fun and flirty or do sexy

This lets comedically film normal is not now nor has never been it

It's like when marvel stomps on every joke

Miscarriage trauma and the guy is whatever's about it

Not surprisingly the woman is already cast in black with a vague whore stamp cause she had sex but failed to produce a baby so WHORE even in marriage and trying for one

Alien

And preggers

Very clear mystical pregnancy

Normal depiction of boobs is good if there's equal opportunity treatment for men...

More eggs

This an air b n b?

Hallucinations

Just making up shit, just peak men shit

6AfuckingM

Bruh you didn't wake ha?

Make sure to apologize for being a frigid bitch for not having sex post miscarriage

Out of the boat alone

Call in for doc / sleeping plotting against her

Trident lore 🔱

Oh sis is preggers too

Luddite commune

Was Lovecraft also anti tech punk ass too?

Journey

The light

Lol he doesn't know what fucking Cthulhu is 🤣🤣

Hypnosis already

Being on your knees before a woman is inherently degrading but also to make it clear we are going to have a guy there behind him and do some tentacle penetration

Full robes of course the woman is bleeding preggars in pain and simulated Cthulhu sexual assault 🙄

White guy is chosen by Cthulhu

Eggs 🙄clams🙄

Candid camera

Doc dropped by lol old school

Sis finally let's her guard down because the doc knows some acupressure after being the only one with common sense

But they always hobble a woman by preggers or other ailments

Lol doc got a home lab?

Missing woman

The not believed "crazy" she said ACAB

How u tell somebody business like that?

She said why don't you do a welfare check on her steada bothering me

Fishy 🤣

What's with the universally poor application of lipstick

Got the light

Sinister very male response to truth from women and excuses

Lol preggers fetish

Gills

Echolocation

Tentacles got our town nutter

She knows

You already brought her to us

Jasmine awaits

This lady isn't door a poor job acting necessarily but she's off.. somehow

Now another scripture

Party time

This is the fifth time they have said his name and I'm sorry I'm too dumb i don't understand the reference

AA welcome

Petri is obviously a peter derivative...rock

Kid in a creepy mask

Lots of simulation of substance use w/o much substance use

Already asked to swing!

Trying to tell the ratio

Vessels to the old ones

Again not subtle which seems anti Lovecraft

So many uncomfortable close ups

Bro where she go to get that drink russia?

9 months today 😬

Moving here

Lol she can't even think of an excuse not to stay

Lol cuban time

Fire fertility show

They actually hired somebody 🤣

I like that the woman are all middle aged regular looking my baby likes you

Oh yea that was the one kid there despite all the pregnancy

Chanting and planning to impregnate the women

There's something sinister about mens ignorance to the situation in horror films it's misogynistic although i can't place why

Webbed fingers

And these poor women talking sense

Talking sense is awful in a horror film

Oop name drop the man books on the shelf have secret letters

10 months from today 😂 i suppose we wouldn't know what day it is so

But it's old

Bits of german

Stranded guest afraid

I always feel like somebody's watching me

I like the silly little projections of scenes on the letter

These women win being the most realistic in a horror film

Lol straight to cult

Lol she said necrmbkomicon stuff 🤣🤣

Everybody crowded watching in that security room is taking me out the robes

Omg that old man chasing a car on foot!!

Got her

That's the other kid i guess

Bruh that was HELLA close to the house

Now she looking for phone and passport

Here goes the nanny cam

Poorly placed mic

Mam well past time to EXIT

phone didn't work, now it do, MAM

Odd tones

Lights

And the door

The hell kinda knife is that

Petri out

Secret room

Dagon!

Knew it

Thank you

Petri useless

She ran Anyway after waiting

Now he got it

Help who? Now we in stupid horror movie antics

You ALREADY established the cult

They flicked a switch now she dumb

Caveman

More children

At least they aren't pretending it isn't rape, that would have been worse

They utilize the intimacy anchor to convey he's lost instead of the other way around, that is they usually fail to do the task not initiate a poor mimicry of it

I guess points for the rape being guttural screams of agony not salacious

Putting the camera alongside the aggressors elecits different emotions

I believe this one was attempting to do a bystander helplessness thing

Esp considering the last scene

These are ineffective without hope at the end like the letter, something that assists the next victim

[chocahontas]

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Massages in Bangkok

Bangkok, the bustling capital city of Thailand, is known for its rich culture, vibrant street life, delicious street food, and of course, its world-class massage parlors. If you're looking to unwind and rejuvenate yourself after a long day of sightseeing, then you're in luck because Bangkok has a plethora of massage options to choose from. Whether you're looking for a traditional Thai massage, a luxurious spa experience, or a unique and innovative massage technique, you're sure to find something that suits your needs in Bangkok. Feel free to visit their website at best massages in bangkok for more details.

Here are some of the best massages in Bangkok that you can enjoy during your stay:

Traditional Thai Massage Thai massage is one of the most popular massage styles in Bangkok and is known for its therapeutic benefits. This ancient practice involves a combination of yoga-like stretches, acupressure, and other techniques to help improve flexibility, circulation, and overall well-being. If you're looking for an authentic Thai massage experience, head to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's oldest and most famous temples, where you can enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the peaceful surroundings of a temple courtyard.

Oil Massage Oil massage is another popular massage style in Bangkok and is known for its relaxing and rejuvenating effects. This massage style uses warm oil to help release tension and improve circulation, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to unwind after a long day of exploring the city. Some of the best oil massage parlors in Bangkok include Namm Spa, Bodhi Serene, and Sabai Body Temple.

Foot Massage If you've been walking around Bangkok all day and are in need of some pampering, then a foot massage is the perfect choice. Foot massage is a popular and affordable option in Bangkok, and you can find many street-side shops offering this service. During a foot massage, your therapist will focus on specific pressure points in your feet to help improve overall health and relaxation.

Aromatherapy Massage Aromatherapy massage is a relaxing and rejuvenating massage style that uses essential oils to help promote overall well-being. These oils are chosen based on their therapeutic properties and are combined with massage techniques to create a soothing and rejuvenating experience. Some of the best aromatherapy massages in Bangkok can be found at Bodhi Spa, The Oriental Spa, and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental.

Hot Stone Massage Hot stone massage is a unique and innovative massage style that uses heated stones to help release tension and improve circulation. This massage style is perfect for anyone looking for a luxurious spa experience, and you can find some of the best hot stone massages in Bangkok at The Grand Hyatt Erawan Spa, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and The Siam Spa.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a way to unwind and rejuvenate yourself during your stay in Bangkok, then you're sure to find the perfect massage to suit your needs. From traditional Thai massages to luxurious spa experiences, there's something for everyone in this vibrant city. So why wait? Book your massage today and start relaxing and rejuvenating your mind, body, and soul!