#Creations Renew

[enigma020]

Kuubii does, indeed, not like being called small-

Anyways, meet the last hidden member of the family. The middle child.

Sally Winterra.

[848ellie]

Butterfly Wings 🦋 The butterfly is a symbol of the divine feminine, unfolding with grace. Each delicate wing carries the essence of creation and transformation. As it takes flight, we see the divine feminine rise and inspire others, reminding us of the beauty and elegance of change.

[wayti-blog]

Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.

Ursula K. Le Guin

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

New Creations in Christ

This means that our knowledge of men can no longer be based on their outward lives (indeed, even though we knew Christ as a man we do not know him like that any longer). For if a man is in Christ he becomes a new person altogether—the past is finished and gone, everything has become fresh and new. All this is God’s doing, for he has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ; and he has made us agents of the reconciliation. God was in Christ personally reconciling the world to himself—not counting their sins against them—and has commissioned us with the message of reconciliation. We are now Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were appealing direct to you through us. As his personal representatives we say, “Make your peace with God.” For God caused Christ, who himself knew nothing of sin, actually to be sin for our sakes, so that in Christ we might be made good with the goodness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 | J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) The New Testament in Modern English by J.B Phillips copyright © 1960, 1972 J. B. Phillips. Cross References: Numbers 7:64; Psalm 32:2; Isaiah 27:5; Isaiah 43:18-19; Isaiah 53:12; Isaiah 65:17; Malachi 2:7; Romans 4:8; Romans 5:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:5

[c0rvidfagg0try]

Do u think Crowley is ultimately happy he fell? Because he gets to witness Earth and all of its beauty?

[turiyatitta]

The Eternal Renewal

Embracing the Continuum of Birth WithinIn the vast expanse of existence, where time weaves through the essence of being, a profound truth murmurs to those willing to listen: Every day is your birthday. This statement, far from being a mere poetic flourish, unveils the cyclical nature of our existence, where each moment is a celebration of birth, a testament to the miraculous cycle of being and…

[anxiouspotatorants]

I wasn’t planning on publicly engaging with this fandom because puzzle box shows tend to go in wild directions (and I’ve been burned too many times by non-puzzle box shows taking wildly bad turns), and the cancellation did make me wonder if it was even worth maintaining an emotional investment.

But actually the cancellation lit a fire under my ass and I’m experiencing brainrot. And even though it probably won’t be saved I still have hope.

renew 1899.

[true-blue-sonic]

A possible explanation of the reason why Espio lacks the clear heart shape that he's basically always shown with (both Classic and Modern) in Sonic X is because I believe they based their reference sheet on Sonic Heroes, where his model indeed does not have the little 'dip' between the two round parts of the heart:

You could argue it's a little bit present in the CGI model on the right, but definitely not as elaborate as in later games and artworks. So that explains that one detail about Sonic X that has been irking me for ages!

[dailyeca]

Creator and Creation: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

[1-1-s1ay-2-2]

Understanding Promises | Explained

Do you know how in a fish tank (a pool full of visibly fluid hydrogen), the bubbles that circulate the water...there are those oxygen bubbles that are being forced upward to the surface, flowing toward the reunion of where they originated, the surrounding air...

Oxygen bubbles formed in a pool of hydrogen/oxygen (water) rush upward to the surface to break free of the fluid hydrogen/oxygen to return to the vast air (oxygen) from where they started.

Bubbles get formed in H2O as small pockets of trapped Oxygen which then travel through the pool of Hydrogen/Oxygen mix.

The force being applied -- the tube with the mechanism -- produces the force of energy that travels through the tube, which creates the tiny, trapped orbs of oxygen known as the bubbles we see bursting forth at the surface of the water.

That is basically the outward force being applied while separating the oxygen from the hydrogen, forming a bubble, and because the bubble of just oxygen (gas) is now lighter than the heavier combo of hydrogen and oxygen (water), they automatically flow upward.

Bubbles rise.

Right now, as a human on Earth, it's like you are a carbon print of your true, spiritual self. An echo of physicality in the ever~universal order of light and creation energy.

Your infinite self is made of eternal energy...like a star~dust heart encased in a metal cage. Your body is like the metal cage and your spirit is like the star~dust heart. Living life is like taking a journey while existing within the confines of a metal cage. Earth is physically elemental indeed. Earth is like a carbon-based, third-dimensional paper, the elemental cages are our bodies.

But our spirits -- our infinite spirits and eternal souls -- eventually grow and evolve and progress out of the cages. We eventually ascend and transcend the "cage" and the elemental life of living on Earth.

Your spirit is currently bound by the carbon-based vessel you are equipped with in taking this temporal, physical journey as your human self on Earth. But...your eternal soul is not bound by the carbon vessel you currently inhabit. Your soul is only bound to your carbon-based vessel now, but it won't always be.

The carbon vessel (a human body) expires according to an Earthly timeline -- as we know everything that is born and lives in the carbon cycle also dies within the carbon cycle -- but the soul doesn't expire.

Souls (the spirit of a soul) is lighter than the heavy elementals of life that surround us. The spiritual aspects of existence are "lighter" than the physical aspects of existence. Your infinite spirit is lighter than the carbon-based vessel which homes it. Your eternal soul is lighter than the mortal flesh which surrounds it.

We are comprising physical vessels because physical vessels are required to take this journey as human beings on planet Earth.

But your spirit, your soul is lighter than your body.

So, even though your body is heavy and bound by the weight of gravity and the elemental forces that keep you sustained on Earth, your soul is like a feather being housed inside a tower made of stone.

But you see, like bubbles springing forth from a pool of water, everything is transformed throughout the process of creation and regeneration. Even souls.

What started as fluid water, when an outside force was applied, transformed into flowing bubbles (tiny orbs of oxygen within the heavier hydrogen and oxygen combo known as H2O) which then returned to where it started which then restored to how it was before to be born again from the vastness of the creation~energy that births all light and life into existence.

That is how the journey of a soul works, too!

Souls rise!

The force of gravity and magnetism and the constraints of physical life are like the tube with a motor attached that pushes the bubbles to the surface of a fish tank full of water, only concerning human life, it's the force that pushes your soul to excel toward the everlasting light.

Like the oxygen bubbles in a pool of hydrogen/oxygen rush to the surface to reunite with the oxygen air around it from which it came, our souls are being pushed through the fluid energy we call life, causing our souls to flow upward in an effort to return to the everlasting eternal light from which we originated.

It's why people who've had "near death" experiences see a "light at the end of a tunnel."

What they were really seeing was the opening to the ever~verses...the doorway to eternity, to ever~life and never~death! The outer realm that we are not equipped to see or perceive as human beings.

But, that's what transcendence is...the gift of knowing and believing and eventually achieving...the promise of eternal life given to us by Jesus Christ!!! The angels will guide us always! God's got this!

The Holy Spirit is light and warmth and love and truth.

Think of when a human body expires...the warmth leaves the empty, carbon vessel and the vessel begins to grow cold. We call that death of the physical body. Because there is no life energy left in the vessel. Life energy is God. Life energy is infinite. Life energy is warm and full of light -- God's renewing, creation energy. Life energy is the part of us that we can't see but we are aware it exists.

A human's life energy contains their soul signature -- or their uniquely, divine, interdimensional identity.

The soul never dies or expires. The spirit is infinite and can be renewed over and over again in various, physical forms.

The spirit and the soul are separate but also the same.

The spirit can be detached from the soul, while the soul still exists as itself. The soul is of the infinite spirit. The infinite spirit is of God. Everything in existence is connected to God's infinite life energy.

This is the promise of eternal life. Ever~renewal and ever~light!

New bodies, new lives...forever and ever!

We are carbon now...but we won't always be!

Heaven is real! Angels are real! God and His Son and the Holy Spirit are the most real deals there are!

Personal Note: When I was born, I nearly died because a drunk doctor delivered me while under the influence of alcohol. I was in a coma hooked up to a breathing machine in an incubator for the first week of my life with a sticky substance of afterbirth coating my lungs, and unable to breathe on my own. I had a near-death experience as a newborn baby, but because I was in fact a newborn babe, I could not tell anyone about the experience. Indeed, I did have the experience no less, despite my age, and not being able to communicate the experience at that time. But, I do remember...the deepest parts of my heart and soul and spirit and mind...remember. For some reason though, God wanted me to stay and live a life and maybe, perhaps, share the memory of my experience now.

[vulcanette]

truly, Fred Durst. It’s just one of those days!

[enigma020]

Y’all have no idea how long I hope and longed for the day for my break to be over.

Let’s continue! ✨

[wayti-blog]

It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.

Rainer Maria Rilke

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

New Creations in Christ

This means that our knowledge of men can no longer be based on their outward lives (indeed, even though we knew Christ as a man we do not know him like that any longer). For if a man is in Christ he becomes a new person altogether—the past is finished and gone, everything has become fresh and new. All this is God’s doing, for he has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ; and he has made us agents of the reconciliation. God was in Christ personally reconciling the world to himself—not counting their sins against them—and has commissioned us with the message of reconciliation. We are now Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were appealing direct to you through us. As his personal representatives we say, “Make your peace with God.” For God caused Christ, who himself knew nothing of sin, actually to be sin for our sakes, so that in Christ we might be made good with the goodness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 | J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) The New Testament in Modern English by J.B Phillips copyright © 1960, 1972 J. B. Phillips. Cross References: Numbers 7:64; Psalm 32:2; Isaiah 27:5; Isaiah 43:18-19; Isaiah 53:12; Isaiah 65:17; Malachi 2:7; Romans 4:8; Romans 5:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:5

[mirnaheadlines]

Government Policies for a Green Economy: Incentives and Regulations

Green Economy A successful transition to a green economy requires a combination of public and private sector efforts, Green Economy with governments playing a crucial role in setting the framework for this transformation. Policies often target sectors such as energy, transportation, agriculture, waste management, and construction, which are significant contributors to environmental impacts. In this context, incentives and regulations serve as two sides of the policy coin, ensuring both the encouragement of sustainable practices and the enforcement of environmental protection.

One of the main goals of government policies for a green economy is to shift economic activity toward more sustainable practices. This involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energy, and ensuring that economic growth is decoupled from environmental degradation. To achieve these goals, governments employ a wide range of tools, including tax breaks, subsidies, grants, carbon pricing mechanisms, and strict environmental regulations.

A green economy also emphasizes social inclusiveness, Green Economy ensuring that the transition to sustainability benefits all members of society, particularly vulnerable groups who are most affected by environmental degradation. Green Economy Government policies often include provisions for job creation in green industries, education and training for new skills, and social protection measures to ensure that no one is left behind in the transition.

This section will delve into six key areas of government policies for a green economy: renewable energy incentives, carbon pricing mechanisms, green transportation policies, sustainable agriculture support, waste management and recycling regulations, and financial incentives for green innovation.

Renewable Energy Incentives Green Economy

One of the cornerstones of any green economy policy framework is the promotion of renewable energy sources. Governments have introduced a range of incentives to encourage the production and consumption of renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and hydropower. These incentives are critical for reducing reliance on fossil fuels, which are the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Renewable energy incentives often take the form of subsidies and tax breaks. For instance, many governments offer production tax credits (PTCs) and investment tax credits (ITCs) to companies that generate renewable energy or invest in renewable energy infrastructure. These financial incentives lower the cost of renewable energy projects, making them more competitive with traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Feed-in tariffs (FITs) are another common incentive mechanism. Green Economy Under a FIT program, renewable energy producers are guaranteed a fixed price for the electricity they generate, often over a long-term contract. This provides a stable revenue stream and reduces the financial risk associated with renewable energy investments. Net metering programs, which allow individuals and businesses to sell excess renewable energy back to the grid, are another way governments encourage the adoption of renewable technologies.

Governments also support renewable energy through research and development (R&D) funding. Green Economy By investing in the development of new technologies, governments can help bring down the cost of renewable energy and make it more accessible. Many governments also provide grants and low-interest loans for renewable energy projects, particularly for smaller-scale projects such as rooftop solar installations.

In addition to financial incentives, governments often mandate the use of renewable energy through renewable portfolio standards (RPS). An RPS requires utilities to obtain a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, creating a guaranteed market for renewable energy. This not only supports the growth of the renewable energy industry but also helps reduce the overall carbon footprint of the energy sector.

Green Economy The combination of financial incentives and regulatory mandates has been instrumental in driving the rapid growth of renewable energy in many parts of the world. Countries such as Germany, Denmark, and China have become global leaders in renewable energy production, thanks in large part to strong government policies that promote green energy development.

Carbon Pricing Mechanisms

Carbon pricing is a critical tool in the fight against climate change and a key component of government policies for a green economy. By putting a price on carbon emissions, governments create an economic incentive for businesses and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint. There are two main types of carbon pricing mechanisms: carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems.

A carbon tax directly sets a price on carbon by levying a tax on the carbon content of fossil fuels. This encourages businesses and consumers to reduce their use of carbon-intensive energy sources and shift toward cleaner alternatives. The revenue generated from carbon taxes is often used to fund green initiatives, such as renewable energy projects or energy efficiency programs, or to provide rebates to low-income households to offset higher energy costs.

Cap-and-trade systems, also known as emissions trading schemes (ETS), work by setting a limit (or cap) on the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that can be emitted by covered entities, such as power plants or industrial facilities. Companies are issued emission allowances, which they can trade with one another. Companies that can reduce their emissions at a lower cost can sell their excess allowances to companies that face higher costs for reducing emissions. This creates a market for carbon allowances and incentivizes businesses to invest in cleaner technologies.

Both carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems are designed to internalize the environmental cost of carbon emissions, making it more expensive to pollute and more profitable to invest in sustainable practices. These mechanisms can drive innovation, as businesses seek out new technologies and processes to reduce their carbon liabilities.

Several countries and regions have implemented carbon pricing policies with varying degrees of success. The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is one of the largest and most established cap-and-trade programs in the world. Canada has implemented a nationwide carbon tax, with revenue returned to households through rebates. In the United States, some states, such as California, have implemented their own cap-and-trade programs in the absence of a national carbon pricing policy.

However, carbon pricing mechanisms face challenges, including political opposition and concerns about economic competitiveness. In some cases, businesses argue that carbon pricing increases costs and puts them at a disadvantage compared to competitors in countries without similar policies. To address these concerns, governments often include provisions to protect industries that are vulnerable to international competition, such as offering rebates or exemptions for certain sectors.

Green Transportation Policies

Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in urban areas. To promote a green economy, governments are implementing a range of policies aimed at reducing emissions from the transportation sector. These policies focus on promoting the use of public transportation, encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and improving fuel efficiency standards.

One of the most effective ways to reduce transportation emissions is to encourage the use of public transportation. Governments invest in expanding and improving public transit systems, such as buses, trains, and subways, to make them more accessible and attractive to commuters. By providing reliable and affordable public transportation options, governments can reduce the number of cars on the road and lower overall emissions.

In addition to improving public transportation, governments are offering incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs). These incentives often take the form of tax credits or rebates for EV buyers, which help offset the higher upfront cost of electric vehicles compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Some governments also offer additional perks for EV owners, such as access to carpool lanes or free parking in city centers.

Governments are also investing in the infrastructure needed to support electric vehicles, such as building charging stations. A lack of charging infrastructure is often cited as a barrier to EV adoption, so governments play a critical role in addressing this challenge. By providing grants or partnering with private companies, governments can help build a network of charging stations that makes EVs a more convenient option for drivers.

Another important component of green transportation policies is improving fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. Governments set regulations that require automakers to produce vehicles that meet certain fuel efficiency targets, which helps reduce the amount of fuel consumed and the emissions produced by the transportation sector. Some governments also implement vehicle emissions standards, which limit the amount of pollutants that cars and trucks can emit.

In addition to these policies, governments are encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. Investments in bike lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, and bike-sharing programs make it easier for people to choose low-emission forms of transportation. These efforts not only reduce emissions but also improve public health by promoting physical activity.

Sustainable Agriculture Support

Agriculture is both a contributor to and a victim of environmental degradation. It is responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water use, and pollution from fertilizers and pesticides. At the same time, agriculture is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including more frequent droughts, floods, and changing weather patterns. As a result, governments are increasingly focusing on promoting sustainable agricultural practices as part of their green economy policies.

One of the key ways governments support sustainable agriculture is through financial incentives for farmers who adopt environmentally friendly practices. These incentives can take the form of subsidies, grants, or low-interest loans for practices such as organic farming, agroforestry, and conservation tillage. By providing financial support, governments encourage farmers to invest in sustainable practices that might otherwise be cost-prohibitive.

Governments also provide technical assistance and education to help farmers transition to more sustainable practices. This can include training programs on topics such as water conservation, soil health, and pest management, as well as access to research and technology that supports sustainable farming. Extension services, which provide hands-on assistance to farmers, are another important tool for promoting sustainable agriculture.

In addition to financial and technical support, governments implement regulations to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. These regulations can include restrictions on the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers, requirements for buffer zones to protect water sources from agricultural runoff, and mandates for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and manure management.

Governments are also working to promote more sustainable food systems by encouraging the consumption of locally produced and organic foods. Public procurement policies, which require government institutions such as schools and hospitals to purchase a certain percentage of their food from sustainable sources, are one way governments support the development of local, sustainable food systems.

Another important aspect of sustainable agriculture policies is protecting biodiversity and promoting ecosystem services. Governments often provide incentives for farmers to preserve natural habitats on their land, such as wetlands, forests, and grasslands, which provide important ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, water filtration, and pollination. By promoting biodiversity and ecosystem health, governments help ensure that agricultural systems are more resilient to environmental changes.

Waste Management and Recycling Regulations

Effective waste management is a critical component of a green economy. Governments play a key role in regulating waste disposal, promoting recycling, and encouraging the reduction of waste generation. These efforts are aimed at reducing the environmental impact of waste, including greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, pollution from improper disposal, and the depletion of natural resources through excessive consumption.

One of the main ways governments regulate waste is by setting standards for waste disposal. This includes regulating landfills, incinerators, and hazardous waste facilities to ensure that they operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Governments also implement bans or restrictions on certain types of waste, such as single-use plastics, to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or the environment.

In addition to regulating waste disposal, governments are increasingly focusing on promoting recycling and waste reduction. Many governments have implemented extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, which require manufacturers to take responsibility for the disposal of the products they produce. This can include requirements for companies to fund recycling programs or take back products at the end of their life cycle.

Governments also implement policies to encourage households and businesses to recycle more. This can include providing curbside recycling services, setting recycling targets, and offering incentives for recycling, such as deposit return schemes for beverage containers. Public awareness campaigns and education programs are also important tools for promoting recycling and waste reduction.

In some cases, governments use economic instruments to promote waste reduction, such as charging fees for waste disposal or providing financial incentives for businesses that reduce waste. Pay-as-you-throw programs, which charge households based on the amount of waste they generate, are one example of how governments use pricing mechanisms to encourage waste reduction.

Another important component of waste management policies is promoting the circular economy, which focuses on keeping materials in use for as long as possible through recycling, reusing, and remanufacturing. Governments support the circular economy by providing incentives for businesses that adopt circular practices, such as designing products for durability and recyclability, and by setting targets for reducing waste and increasing recycling rates.

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Government Policies for a Green Economy: Incentives and Regulations

[lizzy-bonnet]

Working in the yarn shop on Sundays, I have a group of regulars who come in specifically then for my advice on their knitting projects and over the years I've gotten to know a lot about them - their ailments and their spouses and their children and their careers and their mothers are all things they find themselves telling me about over the course of trying to bring forth a knitted piece. Most of them are women, most of them are over 50, and most of them have been through a lot and are trying to reclaim something for themselves through the act of creation. A while back, one of these older women opened up to me about how when she first came to this country it was just her and her daughter and they were so happy until her husband joined them, when he promptly began making her miserable. Now, decades later, all her children live far away, she spends all her time taking the husband to dialysis, her sciatic is bad and she may need heart surgery (who will take care of her, I find myself wondering), and she comes to see me once a month or so to talk about a new project and tells me it is the only thing she does for herself.

Today she came in with a smile on her face and delightedly introduced me to her son, who will soon move closer to home with his family. Then she says, as if commenting on the weather, that on Friday her husband died, and tomorrow they will hold the funeral. For a second I had tonal whiplash from the conversation and then I realized, oh, you're unburdened now. Like the relief in her face and her body were palpable. The son shows a picture of a cardigan to me and asks if it can be knitted, and we pick out yarn and a pattern. She's so excited to make it for him. She beams when she looks at him; he is tall and handsome and polite, and wants to wear something she made for him. She is proud of this man she raised.

It just made me think of the many, many women who come from cultures where leaving a crappy spouse isn't an option so they shuttle along doing their best and trying to find some beauty and joy in whatever way they can. Kids may not visit often because their spouse isn't welcoming or there is bad blood, so they are lonely. I remind her, we have our social group. She hasn't come to it much before because she is always taking him to dialysis, but now she says she will come often and meet the other women. Many of them are like her, but in the craft they find companionship that has been absent for so much of their lives. I hope there will be renewal for this dear lady and that she can learn more about herself and what brings her joy.