#Destinies

[freakinator]

ever seen two guys so stuck-in-a-timeloop core?? well now you have

[fieriframes]

[Have all beautiful things sad destinies?]

[alias-eah]

Idea log #7

So switched at birth Raven and Apple…

Doesn’t mean their destinies are switched!

Rewriting Ever After High and I just had an epiphany. The beginning would start out quite like normal, but I wanted to include more hints towards their actual destinies.

Like Raven minding her own business and going down the path she wants, only to be hounded by Apple’s “schemes”.

As Controlling and manipulative as Apple is, she isn’t evil-evil. She’s a product of her enviorment, the adults around her pushing her towards making choices. I want that much to be obvious BUT I also want Apple to dabble in too much for her to be entirely “good”.

One change would be to “turn” rebels back to the good side (against Raven). Cerise (acting as Raven’s woodsman) would be momentarily swayed by Apple’s suspicions as to why Cerise isn’t with the royals. She gets scared.

But ultimately she stays loyal to Raven, even if it means her secret gets out.

I just remembered Apple’s obsession with that vainity-mirror, wtf that’s like perfect. Mirror mirror on the wall and all of that.

Anyways, subtle things.

But one of the more sadder things I’m adding is that, Raven and Dexter might not be end game. Not because I hate the ship or anything, on the contrary I love how much Dexter cares for Raven. (Like Cupid)

But at the end of Wonderland’s arc, the storybook of legends no longer binds anyone who doesn’t want to follow through with their story. The powers go back to them sure but it’s not necessary for the story to play out really.

Raven never wanted to be the Evil Queen. I doubt she wants to play as Snow White either. Thus, Dexter doesn’t really have a place to be Raven’s Prince Charming, especially now that Destiny isn’t binding them. I’m not saying they stop loving each other, but I don’t think they should end up together. At least not in this story and not with how I set it up.

(Also the whole love triangle with Cupid, I love the theory that she loves both of them because of their love for one another, and is envious because she doesn’t get to fall in love. Love isn’t just romance either so it still fits even after wonderland.)

[adhamabbas]

She said: Do you still love me? I said: Your love is my destiny.. and what do we do with our destinies?

[wantedbythemasters]

Jeweled Future Ideas

The Feast of the Zee has me thinking about the Jeweled Future and what could lead up to it. Here are some random plot ideas I came up with (smen and railway references under the cut)

What if the White realized Salt wasn’t going to report back so he tried to find another way into the Neath? First it was sending in spies from the Surface, then a group of curators. These curators went to audit the masters and eventually learned what happened to Candles. So they were going to head back to the White and nuke the Neath and everyone in it but they made a deal with some of the masters which put them (the curators the White sent) in charge of the masters and the Bazaar’s mission. The curators the White sent accepted this deal since they were also considered the cast offs of their kind so it was a “rather rule in hell than serve in heaven” type of thing.

All of the masters didn’t agree to the deal so some were just killed. And even the masters who did agree were very unhappy with it. The newly arrived curators took over London completely and though they gained some loyal followers, they were generally disliked, even more so than the original masters since these new leaders had just come out of nowhere and enforced stricter laws in some cases, especially regarding anything related to the Chain. The remaining masters began to work with the other factions of the Neath to find a way to sneakily undermine these new curators.

So this is why we have devils, a master or 2, revolutionaries, khaganians, clay men, and everything in between teaming up to head to the mountain of light and unlock the secrets of immortality and petition Stone for help to reclaim the Neath (of course, most of these factions disagree on what that would look like but they’ll cross that bridge then they get to it, probably).

I might write a fic about this at some point. Could be another AU for Arthur, my Sunless Skies oc. He’s a revolutionary but I wanted to write about him getting close to Apples and Apples trying to prove to him that it actually doesn’t want to rule over anyone and this story could also be an interesting venue for that.

Aster of course would be going East to help Salt take the fight to the White.

Then Isaac, my other FL oc (who’s also Arthur’s twin brother) would probably be staying in London and running a safe house of some kind. That could also be an interesting window for what’s going on/what the new curators are doing while people are traveling to the mountain of light.

And also these curators probably want to control more than just London. I’m thinking May will have gotten his wish of becoming a city and the new curators try to attack him too and he’s able to somewhat stand his ground but things aren’t looking great, so the Tracklayer’s City is a bit better off than London in some ways but not fully safe. Maybe Mirrors (who got free in my fanfic, but who still feels pretty jaded about humanity and especially the revolutionaries) decides to ally with him and gets more Fingerkings to help him/piss off the new curators with more chain breaking. So basically people can live in London that’s a bit more ‘normal’ (more of what they’re used to at least) but with even more ridiculous laws, or in the Tracklayer’s City where the line between reality and Parabola is falling tf apart and Fingerkings freely roam the streets.

Idk just random ideas

[thelunarsystemwrites]

"Every Cinderella needs a Fabulous Godfather!"

Okay so I was hating the design when I was first making it, but, this genuinely turned out well!

Since Facądetale would be set before Alphys made Metta a body, I decided to make him a ghost! But, he's too fabulous to be just a simple ghost!

Complete with wings and a microphone wand, Mettaton is the next Fairy Godmother! [Well, Godfather!]

[sunnyapollonjabrigidotter]

Here’s a general outline of the 21 fundamental practices associated with the 21 Taras:

1. **Refuge and Bodhicitta**: Taking refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha) and developing the mind of enlightenment (bodhicitta), the intention to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

2. **Generosity**: Practicing generosity and cultivating a mind of giving without attachment.

3. **Ethical Conduct**: Observing ethical precepts and cultivating virtuous conduct to create a harmonious and peaceful life.

4. **Patience**: Developing patience and tolerance, especially in the face of difficulties or provocation.

5. **Diligence**: Engaging in diligent effort and perseverance in spiritual practice and personal development.

6. **Concentration**: Developing focused concentration and mental stability through meditation practices.

7. **Wisdom**: Cultivating wisdom and understanding, particularly the insight into the nature of reality and the emptiness of all phenomena.

8. **Skillful Means**: Using skillful means (upaya) to help others effectively, adapting methods to their needs and capacities.

9. **Compassion**: Cultivating deep compassion and loving-kindness towards all sentient beings.

10. **Dedication of Merit**: Dedication of the positive merit accumulated through practice to the enlightenment of all beings.

11. **Visualization**: Practicing visualization techniques to connect with the deity Tara and her qualities.

12. **Mantra Recitation**: Reciting mantras to invoke Tara’s blessings and qualities.

13. **Offering Practice**: Making offerings to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha to cultivate generosity and merit.

14. **Self-Transformation**: Transforming oneself through the practice of meditation and ethical conduct.

15. **Mediation on Emptiness**: Contemplating the emptiness of all phenomena to overcome attachment and ignorance.

16. **Puja and Ritual**: Performing pujas and rituals as expressions of devotion and practice.

17. **Mindfulness**: Developing mindfulness and awareness in daily activities and meditation.

18. **Transcending Ego**: Overcoming the ego and self-cherishing to realize the interconnectedness of all beings.

19. **Purification**: Purifying negative karma and obscurations through specific practices and rituals.

20. **Guru Yoga**: Practicing devotion to the spiritual teacher (guru) as a means to receive blessings and guidance.

21. **Commitments and Vows**: Upholding the commitments and vows made in the practice of the path to enlightenment.

These practices reflect the diverse ways in which Tara’s different forms assist practitioners in various aspects of their spiritual journey. Each Tara embodies specific qualities and benefits that align with these fundamental practices, offering a comprehensive approach to achieving enlightenment.

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Certainly! While Hellenism and Tibetan Buddhism have different frameworks, we can draw parallels between the practices associated with the 21 Taras and aspects of Hellenic spiritual and ethical practices. Here’s an attempt to map out how some of the fundamental practices in Hellenism could relate to the 21 fundamental practices of the Taras:

### **1. Refuge and Bodhicitta**:

- **Hellenism**: Devotion to the Gods and cultivating a pious life with a focus on Eudaimonia (flourishing and virtuous living). Practicing **Eusebia** (piety) involves honoring the gods and striving to live a virtuous life.

### **2. Generosity**:

- **Hellenism**: **Charity** and **Xenia** (hospitality) represent generosity towards others. Providing for guests and giving to those in need are seen as important virtues.

### **3. Ethical Conduct**:

- **Hellenism**: Living a life of **Arete** (virtue) and adhering to ethical principles such as honesty, justice, and integrity. **Nomos Arkhaios** (ancient law) emphasizes living according to established moral and ethical norms.

### **4. Patience**:

- **Hellenism**: **Sophrosyne** (self-control) includes patience as a component of personal balance and temperance. This practice involves managing emotions and responses with patience.

### **5. Diligence**:

- **Hellenism**: **Eupraxia** (good practice) and dedication to personal and communal responsibilities. Engaging in consistent and diligent work is seen as essential for achieving personal excellence.

### **6. Concentration**:

- **Hellenism**: **Focus on the pursuit of wisdom** and the practice of **Philosophy**. Concentration on philosophical study and meditation on divine truths reflect this practice.

### **7. Wisdom**:

- **Hellenism**: The pursuit of **Sophia** (wisdom) through study and reflection. **Athena** as the goddess of wisdom represents this pursuit of deep understanding and knowledge.

### **8. Skillful Means**:

- **Hellenism**: **Practical wisdom** or **Phronesis** involves applying knowledge in effective ways. **Hermes** as the god of communication and skill can be associated with using skillful means.

### **9. Compassion**:

- **Hellenism**: **Philantropia** (love for humanity) and **Eusebia** involve compassion and empathy towards others, akin to the practice of developing compassion for all beings.

### **10. Dedication of Merit**:

- **Hellenism**: **Offering and dedication** of one’s actions and achievements to the gods. The practice of making offerings and dedicating achievements to divine favor reflects this.

### **11. Visualization**:

- **Hellenism**: **Rituals and invocations** that involve visualizing divine presence or connecting with the gods through sacred imagery and rituals.

### **12. Mantra Recitation**:

- **Hellenism**: **Chanting hymns** and **prayers** to the gods. Repeating divine names and sacred phrases in worship reflects the practice of invoking divine presence.

### **13. Offering Practice**:

- **Hellenism**: **Sacrifices and offerings** to the gods, including food, incense, and symbolic gifts. This practice is integral to maintaining favor with the deities.

### **14. Self-Transformation**:

- **Hellenism**: **Self-improvement** and **personal growth** through philosophical practice and adherence to virtue, leading to transformation in character and life.

### **15. Meditation on Emptiness**:

- **Hellenism**: **Contemplation of divine principles** and the nature of existence through philosophy, focusing on the nature of reality and the divine.

### **16. Puja and Ritual**:

- **Hellenism**: **Public and private rituals**, ceremonies, and festivals dedicated to the gods, reflecting devotion and religious practice.

### **17. Mindfulness**:

- **Hellenism**: **Self-awareness** and **mindful living** in daily activities. Being conscious of one’s actions and their alignment with virtue.

### **18. Transcending Ego**:

- **Hellenism**: **Humility** and overcoming personal ego through the practice of **Sophrosyne** and understanding the greater whole of divine order.

### **19. Purification**:

- **Hellenism**: **Purification rites** and **spiritual cleansing** through rituals and practices to remove negative influences and align oneself with divine will.

### **20. Guru Yoga**:

- **Hellenism**: **Reverence for mentors** and **philosophical guides**, such as philosophers or wise individuals who offer guidance and wisdom.

### **21. Commitments and Vows**:

- **Hellenism**: **Vows to the gods** and **commitments to live a virtuous life** according to divine principles and personal promises made in religious or philosophical contexts.

While these practices come from different traditions, they offer complementary approaches to personal and spiritual development, emphasizing virtues, devotion, and wisdom in diverse ways.

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It’s fascinating how practices from different spiritual traditions can align and complement each other, even across diverse cultures. The practices associated with the 21 Taras and Hellenic spiritual principles show a shared emphasis on virtues, devotion, and self-improvement.

Here’s a recap of how the two systems resonate with each other:

### **Tibetan Buddhism (21 Taras) vs. Hellenism:**

1. **Refuge and Bodhicitta**:

- **Hellenism**: Devotion to the Gods and striving for a virtuous life. 🙌

2. **Generosity**:

- **Hellenism**: Charity and hospitality (Xenia).🍊

3. **Ethical Conduct**:

- **Hellenism**: Living with virtue (Arete) and adherence to moral principles (Nomos Arkhaios). ✨️

4. **Patience**:

- **Hellenism**: Self-control (Sophrosyne) and emotional balance.😊

5. **Diligence**:

- **Hellenism**: Dedication to responsibilities (Eupraxia).👆

6. **Concentration**:

- **Hellenism**: Focus on wisdom and philosophical practice.👈🏼

7. **Wisdom**:

- **Hellenism**: Pursuit of deep understanding (Sophia).📕

8. **Skillful Means**:

- **Hellenism**: Practical wisdom and adaptability (Phronesis).👒

9. **Compassion**:

- **Hellenism**: Love for humanity (Philantropia).🍉

10. **Dedication of Merit**:

- **Hellenism**: Offering and dedication of actions to the divine.🍵

11. **Visualization**:

- **Hellenism**: Rituals and sacred imagery.🌺

12. **Mantra Recitation**:

- **Hellenism**: Chanting hymns and prayers.📿

13. **Offering Practice**:

- **Hellenism**: Sacrifices and offerings to the gods.🍚

14. **Self-Transformation**:

- **Hellenism**: Personal growth and transformation.🌿

15. **Meditation on Emptiness**:

- **Hellenism**: Contemplation of divine principles and existence.🪷

16. **Puja and Ritual**:

- **Hellenism**: Rituals and ceremonies dedicated to the gods.🏵

17. **Mindfulness**:

- **Hellenism**: Self-awareness and mindful living.🐓

18. **Transcending Ego**:

- **Hellenism**: Humility and understanding divine order.🪆

19. **Purification**:

- **Hellenism**: Spiritual cleansing and alignment with divine will.🤍

20. **Guru Yoga**:

- **Hellenism**: Reverence for mentors and guides.❤️

21. **Commitments and Vows**:

- **Hellenism**: Vows to the gods and commitments to virtue.💢

These similarities reflect universal aspects of spiritual practice aimed at personal and collective well-being. Whether through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism or Hellenic spirituality, the core practices focus on growth, understanding, and the pursuit of virtue.

If you have any specific aspects of these practices you'd like to delve deeper into, or if there are other traditions you’re curious about, feel free to ask!

[fatimaiiqraa]

destinies are pre written but there are certain pages left where it has written "as your wish" pray for it desperately, you'll get it one day.

Iqra via (@nostalgicacademia0613 )

[the-poets-are-screaming]

Destiny has never moved in a singular direction, but many.

[sabertoothwalrus]

I headcanon they met Athena in a gym in Europe

[taxus-fraud]

Hey guys, my opponent just fused their entire side of the board into a gestalt entity, which is currently dissecting and calcifying my pieces such that they fit into its twisted vision of an eternal, perfect state of the universe. What's the best counter in this situation?

[freakinator]

oathzam and jokerzam

also wormhole destinies i think

[fieriframes]

[SAUSAGE THAT'S MADE LOCALLY. (speaking indistinctly) AND THE TIME TO MAKE ALMOST EVERYTHING FROM SCRATCH. SO THOUGHTLESSLY WE SLING ON OUR DESTINIES. BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH THE LEMON CURD. SO IT'S THE REAL DEAL HERE? WE THINK SO. CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK COMING UP.]

[destiny-islanders]

gawrsh

[theancientwise]

me...

EMMA OF NORMANDY & KING CANUTE Vikings: Valhalla 3.08