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mojo-txt · 22 days ago

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you can always choose <3 [channeled message]

i have never once believed the lie that in order to do what you want to do, you have to do what you don’t want to do, it’s just never made sense to me. you either do what you want to do or do whatever brings you the least shame or fear until you decide you’re ready to take charge of your own life.

“what about money!” a valid concern. but, to do what you want, you have to prioritize doing what you want. that might mean working odd hours or prioritizing self care to retain the energy to create. the moment you shift the majority of your focus to the money, life will make sure you continue to do so. no matter how “unsavory” or “scary” or "tedious" the solution is, remember that it is no more permanent to your future than your dinner tonight or the route you take through the store. it is a maybe not fun, but necessary bridge that we all must cross to reach our destination. it’s up to you to decide if the journey is worth the time. time that will pass anyway, even if you spend every moment of every day “thinking about it” or “meaning to get to it”.

you can verbalize and script hope and wish for what you want until you're blue in the face. but until you prove your willing to put forth the effort to achieve your desire, whatever that means for you, you’ll continue to only receive what you believe you deserve. so if you say “I'm only willing to do what i want for XYZ!” but you decide to go to college to achieve XYZ, which is what your parents wanted of you. you get to school and are immediately having a terrible experience, no matter what things just don't seem to be aligning. you have two choices, persistence or peace. the option you choose is a direct reflection of what you believe you deserve. if that does not align with what you think you want, investigate if what you want belongs to you or somebody else. if it belongs to you, great! as the author of your reality, you can simply choose to yeet that shit right on out of here and hard pivot. or you can choose to like, resist your true desires and play out what’s likely a generational trauma story… but you know you best, bestie! 😁😆

however, it’s when the want DOESNT belong to you that trips people up. when you realize it doesn’t belong to you, as thEE… y-you know… the…. t-hE? 👂🏾🤚🏾 aAaa, author of your reality, yes! um, you literally just don’t have to do that shit babe 🤣😆🙂‍↔️. not my desire not my problem! HOWEVER.. if you’re a folks who takes the opinions of others entirely too seriously (hey, twin! 👯‍♀️) than this might be the scary option. let me ask you something, are you ready to live life as a human trophy?

like a little golden perfect figure with the perfect life and job and degree and child and spouse. of course, you’ll be loved and revered, wow look at you! you did the hard thing even though it almost killed you! 👏🏾👏🏾 (unnecessary suffering) but is it worth being cold and hollow? is it worth not being able to exist or be recognized outside of the context of achievements you never wanted in the first place? and of course, we all know where trophies go as soon as everyone who even gave a damn about the achievement is passed on. maybe folks will think of you every once in a while. maybe once or twice a year someone will come see you and smile, warm and proud of your hard work. but mostly you're left and forgotten, uncared for in worst case scenarios. now that you sit and collect dust, alone with empty pride and honor, you are forced to realize your hopes, dreams, aspirations have become hard to see, hear and detect in your empty shell of a life creation.

you will have two choices, persist or peace. though this time, you will need to persist in returning to yourself, lest you allow yourself to succumb to the familiar peace of defeat, grief, despair or emptiness. the former may require more effort than you feel capable of giving, but per universal law, your effort towards YOURSELF and YOUR TRUEST DESIRES ONLY must and will be matched. it provides the promise that if you’re willing to put forth the effort to break free of your cold outer shell, despite how long it feels like it’s taking or how uncomfortable it is, there will be help and assistance racing to find you the minute you crack a millimeter hole to the outer surface. you will begin drawing in resources that provide more and more help that will allow you to be pulled out and fully freed, and all the aspirations and goals and dreams you “thought you forgot” or “thought it was too late” will fly out right behind you before enveloping you in the warmest embrace of love you’ve ever experienced. this is the effort required for miracles.

refusing the effort is to refuse the self, and your life will continue to mirror this back to you. many will die believing they never had a chance anyway, when death is truly the only time it is too late to keep trying. to give up is to announce your failure and commit to it. to succeed, keep trying, fail, learn the lesson and decide to finds its wisdom rather than let it define you. “if i believe i can breathe fire it won’t just happen!” yes! if that’s what you believe! 😆 folks in Hawai’i would probably like to show you something 🤣.

you have to remember, the sentiment of “i don’t think it’s possible because i can’t think of how it could be so it isn’t!” is truly, honestly a tale that met time at the starting line. think about how much you would not have if someone chose to not believe in the miracle. we’d still be crudely hunting and gathering, the animals would probably take over and evolve to push us down the food chain. just look around wherever you are. none of it would exist. the device you’re reading this on, the internet it’s communicated through, the words you’re reading, the thoughts your having as a result. (quick interjection, y'all pls remember there is a review channel for EVERYTHING under the sun. whether that's through youtube, tiktok, a blog, a website or just existing and being seen as 100% yourself, YOUR DESIRES CAN SUPPORT YOU I PROMISE.)

now remember all of those peoples' role in the progression of society, layers upon layers upon infinite layers of creation, inspiration, improvement and progression. maybe you feel like your love of paper stationary is a bit trivial and unimportant, and certainly not enough to support yourself. but remember the first person to honor that same love is the reason that paper exists in the first place. something so small has reached this far. such a commonly used material in almost every facet of life. this is the butterfly effect. we have them to thank for books, movies, news publications, toilet paper, paper plates, etc. just because one person believed in the miracle of paper.

now just imagine what you can do.

#writing #channeling #channeled message #self worth #life advice #reminder #remember #Spotify

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kamana-mishra · 1 year ago

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Exploring the Advantages and Limitations of CAPM

Imagine that you are about to take a cross-country road trip. You've got your car, your maps, your music playlist, and your snacks all ready to go. But before you hit the road, you realise that you need to figure out the best route to take to reach your final destination. You start to think about the various factors that could impact your journey - traffic patterns, weather conditions, road closures, and so on.

In the world of finance, investors face a similar challenge when trying to navigate the stock market. They need to figure out the best way to get from point A (their current portfolio) to point B (their desired investment outcomes). And just like a road trip, there are many factors that can impact their journey - market conditions, economic trends, company performance, and so on.

This is where the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) comes in. It is a powerful tool that helps investors to understand the relationship between risk and reward in the stock market. By using it, investors can calculate investment risk and expected return. So, let's buckle up and take a closer look at this important concept of CAPM.

What is CAPM?

Let's say you're considering two different investment opportunities: buying shares of a well-established company with a long history of consistent returns or investing in a brand-new startup with no proven track record. Generally, an established company is considered less risky, while a startup is more risky.

According to the CAPM model, you should expect a higher return on the startup investment to compensate for the increased risk. Conversely, you should expect a lower return on the established company investment since it's considered safer.

Simply put, CAPM is a theory that helps investors determine how much return they can expect to earn on a particular investment based on the level of risk involved. It suggests that the expected return on investment should be higher if it's considered riskier and lower if it's considered safer.

For example, investing in stocks is generally considered riskier than investing in bonds, so stocks are expected to have a higher return than bonds.

Now, when we talk about risk, there are two types that we need to consider - systematic and unsystematic risks.

Systematic risk refers to the overall risk inherent in the entire market or economy, which cannot be diversified away. This risk affects all investments and is beyond the control of individual investors. Factors such as inflation, interest rates, and political events can all contribute to systematic risk.

On the other hand, unsystematic risk is specific to an individual company or industry and can be diversified away by investing in a diverse portfolio. It can be caused by factors such as management decisions, labour strikes, or product recalls.

It is useful to understand the difference between systematic and unsystematic risk is crucial for investors. It helps them determine how much risk they're willing to take on and how to allocate their portfolio accordingly. By diversifying their portfolio and investing in a mix of assets with varying levels of systematic and unsystematic risks, investors can minimise their overall risk and maximise their potential returns.

CAPM: The History of a Revolutionary Concept in Finance

CAPM has become one of the most widely used financial models for investment analysis and portfolio management. It was developed in the 1960s by a brilliant economist named William Sharpe.

The need for such a model arose because investors were looking for a better way to determine the expected return on an investment, given the level of risk involved. Before the advent of CAPM, investors used to rely on trial and error or simply follow the advice of a financial advisor to make investment decisions.

Sharpe's idea was to create a model that would explain the relationship between risk and return in a simple and systematic way. He argued that an investment's expected return should not depend only on its riskiness but also on the riskiness of the overall market.

In other words, the expected return on investment should be proportional to its beta, a measure of its systematic risk. This led to the development of the CAPM formula, which we now use to calculate the expected return of an investment based on its beta and the risk-free rate of return.

Over the years, many other economists have contributed to the development of the CAPM model, refining it and adding new insights. Today, it is an essential tool for investors looking to make informed investment decisions based on a systematic and scientific approach.

CAPM Made Simple: Key Terminology

Are you ready to enter the world of finance and asset pricing? Well, before we get to the nitty-gritty of the CAPM, let's get familiar with some of the key terminologies that form the backbone of this concept.

1. Risk-free Rate: This refers to the theoretical rate of return of an investment that carries no risk, typically represented by government bonds. It is the minimum return an investor should expect from any investment that carries no risk of losing money.

2. Market Risk Premium: This is the excess return an investor expects to receive from investing in a risky asset over and above the risk-free rate of return. It represents the additional compensation required by an investor for taking on market risk.

3. Beta: Beta is a measure of the volatility or systematic risk of an asset relative to the overall market. It measures how an asset's price is likely to move relative to changes in the overall market. A beta of 1 indicates that an asset moves in line with the market, while a beta of less than 1 indicates that it is less volatile than the market, and a beta of greater than 1 indicates that it is more volatile than the market.

4. Expected Return: The expected return is the return an investor expects to receive from an investment over a particular period. It is calculated by multiplying the investor's required rate of return by the asset's beta.

5. Required Rate of Return: The required rate of return is the minimum return an investor expects to receive for investing in a particular asset. It is calculated by adding the risk-free rate of return to the market risk premium and then multiplying this sum by the asset's beta.

#capm #limitation of capm #capital asset pricing model

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outworkone · 2 years ago

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britomart · 3 years ago

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tgk forcing me to reread the end bit of sgatgk to actually find satisfaction.......

#v.txt #sobb;; the feeling when the movie you're built up for like two years is unfulfilling😭#i could scream aanjjhkdsbfweufwhfnhnfjcdslljfdsshbadshbhfbjjkdfsdhfsdfh #tgk spoilers #in case anybody in the world other than me hasnt watched it already!#i feel so cheated im going to bang my head across the wall please i was willing to let this movie do whatever it wanted;#take whatever weird and twisted journey it wanted so long as it arrived at its destination because sure it's atmospheric and #the cinematography is great but once it finally reached where it had got to it-#i feel betrayed i feel cheated in a way i saw this coming with the way it plays out in the beginning especially with #morgan as gawain's mother (blegh) but i feel cheated i feel cheated i wanted the whole story and yet -#is this all there is.#sorry i'll put thoughts together better later i just feel so betrayed

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secrettangel · 3 years ago

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⤷ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗫, 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬

𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ↝ 𝗘𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 & 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥

𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 ↝ 𝗬/𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗧 𝗙𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗘𝗘𝗣

𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 ↝ 𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗫, 𝗨𝗡𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗫, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗫 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘

Since Isabella had joined the Cullen family, things had unfortunately changed for the worse. Isabella was like a magnet to attract trouble with other people and was also good at putting herself at risk.

Of the whole family Rosalie and Alice were the ones who had the most opinion about their relationship. Rosalie criticized her whenever she had the opportunity and did not care if she hurt her with her words, while Alice was the complete opposite of her sister, she was more than happy to have Bella within the family, either as a friend, sister, and sister-in-law.

Y/n on the other hand kept all her comments and opinions to herself. Isabella had never been to her liking but she was Edward's partner and she had to accept it, and since Renesmee's birth things had changed drastically. Y/n had grown very close to the little hybrid and had no plans to walk away.

Bella was delighted to learn that Y/n had taken care of her daughter the days she was finishing her transformation. But since nothing was perfect in her vampire world, things had gotten complicated again thanks to Irina Denali.

The blonde was still hurt by situations that occurred in the past and took advantage of the moment to approach the guard and inform them about a "crime" starring none other than Edward with his beautiful partner Isabella Swan. Everything was getting out of control and unfortunately a strong battle was approaching them, causing everyone to distance themselves to look for witnesses and also people willing to fight alongside them.

Y/n and Emmett had left a few days ago and now they were looking for Garrett, an old friend of the family and also a person who would not judge them for everything that was happening, a person who was willing to die for their own.

“I'll let you know if something happens” Y/n replied listening to how Bella thanks her over the phone

“We will try to return soon, send Renesmee a kiss for me,” Y/n solicited before cutting off the call with a big smile on her face

“How are they?” Emmett asked, feeling concerned about the state of his family

“They are all fine, Alice and Jasper still do not show signs of life, but they already have several witnesses, the Denali and Eleazar among them” she reported while her boyfriend nodded, feeling calmer

•••

The journey was quite long and they were hours away from reaching their final destination. Emmett despite being a vampire felt tired and bored from being in the same position for so many hours. Y/n on the other hand was thinking about what she could do to distract him and make him feel better.

As the minutes passed her mind lit up and a small smirk appeared on her face.

“You look tense” Y/n commented leaving her hand on his thigh, he did not pay attention to her action since he saw it as something quite innocent

“I know, doll” Emmett answered back turning his head towards her to deliver a quick kiss on her lips

“Can I help you?” she inquired in a sweet tone of voice as Emmett nodded confused

“Do you have any idea?” He asked curiously

“Yes, I'm sure you're going to like it” Y/n replied starting to move her hand up and down

Emmett continued driving while his girlfriend was having fun on her own, her hand getting closer and closer to his cock and that was exactly what she wanted. As the seconds passed, Y/n's games began to take effect and now they could both notice the huge bulge inside his pants.

“Y/n” Emmett warned when he felt his belt being undone and his pants open

“What, baby?” she asked concentrating on her work

Emmett wanted to answer her but when he opened his mouth to speak the only thing that came out was a tiny growl, his girlfriend's hand had curled around his hard cock and now she was giving him strong caresses. For a second the black-haired man thought he would lose control of the car because Y/n was pretty good at what she was doing.

“Do you like it?” She interrogated, looking up to connect her golden eyes with his

“Y-Yes, go on” Emmett indicated by squeezing the steering wheel of the car

Y/n thought that everything was getting boring so she decided to settle into the seat to have better access to his dick. Her lips wrapped around his reddish tip covered with pre-cum.

“Shit, honey” Emmett groaned bringing his right hand to her head pushing it down hard

She choked and felt his cock hit the bottom of her throat, her eyes turned glassy and arousal began to flow through her body, as she sucked on his length.

Emmett wasn't a desperate person for sex, but he hadn't been able to touch his girlfriend for almost two weeks due to his "trip" and now he was having a hard time resisting her touch. For that reason, he decided to pull over on the road and park in the middle of some trees, trying to hide the car.

“What are you doing?” Y/n asked hearing him drop a sarcastic laugh

“You are behaving like a slut, making fun of me while I drive” Emmett snapped pulling her hair tightly leaving their faces extremely close

“I just wanted to help you, Em” she spoke pouting with her lips while pretending innocence

“Well you did the opposite, because now I have a big problem inside my pants”

“I can fix that if you let me” Y/n acknowledged eager to have his cock in her mouth again

“Oh I'm sorry baby, but this time I'm going to need something else to fix this. You will let me use your tight hole, right?” Emmett questioned

“Y-Yes” she responded by nodding eagerly

The thought of having her boyfriend inside her pussy make her legs shake.

“Come here. Now” Emmett ordered throwing the seat back a bit, giving her more space

Y/n gladly sat on his lap wrapping her arms around his neck.

“What are we going to do, Em?” she asked fixing her eyes on his lips wanting to kiss them

“Do you really need to ask? It seems that you are a dumb whore, after all,” Emmett spoke by tucking one of his hands under her black skirt

Y/n remained silent preparing to enjoy the caresses of her boyfriend, Emmett's hands quickly found her panties and he did not hesitate to run two of his fingers over the fabric, feeling how wet she was.

“Are you already wet? You needy thing” he muttered taking his lips to the exposed skin of her neck

“I just miss you so much” she explained starting to move her hips back and forth, feeling her boyfriend's teeth dig into her skin leaving a delicious bite

“At another time I would have you on your knees listening to you choke on my cock, but unfortunately we must be quick. Get up a bit”

She followed his orders right away and lifted her body a little, letting Emmett slide her panties to the side, leaving her pussy at his complete disposal.

“Now sweetheart, you are going to sit on my cock, you are going to move and you will stop only when I tell you” he specified placing his tip in her entrance

“Please Em, please,” Y/n begged bringing a smile to her boyfriend's face for her desperation and desire

Emmett left the games behind and began to enter her slowly giving her a few seconds to get used to his large size. Y/n closed her eyes when she felt full again and did not think twice before starting to move.

“Oh Em, you make me feel so good!” She moaned feeling her partner's hands on her hips

“Just like that slut, go on” he whispered

Inside of the car, you could only hear the rapid breaths and the moans, growls, and whimpers. If they were humans their bodies would be all sweaty.

His dick was deep inside her and all his movements were hard, he was in a rush and was making sure to make her cum before they had to leave.

“You so pretty, doll” he grumbled, taking his right hand to one of her breasts to give it a little squeeze

“God babe” she sobbed as he started touching her g-spot

“Come on baby, you are doing amazing” Emmett praised while Y/n’s hands went to his back to stick him closer to her body

“Don't stop, p-please don't stop” she cried out feeling her climax approach her

“You’re gonna come, love?” he asks, leaving a few kisses on her breasts while she nodded in yes

She was starting to get lost in all the pleasure and the words of her boyfriend push her more to the edge. It was too much for her to resist.

“Baby, I'm really close!” Y/n shouted letting her head fall to the back

“Let go, honey, let it go”

She upon hearing Emmett's words, let herself be carried away and her orgasm captured her making her legs tremble. her fluids mixed with those of Em, leaving a mess in the middle of their hot bodies.

“Thank you, baby. Thank you” Y/n mumbled letting out a sigh of relief

Tag: @silverdelirium

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aphrostarot · 3 years ago

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The Chariot Pick a Pile

How can you know if this pick a pile is for you?

If you know what your goals are but don't understand how to reach them.

If you need help creating a path from where you are to where you want to be.

Please remember that this is a general reading and some things may not apply to you. Don't force it to fit. I offer paid readings on my page if you would like a personal reading. Prices are listed there. Please message me if you are interested!

Pile One (Amethyst):

Charioteer:

What is the current state of your journey?

The Wheel of Fortune:

In your journey so far, you have experienced many ups and downs. Currently, it appears you are at a low point. You have been struggling lately, and you feel like you will never reach the end of the road.

Two of Swords:

The Two of Swords confirms to me that you have been struggling lately. Nothing seems to be coming your way anymore. As of recently, you are at a standstill on this journey, after previously moving extremely fast. Nothing is coming and nothing is going, making you feel as though you will never reach your destination.

Dark Horse:

What is distracting you?

The Chariot:

The idea that you need to constantly be moving forward without any breaks on this journey is distracting you, according to your guides. As your guides tell you, this mindset is keeping you in the stalemate you are currently experiencing. Breaks are necessary from time to time, and after the run you have been on, it is a good idea to take a break.

Ten of Cups:

There is a part of you that thinks this journey will lead to your fairytale ending, but your guides are telling you here that the destination may not be everything you expected. Whether it's a different person or a different job, your guides are telling you with this card what they have in store for you is in your best interest, so you need to release your control issues and trust them.

Light Horse:

What leads you to your desired goal?

The Tower:

Your guides will help you reach your desired goal if you lose your mindset from above. You must let go of the idea that you know exactly where things are going, since not everything you are desiring is in your best interest according to your guides. Additionally, you need to let go of your impatience and the notion that you must not take breaks, that this destination must be reached as quickly as possible.

Page of Swords:

You have been led towards your destination by your cleverness and intelligence, according to your guides. They are saying that you can remain sharp no matter what the Universe throws at you. They want you to use this part of you to further yourself on this journey from now on.

Channeled compliments from your guides on what is helping you in this journey:

“You are so trustworthy! Anyone knows they can count on you.”

“You are so smart and witty, always knowing what to say.”

Next Step:

What is the next thing you should work on?

Knight of Pentacles:

The next step on your journey is to develop patience, according to your guides. Since you have started your journey, you have been fairly impatient and anxious for things to come your way as soon as possible. This mindset only hinders your progress, as it was mentioned above. The key to escaping your current impasse is patience.

Obstacle:

What challenges will you face on this journey?

Three of Cups:

Your inability to slow down has prevented you from celebrating how far you have come on your journey. As your guides point out, if you don't celebrate yourself, you are not truly experiencing this journey.

Destination:

What will your destination look like?

Three of Wands:

At the end of this journey, you will have a large community around you. You may soon take up a hobby that allows you to work in a team. You will be very successful in this hobby and feel very happy with the people in your life. In this group, you'll be very social. You'll constantly go out and do things with them.

Page of Cups:

The end of this journey will bring you a highly sensitive person. They might be younger than you or just a young soul. This person will become an extremely important part of your life, allowing you to express yourself more sensitively without fear of judgment.

Channeled Messages:

“Move beyond ancestral patterns”

“Magic exists in the form of energy. What is your energy creating today? How does it make you feel?”

Pile Two (Amazonite):

Charioteer:

What is the current state of your journey?

The Fool:

You may be in the beginning stages of your journey. You have just found something that you are willing to put a lot of effort into. Having a strong passion for this journey, you are eager to dive in headfirst, without looking back.

Ace of Pentacles:

By embarking on this journey, you are laying the foundation in your life. As a result, you will start to feel comfortable in every aspect of your life. I feel that you are embarking on a new hobby or career, something that will earn you money. The income has not started to flow yet, but you're just beginning your journey. You hope that more money will be forthcoming soon.

Dark Horse:

What is distracting you?

Eight of Pentacles:

You are very sure of where you want to go in life and how you want this journey to play out. Making you unwilling to accept anything that is even remotely different from what you desire. This mindset is preventing you from making progress on your journey, according to your guides. In order to make progress, you must recognize that not everything you desire is good for you.

Six of Wands:

When it comes to your career or hobbies, you may think you're more talented than others. Your guides are warning you that your arrogance is only hindering your progress on this journey.

Light Horse:

What leads you to your desired goal?

Knight of Wands:

You have great enthusiasm when it comes to things that you are passionate about, and you are very passionate about this journey. Your guides are saying that your ability to move quickly and successfully through all that life offers you is what will bring this outcome to you much quicker.

Page of Wands:

Your guides say you are very friendly and full of amazing ideas, both of which are helping you on this journey. They encourage you to keep your friendly side because it will benefit you in the long run.

Channeled compliments from your guides on what is helping you in this journey:

“You are so magnetic and attractive! Everyone is turning heads after you!

“You are fierce like a lion! Everybody knows not to mess with you!”

“You have such great intuition, detecting the unseen truths.”

“You are so cute and bubbly, you make others feel like home.”

Next Step:

What is the next thing you should work on?

Seven of Pentacles:

When it comes to this journey, you have been pushing forward, channeling fool's energy for some time now and that has served you well for the time being. However, your guides are telling you that the next steps are for you to begin to plan how you want to execute this journey instead of leaping headfirst into everything.

Obstacle:

What challenges will you face on this journey?

Eight of Cups:

In most of your life, you have been too quick to give up at the first sign of difficulty. Throughout this journey, you will struggle with this. The world doesn't always work out how we planned, and that's a bummer, but we are meant to get back up and keep going, utilizing what we learned from the past. It is their desire that you do this instead of giving up when things get tough.

Destination:

What will your destination look like?

The Artist:

You may be an extremely creative person and this journey's outcome will allow you to use your creativity almost continuously. You are working towards a career and/or hobby that is highly creative and your guides are saying that once you get there it will allow you to utilize all of your creativity.

The Hierophant:

This is oddly specific but for some, I feel like you are working towards becoming a party planner of some sort, particularly at weddings. This is a sign that you will get there and be excellent at using your creativity when it comes to weddings.

For others, this may be a sign that the outcome of this journey may result in you getting married to either your current partner or someone else.

Channeled Messages:

“Unlock the magick within”

“You are our answered prayer.”

Pile Three (Sodalite):

Charioteer:

What is the current state of your journey?

Four of Pentacles:

Currently, you are feeling very possessive over certain things in your life. It feels to me like you think people in your life constantly take from you without giving any thought to the pain it causes you. You have a history of being very generous, but you are now becoming tired of making others happy all the time.

King of Cups:

Your emotions are what you are feeling pretty possessive about. You have been a doormat in the past, allowing others to walk all over you and take from you. Especially when it comes to your emotions and energy. But now you've realized it and you are no longer allowing others to take from you.

Dark Horse:

What is distracting you?

Eight of Pentacles:

You are pretty set in stone about how you want to embark on this journey. You believe your way is the only way, and you do not take advice from anyone, including your guides. It seems to me that you hear what your guides say, but if it interferes with your plans you ignore the message saying to yourself, "That wasn't meant for me." or, "they're wrong.". According to your guides, the way you think is holding you back from moving forward.

Seven of Wands:

With the people in your life, you have reached a boiling point. You've allowed them to walk all over you for too long and now you're fighting back. Your guides are telling you that being extremely negative to your family and friends will not help you on this journey. Yes, you should set boundaries, but you do not have to continue to punish them for what you have allowed in the past. The treatment you received in the past is partly your fault, and you need to take responsibility for it. Give the people in your life a chance to follow your boundaries. Stop punishing them.

Light Horse:

What leads you to your desired goal?

Queen of Cups:

Despite the negative points listed above, you are still a very loyal person. You do not give up on the people in your life, continuing to stick by them even though they have hurt you in the past. This is an aspect that has been helpful to you and will continue to be helpful to you on this journey.

Channeled compliments from your guides on what is helping you in this journey:

“Yes, you are different. But that’s what makes you special!”

“Your eyes are beautiful. You can see the universe in them.”

Next Step:

What is the next thing you should work on?

Five of Swords:

Perhaps you recently lost out to one of your competitors. If that's the case, then your guides are telling you that your next step is to get back on your feet and start fresh. Taking the loss in stride. If that has not yet happened to you, this card indicates that it will soon. The next step for you is to prepare for the loss you will soon be suffering and not let it completely defeat you.

Obstacle:

What challenges will you face on this journey?

Two of Cups:

An obstacle you have been facing on this journey is your willingness to stay in toxic relationships. In the past, people have not treated you right and stayed in those relationships because you feared making the other person upset. This has recently been changing for you, however.

Destination:

What will your destination look like?

The Hierophant:

With this journey, you will learn from your past mistakes and grow from the pain that you have endured, resulting in a better understanding of what a good relationship is. This will result in you marrying someone good for you and to you.

Ten of Cups:

A fairytale ending awaits you at the end of this journey. At the end of this journey, all the things you wanted as a child but as you grew thought were unreasonable will be available to you.

Channeled Messages:

“Meditate more, ground yourself.”

“Times of heightened emotions and sensitivity call for extra self-care and gentleness.”

Pile Four (Rose Quartz):

Charioteer:

What is the current state of your journey?

Page of Pentacles:

Lately, you have been pretty sensitive. Feeling more in touch with your emotions, which may have been neglected for some time now. You have been getting more comfortable showing and expressing your emotions with the people around you.

The Hierophant:

Additionally, you have been more traditional in your life, adhering to the expectations of society rather than going against them. While you may have spent most of your life rebelling against what others want from you, you have recently begun to accept what others want from you.

Dark Horse:

What is distracting you?

Eight of Cups:

Your recent behavior of adhering to the expectations of others has made you feel guilty. You feel as if you are leaving the people you met on the way behind, and you feel as if they are disappointed in you. Your guides are telling you that this guilt is preventing you from excelling on your journey. There are times when you have to leave people and things behind in order to excel yourself, and feeling guilty won't help you do so.

Nine of Wands:

You feel as if this journey has been going on forever, with no stop in sight. You feel as if you are being faced with obstacle after obstacle, and things are never going your way. This mindset is hindering you, your guides are saying. You must remember that not every journey is linear. There will be bumps in the road, but that doesn't mean that you will never reach your goal.

Light Horse:

What leads you to your desired goal?

The Fool:

In a way, you embody the Fool's passion, which is to dive headfirst into their passions and not think twice before jumping. You're always starting new projects and have a never-ending passion for new beginnings. This is what has been leading you towards your desired goal.

Ace of Swords:

You have very strong emotions especially when it comes to love and hate. When you love something or hate something, it encompasses your whole being. It is the love you have for your passions that helps you along this journey.

Channeled compliments from your guides on what is helping you in this journey:

“You are hilarious and have an amazing sense of humor!”

“You are such an inspiration! Everything you do is magical.”

“You are so trustworthy! Anyone knows they can count on you.”

Next Step:

What is the next thing you should work on?

Queen of Cups:

The next step in your journey is to strengthen your loyalty. As you go through life, you constantly change your mind about things and move on to new adventures. You get bored very easily. This pile is giving me strong Gemini energy. Because of your constant boredom, you struggle in the loyalty department, and your guides recommend you tackle this next. Whenever you become bored with one of your passions, try finding new things in that passion to keep yourself engaged.

Obstacle:

What challenges will you face on this journey?

Three of Cups:

In your journey, you tend to ignore red flags, thinking that they are only there to add flavor. You may also be afraid to rock the boat, which leads you to ignore warning signs. According to your guides, this mindset has hindered your progress.

Six of Cups:

It's not uncommon for toxic people from your past to try and get back in touch with you. When these people come back into your life, your guides are telling you not to accept them. They are not meant to be in your life. I am also getting strong Pisces and Cancer energy.

Destination:

What will your destination look like?

Ace of Cups:

If you are currently single, your guides are telling you that you will find new love at the end of this journey. If you are not single, this may be a sign that in the future you will be pregnant. In the event that this is not possible, then this new baby could be from a friend or family member. It is likely you will be extremely close to this baby, thinking of them as your own.

Four of Wands:

You will end up purchasing a new home with this person. Your new home will allow the two of you to live happily and healthily together. Your dream of a happy family life awaits you when you reach the end of this journey.

Channeled Messages:

“Get out of your own way! It’s upsetting me and your ancestors.”

“Follow the voice of your soul.”

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writer-and-artist27 · 3 years ago

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[Image Description: Four screenshots from Fate/Grand Order showing in order, (1) the Bond Level Up screen for Berserker Miyamoto Musashi, where her Bond Level has gone up from 9 to 10; (2) the “Craft Essence Extracted” screen that shows Musashi’s Max Bond Craft Essence of "The Summer I Will Never Forget"; (3) a screenshot of Musashi’s Servant card, with emphasis on all 10 of her bond diamonds in the level screen being filled and about to be enhanced to Bond 11; and (4) a “Bond Level Limit Released” screen that shows Musashi's Bond Level limit being broken to reach Level 11. End Description.]

We're nearing summer again with this post (5/16/2022), and with that comes another Bond 10 - this time for the one Summer Servant I've been relying on since she came home to my Chaldea in the Summer 4 event last year.

Thank you for fighting for so long, Shii-chan. In farming embers, killing bosses, and just being you. I hope the time we've had has been worth it, because it's definitely been that way for me. Not just "data lost" in the Spirit Origin List.

Out of the original Big Seven, that's five down, two left to go for Bond 10s. Four, if we're counting the extra duo too.

And with all Bond 10 celebrations, I have to follow up with a story, right? Song included.

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Ever since leaving home, Musashi never took anything for granted. Lodging, food, water, even kindness. That's what happened after missing out on the Pruning Theoretical Phenomenon. Which is why she was not expecting to be summoned after that summer in Las Vegas, allowed to stay in Novum Chaldea like any other Servant.

Being in Novum Chaldea was like she could take things for granted again. Like she could live again.

Her journey was supposed to meet its end after Las Vegas. Vy's journey was the one destined to be boundless, not hers. But if there was one thing Musashi learned since getting stuck in a swimsuit for a Berserker Spirit Origin, Vy was stubborn.

So, so stubborn, even when holding up a Bond Chalice with its rainbow flames in Musashi's direction.

"...You're sure about this, Master?" left Musashi's lips before she could stop it, holding back a dry chuckle at the confused look the younger woman gave her with a tilt of her head. "I'm a selfish person, y'know. Not so much a hero but someone who might drain your wallet dry from how much I eat. Yet," Musashi jerked her head towards the gold cup in Vy's hands, putting a hand on her hip. "You're still willing to give me something as valuable as that?"

To Musashi's surprise, a pout formed on Vy's face as she stomped her foot against the floor, the black mantle of her Mage's Association fluttering with the motion. "Don't say the same thing as your Saber self, Shii-chan. I already cried my eyes out enough with that."

"Wait, wait, wait." Musashi wasn't expecting that response either, and she found herself cracking her knuckles before she realized it. "What did my Saber self say? Do I need to challenge her to another udon-eating contest?"

"Don't you even dare try to make an excuse to get out of this." Vy rolled her eyes while shaking her head, a wry smile of her own forming on her face with the movement. "Your Saber self one time said in Shimosa that she was a selfish person. That I might have a hard time, even if she got a different Spirit Origin."

"Ah."

"But still." Vy raised the Bond Chalice up in Musashi's direction again, nearly pushing it into the Berserker's cheek out of sheer stubbornness if not for the fond glint in her brown eyes past her glasses. "I wouldn't be giving this to you if I didn't love you, Shii-chan."

Musashi froze, her hand on her hip falling to her side limply.

"Sure, there's lots of things about you. Selfish, sword-loving, dense, but still recklessly cool," Vy added after a moment, a flustered shade of pink starting to climb up what Musashi could see of her neck past the brown ponytail and lotus hair clip. "And you didn't have to stay with me throughout Shimosa and Las Vegas, Shii-chan. But you did, and I couldn't help but love you after that. So the least I could do to show that is just give you one of the most valuable things Chaldea has to offer after a Holy Grail, right? And," Vy paused almost for extra effect, exposing some teeth with another smile. "You can't eat udon out of this cup!"

"Vy..." A few blinks revealed mist starting to form in the corners of Musashi's eyes. "I..."

"Oh. Silly, silly Shii-chan," Vy giggled, shaking her head while reaching over with one hand to grab one of Musashi's own, gently depositing the Chalice in her limp palm. "When will you get it through your head that even if Humanity turned its back on you, I'm not gonna? There's no other reason I would've Grailed you otherwise. I love you."

Musashi felt her nose seize up before she was tossing the Chalice aside to tug at Vy's mantle sleeves. The young woman was yelping, a bit of snot may or may not have started forming somewhere, but it was something once Vy was safely nestled in Musashi's front. "You... You really are stubborn, aren't you?" Musashi wasn't sure if she was laughing or sobbing. She still kept a hand on the back of Vy's head, holding her close while wrapping her other arm around Vy's waist. "What is a swords practitioner supposed to do with a little riceball like you, Vy?"

Thin arms carefully wrapped around Musashi's back in return, being careful of the many straps keeping her swimsuit together as another giggle echoed between them. "Just take the affection, Shii-chan," was the warm whisper in her ear, Vy's figure shuddering underneath Musashi's arm, most definitely from standing on her tiptoes to meet Musashi's height. "If we're all riceballs, it's hard to see the pickled plums on each others' backs. I can see yours and remind you it's there, at least. It's what friends do."

"That so..." Musashi ducked her head to press her cheek against the top of Vy's hair, barely able to keep the hitch in her voice away. "Then that's the same for me, Master. My little riceball."

Even if her Saber self was the one who came up with the nickname first, it was fitting.

Riceballs were the most simple and tasty offerings from Japanese cuisine. And with her thin arms and short stature, Vy was an example of one of the best. Tiny, but plentifully packed with the nutrients of stubbornness and love.

#bond 10 #short story #mastersona vy #miyamoto musashi (berserker)#fate grand order #unedited #passing days #vy plays fate grand order #nice things #happy things #gamer thoughts #thank you shiichan #thank you so much #screenshots #game screenshots #long post

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the-dream-pawners-canvas · 4 years ago

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[ Genshin Impact Imagines ]

Imagine #1 : Of Bargains and Contracts - That which is the most precious shade of gold

Vago Mundo - Zhongli

Imagine having doubts about the fairness of your contract with Zhongli.

After a long day of adventuring for one of Zhongli's rare botanical requests (that ofc, you obtained through your own expenses as per your contract- you felt robbed due to that, truly you did, in which universe was it fair to make the adventurer pay for expenses spent on obtaining your requests? However, you do not find yourself complaining -at least not directly to the person involved- any time soon. Not when he so easily smiles so handsomely -so happily- whenever you provide him with what he requested).

His smiles are going to run me dry of mora, I just know it, you tell yourself. One of these days it would and when you'd need to have a weapon refined but is too damned broke for it -or worse, go starving in the midst of one of your many journeys, Paimon would have your ass for it.

Maybe, just maybe, all of those supposed adventurers that Zhongli had once mentioned in one of his more factual tales to have often decided on staying in Liyue was because of him. Maybe he flashed a great many of them his polished smile and gentlemanly attitude and had just gotten them reeled in- hook, line, and sinker.

Putting it that way, he doesn't sound any more than a con-man, Paimon had blatantly stated so the other day,

'A well-mannered one but a con nevertheless! Who even forgets to bring their wallet nowadays, huh, (Y/N)? Think about it!'

And a part of you do consider it, do boil with the thought. That perhaps you were just being used, that maybe The Mysterious Guest of Wangshu Inn was no more than a conniving, sly, inconveniently comely-

To your surprise, you reach your destination, your thoughts quite a distracting orchestra dedicated to the funeral director. Thoughts that made you steel your nerves as you glared at the polished wooden doors that served as an entrance to Zhongli's study, your mind made up to hand a piece of it to the man who resided just beyond.

'Zhongli, I feel as if the contract we have is rather unfair. You cannot honestly expect me to continue on with this without going broke. We need to make amends to make this transactional relationship work. Paimon is already being a pain since they needed to cut off on food, I do not want to imagine how Kaeya would react once he learns that these commissions from you is funded by our joint expenses and with no reimbursement whatsoever.'

Okay, that sounds good, you think. Civil, proper and not watering down the gravity your true monetary concerns. He'd understand, you hope and place your bets on the proper man that you believe him to be. The concept of mora may just be entirely insignificant to him, only too inconveniently that he forgets he'd need those to make purchases and obtain basic necessities in between his more luxurious wants, which you find ironic.

Taking in a deep breath, you turn the knob of the door and pry it open only to be met by a sight that had might as well called dibs on your future funds down to the last mora.

There stood Zhongli, tall and elegant as always but with far lesser clothes than what he usually has on himself. His coat was nowhere to be seen and instead all there was is his cream undershirt and well-tailored trousers- too damned tight, shirt folded to his elbows, untucked, unbuttoned and deshriveled as his tie was. The longer strands of his luscious locks were out of their usual ponytail and instead pooled about his shoulders and down past his waist.

The backs of his thighs were flush against his mahogany office desk as he leaned back on it, body turned away from you as he concentrated on the energy that was quite literally pulsating as it hovered above the palm of his gloved hand.

The very object that casted such a rich and ethereal golden glow inside the darkened room, painting shadows and lights upon his already sculpted face as if oil on pristine canvas. It was a collection of the palettes that defined Liyue- the dawnbreaks mirrored by cor lapis that littered the ground and the sunsets and high noons radiated by the cryptic shrines and towers that stood as mighty pillars and age-old sentries over the entire island.

On his hand, and with eyes that glimmered with utmost concentration, Zhongli holds a manifesting geoculus-

-traces of the geo archon, the memories and legacy of Rex Lapis.

The implication of it all coaxed a sharp breath out of you and it was this that had snapped the man out of his trance-like preoccupation. He turns towards your general vicinity and his amber eyes widens in surprise for a fraction of a second, the entirety of him taking in the appearance of a deer that had just been caught underneath a street light,

"Ah! Traveler, you arrived far sooner than I had expected!" the distinct light rumble of an uncertain laugh colored his words, his elegant brows furrowing ever so slightly at the astounded look that seemed to have taken an enduring residence on your face before a dawning realization occurred to him- the geoculus he held on his hands.

In flagrante delicto.

"Far sooner, indeed." he chuckles, a fond look swimming in his eyes, a look that heated them into molten gold, gold that traveled unto your throat and spread through your chest like rare colored crystalflies, "It seems that the cat is finally out of the bag," he pushes himself off the table after dismissing the completed geoculus with a wave of his hand and takes languid -albeit, almost coy- steps towards you, those amber gems of his relentless on their search for the placement of your emotions regarding the matter at hand, "Tell me, dear traveler, what do you make of it?" his voice was deep, too deep, as if all intentions were drawn from wanting to drown you in every syllable that left his enticingly thin lips.

You gulp, your limbs suddenly at war as to whether it may find solace in seeking purchase on the ground or in running, "Y-you're... You're the geo archon." you stammered as you looked up at the man who now stood but a mere respectable distance in front of you. It was now you who quaked in front of him instead of the ground or a foe as would always whenever he would display his skill in battle or as portrayed in tales whenever a god would make itself known to mortals. Zhongli had no direct hand on your reaction however, it is the least of his intentions as he willed his presence to remain as it had been before- steady and strong, perhaps a bit intimidating but only to those who did wrong and with an enduring grace reminiscent of willow trees.

He hums in thought and bestows upon you a tender shake of the head, "I was meaning to ask about the feasibility of such unorthodox compensation for your troubles," he asks with the faintest hint of qualms.

You stood there in disbelief.

It just occurred to you then that on the course of your little commissions for him, with every flower he asked you to pick from the most perilous peaks there had always been a geoculus time and again- always a mere reach from where you ought to be, always without fail- a piece of his soul, an essence of Liyue, his memories, his very being and he asks you this as if they were worth so little.

You were getting more than you bargained for and here Zhongli was doing as you had done before- not for himself but on your behalf.

"I- your- a geoculus, an oculus, it's a region's very essence, did I get that right?" You ask even though you know that is the gist of it and a nod from Zhongli provides a seal of confirmation. Venti took the time to explain it to you and then some during one of his once-in-a-blue-moon somber days (when he had one too many drinks, and was in an oddly reminiscent mood), "Venti, he also said an oculus is thus a collection of the reigning archon's memories and a part of the whole that makes them. Is that also true?"

Delight brightens up his already pleasant lips, "I see you are well educated, traveler. Perhaps the bard is not as less as his drinking habits tend to make of him."

"Then why must you still ask me if it is worth my troubles? Of course it would be!" you suddenly find yourself indignant much to Zhongli's surprise, "You'd think such a significant part of you is worth so little, you'd have a heartattack once you skirt beyond the high walls blocking your emotional awareness and see just how many people are throwing themselves on your path just for a chance to pick at the crumbs underneath the soles of your boots!"

And then Zhongli's lips part, eyes glittering and pale cheeks paying homage to budding roses and he just stays like that for a couple of seconds and you realize that you may have run your mouth far too much.

You suddenly want to throw yourself off of one of Liyue's many gorges, good luck to anyone who might want to bother with finding your corpse.

Kaeya might just find that oddly amusing, Paimon not much so.

Zhongli clears his throat and holds his hands behind his back, an eyebrow raised in benevolent scrutiny, "Perhaps the bard may have taught you more than I initially expected. That, or you are -quite unexpectedly- a naturally smooth fellow who knows your way with words, traveler."

"Did you just call me a smooth-talker?" you don't know just where exactly this conversation would be leading you both but he's now making his way back to his desk with a sort of almost imperceptible perk on his steps and sway on his hips and you're now certain that you are compensated well above the usual pay grade by this suddenly too evasive, too temptingly slinky geo archon.

"Perhaps," Zhongli chuckles in amusement at your obvious verbal efforts to pin him back, "A flatterer indeed."

So here's a little fanart I did of our broke Geo daddei/archon, Zhongli! Along with a little imagine to spice things up!

I can't emphasize enough the amount of time, energy, positivity and irl mora this event had sucked out of me and I'm still yet to get him. I know my luck sucks at the highest possible level so would y'all be a jolly lot by helping this wee simp out of her depressed gacha dug hell hole and re-blog for a chance to have this penniless connoisseur come home to me pls

I'm desperate, truly.

#genshin impact zhongli #Zhongli #Rex lapis #Morax #Genshin impact #Mihoyo #Genshin impact fanart #Zhongli fanart #digital illustration #digital art #Genshin impact imagine #zhongli+x+reader #Zhongli genshin impact imagine #Zhongli x reader

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patricereed · 2 years ago

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How Can I Make Hiking More Fun For Kids?

Nothing like a grueling, long walk to an isolated summit while the world goes about its business below. And if you're anything like me, you're eager to share this experience with the amazing kids in your life.

But let's be honest, bridging our kids' resistance on the path may be a frustrating task. They don't want to see this exciting, zen-like natural environment that you want to show them. Additionally, it turns into a struggle of wills, and family peace and Zen are lost.

There before? Yes, I agree.

However, things don't have to be that way. Over the past fourteen years, we've gone on some incredible hikes with our twin children, and I've learnt something new every time. Here are 11 techniques to increase youngsters' enjoyment of hiking:

Include them in your hike planning

Include your children in the planning of the hike since they will now be your hiking companions. Make a list and let them choose which adventure to take on; this will give them authority and ownership over the journey. Pick exciting locations, such as a lake, a waterfall, or a beautiful view. I can recall my dad and I eagerly following a route to a spooky pioneer cemetery that concludes one of our local walks with a massive balancing rock.

A friendly reminder: As with every hike, know when to turn around. We adults know that fun destinations can make a long trek worthwhile, but keep in mind your audience. Better not to have a negative hiking experience and put them off trekking if they are just not like it. Just give them something to eat for however far they traveled and try again another day.

Provide amusing treats

As responsible parents, you probably bring your children entire, healthful snacks like grapes, baby carrots, peaches, apples, and trail mix. All excellent possibilities, but you and your partner might have more fun if you let free a little with the snack options.

In order to reward them when they reach a trail junction, try adding more M&Ms to your trail mix. Or perhaps they occasionally indulge in a cherished snack. Pop-tarts become a delightful treat for the trail because we only eat them when we're hiking. (Climbers to Everest also adore it as a meal!)

Consider making your own trail mix. If the kids assisted in selecting the ingredients, they will be more likely to love the cuisine they choose. I prepare trail mix with my daughter; what is the key ingredient? ginger candy!

Bring a companion

Everything is more enjoyable when shared with companions, so having our children bring their friends along on our treks changed the game. When we welcomed their pals, after many miles of bribing them along the trail, they immediately started sprinting, playing, and scurrying up the trail.

To keep up, I had to run. And let's face it, as our children age, we parents lose our coolness. It's fun, it gives people some good inspiration, and it will make everyone's outing more joyful if they bring their best friends on the path.

Play a timeless game.

Twenty questions, scavenger hunts, and hide and seek are traditional games. They will be more engaged if you make each game relevant to the area you are in.

Pets, please

Definitely bring the family pet if you can. Though a man recently trekked the entire AT with his cat, it's probably a dog. It is feasible! And by all means, go for it if bringing Harry the hamster helps them find the route!

Count your steps.

Make each step count by monitoring them with a watch or smartphone. Make a family goal and aim to surpass it. Kids who are older might like keeping track of their overall steps taken or feet climbed.

They can create a spreadsheet and see their numbers increase. Reward them once they've hiked "x" kilometers or ascended "x" feet in elevation (great math, planning, and analysis abilities). In either case, students will be pleased with themselves and have legitimate reasons to brag on Monday at school.

Identify the trails

Many hikers take pride in giving their own trails the trail names they enthusiastically adopted for the Appalachian Trail. Trail names are a great way to involve kids in the hiking community and communicate something special about each of us.

Perhaps the family as a whole has a similar collection of names? Or perhaps something amusing occurred while they were hiking, earning them the nicknames "waterfall" or "chipmunk".

Never outlaw technology.

Technology can be a mixed blessing when hiking. While some of us go to the wilderness to get away from our screens, others enjoy their digital trail gear. Use your young hiker's digital prowess to your advantage, though, if it exists.

My daughter and a friend once used my phone to produce a movie trailer while out hiking, and by the time the walk was up, they had a cool end result. Kids also enjoy taking pictures, so this is a wonderful approach to develop a budding photographer. See what they can do if you give them the phone or camera.

And since we have teenagers, I do permit brief texting while we are hiking. I believe they are already outside and should feel free to share their experience with others or email that memorable photo. My only rule is to turn your phone to mute and avoid using technology when you're with other hikers to preserve their outdoor experience.

Awarded, Awarded, Awarded

Children enjoy receiving praise, so offering them a prize may be the perfect way to keep them motivated. Here are some suggestions:

Any indulgence after a long day, such as ice cream, is welcome.

Stickers! Young children will enjoy it and can begin a collection

After a memorable hike, think about getting a cool t-shirt or cap as a gift.

Photo album: Create a mini album by taking a picture of the summit each time.

additional screen time following a day spent outside

Employ a geocaching app

Following a GPS, trails, or landmarks to a specified location where a geocache has been hidden is known as geocaching. This is a great family activity that is enjoyable for people of all ages and will get everyone outside and active. The contents of a cache may include some trinkets, a logbook for humorous messages, and possibly the coordinates for the next cache. Caches are often weatherproof containers.

Visitors occasionally also leave behind souvenirs. This mixes trekking, exploration, adventure, and navigation into one.

Find a list of regional cache coordinates online and start with a basic GPS (or a smartphone or map). Once the coordinates are loaded, set out to uncover your buried treasure. The best part is that you do not have to be in the wilderness because there are a ton of geocaches in cities as well. Your children will learn a little bit about navigating the world while also being interested and energized. Win-win-win!

For more information on the advantages and disadvantages of these kinds of applications, you can also read this study (Exergames for health and fitness: the roles of GPS and geosocial apps).

Before going hiking, read some travelogues.

Do you have a voracious reader at home? Great! Here are a few books to inspire your reader to get outside and explore.

Shari Becker's Maxwell's Mountain. A boy first discovers a nearby mountain in this sweet young reader novel.

Roland Smith's Peak. An exciting middle school narrative about a teen's attempt to summit Everest.

Parents, look for local guides to "Best Hikes with Kids." Excellent locations to locate family-friendly treks of different difficulties.

Tip! Is the trip to the trailhead long? Bring along a book on CD or an entertaining podcast to keep them entertained on the way there and back!

FAQs

What should I pack for a hike with kids?

Our children carried a little pack with a whistle, a water bottle, and a snack from a very young age. We told them that the whistle should only be used in an emergency, but it can be a mixed blessing. Before going on a quiet path, have your kids test it out at home and send out their "tweets."

Bring a special blanket or pet animal if you like. These provide solace and can be exactly what your young hiker needs to feel secure. On the route, we've also got some fantastic photos with toy animals.

Tip! Create a small photo book of Buddy Bear's exploits. (Just don't leave Buddy on the summit like I once did; else, you might have to hike back up the next day.)

How far can children hike?

It varies. Some children are climbing 4,000-foot mountains at the age of 5, while others are not as physically fit. But kids are so much more capable than we give them credit for.

To start your hike slowly and work your way up, though, is advised. You'll be astonished at what they can do, so find a fun location. And when they're done, don't forget to praise them three times!

What should children wear while hiking?

Every hike is subject to the same backcountry regulations: no cotton, wool or synthetic layers, closed-toed footwear (normal sneakers work excellent), additional socks, a cap, and a wind/rain shell. For fantastic discounts on coats, base layers, and fleece, visit your neighborhood thrift store. There is no shortage of high-quality used children's apparel because they outgrow their clothes quickly.

Will this work for me?

Yes! Family hikes may be incredibly memorable for everyone. If, however, you have a negative experience, remember to breathe deeply and try again later. The mountains, as they say, are immovable. It's also acceptable if you enjoyed the hike but your kids don't want to go again. As the hiking parent, you will be the only one to know when our children need a reminder or a break.

In the end, whether you go on one trek or eighty, if you give your kids confidence on the path, they will cherish hiking for years to come. A happy journey.

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Future Self Pick a Pile

What does your future self have to say to you?

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Pile One (Fuchsite):

Who are you currently?

The Chariot:

You are constantly striving to achieve your dreams. Constantly on the move, never stopping for anything. You are extremely strong-willed and fearless. Despite not yet fulfilling all your dreams, you are confident nonetheless.

What does your future self have to thank you for?

Temperance:

Since you are constantly striving for success, you don't have time to strive for happiness. You instead live a life of contentment. This is good. The degrees of happiness fluctuates, but contentment is a state of equilibrium, which means there is less risk of things going wrong. Your future self wants to thank you for this. Your constant state of equilibrium has helped you become who you are meant to be.

What does your future self want you to focus on?

Emperor:

Emperors are in charge, and they are surrounded by people who listen to what they have to say. Your future self says that you need to focus on taking charge and being in control. Your future self is showing me that you are in a position of authority and that you should practice being a boss now in order to improve your leadership skills for the future.

Page of Swords:

The Page of Swords is a signal that someone in your life does not have your best interest at heart. They are spying on you in order to feed the people who do not like you. Your future self wants you to pay attention to this, to concentrate on finding out who it is; if you know who it is then you can either try to free yourself from that person or fix the relationship. Note that this person does not have to be literally in your life; they can also be someone who follows you on social media.

What does your future self want you to cut out?

Ten of Pentacles:

From the energy I feel coming from you, I get the impression that you are a person who, yes, keeps moving toward their dreams of success, but you are also always changing what you view as successful. You never stop to realize that who you are right now is who your past self never dreamed you could be. You need to realize that your future self does not recommend this mindset. It's important to slow down and realize what you've accomplished.

Some advice your future self has for you:

Queen of Wands (reversed):

If the Queen of Wands is reversed, it indicates someone who is demanding, vengeful, jealous, selfish, and a bully. In your life, perhaps you know someone like this, and your future self wants you to let this person go since you know deep down that this person isn't healthy for you and shouldn't be in your life, so now's the time to do so. Some of you don't know who this person is, which means that your future self wants you to know that if you don't heed their advice, you will become this person.

Oracle:

Storm:

Every hurricane has an end, says this card. Your future self is telling you that you should maintain your equilibrium and not stress too much about whether you will succeed or not. If anything bad happens in the future, your future self wants you to know that you will get through anything that comes your way.

Shark:

In this card, the message is that you need to get out of this situation quickly. When you hold the mentality that you are constantly striving for success, you will never allow yourself to slow down and realize that where you are now is what your past self could never have imagined.

Pile Two (Amethyst):

Who are you currently?

Eight of Wands:

Currently, you are highly motivated to achieve your goals, and you aren't afraid of change. You are moving through life very quickly. Your motivation comes from your excitement about what lies ahead. Additionally, you may have noticed that your communication has been much better lately than it has been in the past. You're more motivated to write, post on social media, and respond to emails.

What does your future self have to thank you for?

Queen of Swords:

This Queen doesn’t let anyone walk all over them and everyone around them knows where they stand with them. Those are the qualities that define you. Being an advocate for yourself and making sure you are treated properly are two of your strengths. Your future self wants to thank you for that.

The Lovers:

Given that you know what kind of treatment you deserve, it makes sense that you love yourself. The most important thing is to love yourself. In your eyes, if no one likes you, then it is okay because you love yourself. Because you give yourself that kind of love, you know what kind of love you deserve. Your future self wants to also thank you for that.

What does your future self want you to focus on?

Ace of Cups:

Since you know what kind of love you deserve, you refuse to settle for less which is great, but you have reached a point in your life where you believe no one will ever be what you need, so you have stopped looking. Your future self wants you to start looking again because there is someone out there that will give you the love you deserve. According to the energy I'm receiving from them, you will find someone one day who makes you happy and loves you the way you deserve. They don’t want you to give up on love because you may miss out on this.

What does your future self want you to cut out?

The Sun:

Presently, you think that only you can make yourself happy, and that is not a healthy way to live. Let other people make you happy because that's what your future self wants. It is not necessary for you to be the only one in your life. It is okay to let others in.

The Well:

This goes along with The Sun. Taking care of yourself does not necessarily mean you're the only one doing it. It's okay to let other people into your life. It is okay to let other people care for you.

Some advice your future self has for you:

Eight of Cups:

Your future self wants you to let go of the idea that you only have you in your life and that is how it will always be. They want you to accept others into your life, accept love from others because others can give you the love you deserve it doesn’t have to always be you.

Two of Pentacles:

They want you to have a sense of balance in your life. Although you have been alone for so long and that is what makes you happy, there may still be a part of you that hopes someone will break through your walls and make you happy. The problem is that you never allow anyone into your life, so this never happens. According to your future self, you need to find balance, and the best way to do this is to slowly let people into your life.

Oracle:

Feast:

This card urges you to slow down and enjoy your life. You've been living life so fast and focusing on making yourself happy that you haven't realized how much you have accomplished. You are constantly on the move trying to fill the void that you do not realize how much you have accomplished for yourself. It is important to your future self that you slow down and acknowledge how far you have come.

Escapist:

This card's message is to come home to yourself. You have been running for so long trying to fill your void that you don't even realize where you are now. Take a break from that constant running and recognize that you don't have to fill that void constantly by running, but taking a break can fill it too.

Pile Three (Amazonite):

Who are you currently?

Five of Pentacles:

Currently, you are going through a very dark period. There have been many sudden losses for you, and this has made you very depressed. The last few months have been tough for you and you haven't felt like yourself because of it.

What does your future self have to thank you for?

Seven of Swords:

No matter what you've been through in your life, you've never let it stop you. No matter what happens, you continue to fight and stand your ground. As the card of betrayal, you may have had someone in your life who was not healthy for you, they did not treat you the way you deserved. Your future self wants to thank you for being so strong and overcoming all of your struggles.

What does your future self want you to focus on?

Knight of Wands:

The card of enthusiasm. Although your future self knows that you have endured a lot in your life, they say that now is not the time to give up hope because you will get through this. Your focus should be on finding enthusiasm for your life again, that's what they want.

What does your future self want you to cut out?

Seven of Wands:

The Seven of Wands is the card of fights. Someone in your life is causing you a lot of drama. You should cut this person out of your life, according to your future self. They say they are not healthy for you and that your life will be much better when they are not around.

Some advice your future self has for you:

The Sun:

It's time to find happiness again. The most important thing is to figure out what makes you happy right now and to allow yourself to feel that happiness because yes, you have been through a lot, but that doesn't mean you don't need happiness because you do.

Oracle:

Homeward:

This is the card that tells you to take yourself out on a date. To love yourself in the way that you deserve because you do deserve it. Take care of yourself right now. Do something that makes you happy. Do a self-care night, run a bath or shower, lather yourself up in some nice smelling lotion, and put some comfy clothes on. Watch a movie or tv show that you have always wanted to.

Sun:

The sun can always be painted back into your sky. It is up to you to discover and pursue your own happiness. It is not necessary to live in sadness forever. Remember that good mental health is a journey, not a destination. You can get through this, and there will always be things that make you happy. All you have to do is figure out what they are right now. Finding something new to make you happy will assist, it doesn't need to be what made you happy in the past.

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