#and yet we must all persevere and remember to keep in mind the bigger picture and the true goal in order to avoid

[snow-and-saltea]

finished yangtze river dolphin episode from extraordinary attorney woo and i think im near tears. i love this episode so much. a huge chunk of my media experience keeps telling me to be on edge, telling me that things are going to get dirty and dramatic and people are going to get antagonised for the sake of a good show, but it never goes there. the witness (? is that what you call them for civil cases?) temporarily snapping in court because everyone from the company is tired about the lawsuit, but after the court hearing ends, the plaintiffs end up hugging her and reassuring her that "it's okay, people have their own opinions, you're not a bad person, this is just how circumstances are and i wouldn't fault you for not picking the ‘moral high road’ for the sake of your own stability and comfort. i would've made the same decision in your shoes. these things shouldn't be blamed on you, but the way our patriarchal society has been set up even before we were born that forces us to choose between these two things. we will never fault you for not making the impossible perfect choice. no matter what happens in the end, we will never fault you for it."

and i'm just like. crying man. it's easy in shows involving law to easily spin a tale to villainise characters the main characters are disagreeing with, but like... this show goes beyond that and reveals something very simple and true, which is that humans are flawed, which means they can make flawed decisions, but that is not always a failure of morality or conscience.

and my god the critique of the mir life company was so good too. even when i thought i'd hate the hr guy, it turns out he's also just another cog in the machine they'd throw out. he's also been fed the same lies and sweet promises the others were, and i couldn't feel that familiar sense of "vindication!!!" i felt when villains got what they deserved. because it reminded me, once again, that he's not a villain; he's just another guy crushed under the weight of his imperfect decisions, becoming the scapegoat for all the targeted animosity when in reality he was discarded just as easily. it felt like his appearance was deliberately put so we'd have someone's face to hate, to throw the eggs on, but in reality the shitty choices are always made from people higher up than him, invisible and faceless but very much present in influencing the quality of thousands of people's livelihoods.

god. what a good show. between young-woo and su-yeon's friendship, i'm also loving the women solidarity in this episode. i love it so much. AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON RYU JAE-SOOK AND HER PHILOSOPHY ABOUT BEING AN ATTORNEY AND HER POEM SHE READ ON THE ROOFTOP. I'LL BURST INTO TEARS IF I REMEMBER IT

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The Real Stuff of Faith: A Seat At the Table

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

12:30pm

​Let's Be Real:

Sometimes, faith sucks. It's hard. It's draining. It's frustrating. And it's BLIND. So with even that last point, that seemingly makes it superbly unnatural for us, let alone the other points, which just makes enduring it a little less than desirable at times....but check this out:

1 Corinthians 12:9 says that faith is a gift of the Holy Spirit; an activity of God who works all things. 

Faith....is an activity of God. A gift. Hm. 

So to break this down even further, that means that God has blessed us to participate in the work of His hands by sharing one of His pastimes with us. He has given us a seat at the table to play with Him. He is teaching us the rules and strengthening our skills. Because here's the crazy thing man: The enemy has more faith than most of us do. 

Naw. Let me say that again for the people in the back: 

THE DEVIL HIMSELF HAS MORE FAITH THAN YOU, ME, YA MAMA, YA GRANDMA (maybe, because that older generation KNEW what was good) AND YA BEST FRIEND. The devil has more faith than some of our PASTORS. 

And do you know why? Because he has witnessed, beheld and tried God up close and personal. He knows God. So he knows what God is capable of. So he has every bit of confidence that what God says- IS. Meaning, if God has set His mind to it, if He's spoken His word on it- it's done. 

Look at Hebrews 11:1, 3 "Now faith is the substance (realization, assurance) of things hoped for, the evidence (conviction, confidence) of things not seen. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds (ages, universe) were framed by the WORD of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible."

God never promised that your circumstances would make sense. He never promised that you'd be in the know and in full comprehension of what was going on every step of the way. He didn't. And we keep looking at the sky like He dropped the ball and breached the contract! He didn't! We falsely inserted promises and verses that weren't there because we desire a God that's going to make us comfortable at all times.

But listen, honey, God never promised eternal comfort while here on earth. No. He let us know that He has a work to do that would be done and that it would in fact be coupled with discomfort in the form or trial, tribulation, and suffering. He did promise though that if He called you according to that work/plan, and if you love Him, He'd work it all out for good. Beautiful ain't it? 

What does, doesn't, did and didn't make sense, will be and is a masterpiece that you can't see yet. He is zooming out on the bigger picture stroke by stroke, day by day, revelation by revelation. And as He shows you more, connections will be seen and understanding will come. But walk with Him throughout life. Every moment is an occasion to just be with Him, get acquainted with Him and grow an intimacy that leaves you at ease when things don't make sense for months and miles to come. 

Hebrews 11:6 says this, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him."

That word Diligence. That's key if you ask me. What is diligence? The book of Hebrews was written in the Hebraic language, so I looked up its definition in that tongue- 

"Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent."

Interestedly and persevereingly attentive. Painstaking.....Hm. That second phrase reminds me of what it was like to try to register for a class once the deadline had passed, or trying to convince my parents of a trip they should let me go on when I was younger. Both were frustrating. 

You've experienced one or the other. Put yourself back in those shoes- 

Walking up that hill to the A Building TIME AND TIME AGAIN, then back to your major's building because they ping ponged you around with all their miscommunication. You missed classes you needed to attend, you missed lunch, you missed hangouts, you missed out on NAPS because day after day, ALL DAY, you were determined in your pursuit of getting this problem handled. Even when it seemed impossible and got so frustrating you could cry. 

And with that parent? 

You would debate and debate and debate. You'd persist though Nos kept coming. You'd come up with new perspectives and arguments. You'd call friends for their help and probably put their parents on the phone with yours for extra back up! You'd try to no end, even when you were ready to give up. Even after you had stomped away or slammed your door- angry and defeated. You still came back for more until you got that yes. Until you got that class. 

Diligence- Persistence. Despite. Everything. And it’s not all up to you either. It is an activity of God, remember? So therefore, He’s going to work in out in you. But will you participate with Him? Will you continue to fight on and let Him lead you? Or will you bulk and stop because your circumstances are just too tiring or discouraging? Because your attitude is too high? Because you don’t understand why you have to go through this specific thing? Why He “allowed” it to happen? Are you going to press on and trust that He knows your breaking point? Are you going to believe Him when He says His grace is sufficient and that His strength is ever perfected in the spaces of your weaknesses? Are you going to rely on the fact that He’s been had your solution created and scheduled for delivery long before you even entered the circumstances that required one?

Look, darling, faith is a language- the vernacular of God. And Diligence is like the accent. All languages have an accent, right? Think of trying to speak French and Spanish in your American accent, with your American pronunciation of letters. It doesn't work. It's awkward and it either turns words incomprehensible or makes them into another word in the language you didn't mean. It stifles the conversation. But when you practice it, when you work at it, when you apply the correct pronunciation- suddenly, conversation is smooth and you sound less like a foreigner and more like a native. 

God has made us a part of His family. And He is trying to intimately teach us that family's language- Faith. He doesn't want us sounding like a foreigner or feeling like a foreigner in our own home as we walk through life, where we're awkward, uncomfortable, unsteady, self conscious, insecure, confused and missing out. As though living life in a foreign country forever where all you have ever picked up, is snatches of the language to be able to participate. He wants us to feel like a native- comfortable, confident, secure, at ease. He wants us in the conversations, joining in on the jokes, volunteering first for the activities. 

Diligence is the perfected accent of a native. When despite what happens, we continually seek and move to trust in God. We are determined for that result and know that it will come despite what our circumstances say because we believe in His word, the power of His promises.

Remember how Hebrews 11:6 said that we must believe that He EXISTS? Well, we have to believe that His existence isn't all there is to it. It's not just that He exists, but He longs to be with us, work with us, grow us. He wants us to have more of a say in our conversations with Him than the devil does. Because let's face it, it's not God encouraging us to continue speaking that-  "I can't do it. I'll never make it. I'm not enough. The finances are never going to work out. I'm going to struggle all my life. I'm not going to have a job. Nobody will ever love me. I'm not beautiful. I'm not important. I can't make a difference. God hates me. God is disappointed in me. God is angry at me. He wants to punish me. Lemme stay away from God right now. He doesn't want anything to do with me." 

......Uhhhhhhh, who do you think is talking in those moments? Jesus? Uhhh, no. That's the devil, baby. He's playing with your mind. He's playing with your hope. He's playing with your confidence. And he's throwing dirt on your name. He's throwing mud on your identity. None of that lines up with the Word of God. Check your receipts, honey boo. Read that Bible and fact check that boo boo devil cause he's a LIAR. 

John 8:44 says this, "You are of your father the devil....and [he] does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it."

God wants to speak His language with us- Truth. And Faith is truth. Because Faith is believing not that God exists, but that He is who He says He is. 

So, God is telling us that He gave us a gift, that He is continually strengthening, stretching and working out in us. He is our Tutor of Faith. A tutor works more intimately than a teacher. A tutor works during and after hours to work closely with the strengths, weaknesses and workload of the one in need. They provide exercises, employ new methods, shed new/more in depth perspective and work around the unique disposition of the child or adult at work. 

God is tutoring us in faith through our circumstances, through prayer, through relationships, etc. He never promised we'd understand it all at hindsight. He never promised it'd make sense or even be visible every step of the way. He just promised that if He's called you, and if you love Him, it'd all work out for good, remember? 

Here's some encouragement from one of my favorite verses that basically says, "It doesn't have to make sense for it to work out.”

Romans 8:24-25 "For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance." Keep on hoping. Be diligent in your hope. It's time to sharpen that native language. After all, the Bible says the tongue is a sword. So will you wield it against yourself, God's plan and His relationship with you/your seat at the table, or will you wield it against the lies and very existence of the enemy? 

As the old 90s song goes- The Choice is Yours. 

[matthewshaley1996]

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Perspective & Advice for Those Facing Insurmountable Odds

Throughout our journey with Voyage, the one thing we have learned over and over is that hidden within every challenge is a blessing or opportunity. It’s up to us to determine whether a challenge we face will be a step back or the catalyst for a step forward.

We had the honor of connecting with some of the city’s brightest leaders and role models and we asked them our question of the month: What is the best advice you have for someone who feels like they are facing insurmountable odds.

Below, you’ll find their advice and links and other info so you can learn more about them, their work and how to connect with them. We’ll be interviewing many of these amazing individuals in the coming weeks, stay tuned.

Bryttany Barrick | Fashion Enthusiast & Owner of Bryttany Bee Boutique

The best advice I could give for someone who is facing insurmountable odds is to stay calm, and stay focused. It sounds easier said than done, but even the smallest steps count. One thing that I’ve done to remain grounded at a time like that is keep a small notebook with me to help organize my thoughts. Even just writing out a checklist helps significantly. Take things day by day, one step at a time, and before you know it, the odds will be in your favor.

IG: @bryttanybee Business: @bryttanybeeboutique FB: http://www.facebook.com/bryttanybeeboutique

    Dillon Potts | Videographer & Photographer

The best advice I can for someone who feels they are facing insurmountable odds is to remind yourself of your value, accept that failure is part of the chase, give every opportunity your all, and overall be the best version of yourself and in turn, you will find yourself achieving what you once thought was impossible.

Instagram: Or @dillonpotts Facebook: https://facebook.com/dpottsmedia/ Portfolio: https://msha.ke/dillonpotts/

De’Arion “DJ SaucyD” Wafer | DJ & Upcoming Producer

To answer this question, I say nothing is too impossible to conquer nor is it too great to overcome. You can achieve anything you put your mind to because you’re in control. Those odds you are facing can make you doubt yourself, make you feel like you won’t amount to anything, and make you lose all motivation for what you want to do. But, you should face these odds head on and set out to do what you want, find your purpose, and find your passion. You’ll feel like you can conquer anything once you do this. Motivate yourself, surround yourself with positive energy, and those that support you in all that you do. I figured this out by the obstacles I went through this past year. I have dealt with failure, adversity, heartbreak, the closest people around me bringing me down, and even losing friends. I know you may have gone through the same things because it’s life. We all face at least one or all of these obstacles. I gave these examples to express the fact that those insurmountable odds were hindering me from moving forward. You may feel the same. In the midst of my hardships I found myself and my passion: music. I became a DJ and I am now venturing into music production. I have networked with amazing people, gotten noticed for my craft, and my business is booming! I can’t seem to catch a break during the weekends and I love every bit of it. Also, I recently graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from UNT Dallas at the age of 20. I beat the odds. Anything is possible.

Instagram: @dj.saucyd

Mercedes Davis Sr. | Founder of Intelligent Minds and Author of the Kingdom Of Heaven

I would just say don’t give up there is no point on going back to square one when you prayed to be where you are now you might not be where you want to be but the gap between who you are and who you want to be is a lot smaller then it used to be.

Amazon: http://bit.ly/kohbook Instagram: Intelligentminds1

  Thottie Jay | American rapper,Singer & Songwriter

Image Credit: Brian Irby (@_brianirby)

God will never give you more than you can handle. Take things one step at a time and remember; you are bigger than the obstacles that are being thrown your way.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_hottiejay/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xHOXir0m9hPcMWbITS9Cv?si=4-o-WaALRFCg9elrBA_NcA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/thottie-jay/1425228905

Diana Padrón | Professional model & owner of Lollitalo Handmade Gifts

From my own experience, I would say that God does not give us battles that we cannot combat , so we must rely on the adversities of life and see each disappointment as an experience and learn from it. Always think positive to bring light and love where you need it most. Your mindset shapes your life, and if you choose to see obstacles you will see only obstacles, but if you focus on a solution a clear path will present itself.

And remember that in the end everything will be fine and if it is not, it is because the end has not come yet.

“You’re gonna be happy” said life, but first I’ll make you strong.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dianakpadron/ https://www.instagram.com/lollitalo/

  Tylor Herbert | Photographer, Owner of Tylor Michelle Photography

The best advice I can give is to change your attitude. To know that you are capable of anything and are capable to overcome anything you set your mind to is key. Make small steps towards your goal and always remember that even the small steps are a step forward.

Website: tylormichellephotography.mypixieset.com FB: Tylor Michelle Photography Instagram: @tylormichellephotography

Fredrick Henry | Dallas local

God gave you what you can handle. Life cannot deny someone who gives it their absolute all.

Instagram: @fred_fntz

  Steezie Stee The Brute | Rap Artist / Model

Stay strong and patient life wasn’t meant to be easy but if God ain’t give up on you then you shouldn’t give up on yourself and tackle reality passionately.

  Instagram: @SteezieStee @Reverbnation

Austin Snodgrass | Photographer

The best advice I would give to someone who feels like they are facing insurmountable odds would be to never forget your value and how much you have to contribute. Don’t compare yourself. Most of my battles with growing as a photographer have come from comparing myself to other creators and creatives. Rely not just on yourself, but on those closest to you that you trust. Insurmountable odds seem less daunting when you have a team of friends cheering you on that believe in you. Another piece of advice I would give is to be aware of your mindset. Instead of thinking, “I don’t know if I can do this”, think “I can do this. It’s going to be rough and I might fail once or twice, but I’m going to put in the work necessary to do this”. My favorite quote of all time is “You did not wake up today to be mediocre”. I’m also a believer that your dreams are only as crazy as the work you’re willing to put in to achieve them. All of this to say, when you feel like odds are stacked against you, take a look at your mindset and the people you trust the most. It just might change your perspective.

Facebook: /208vibes Instagram: @208vibes Website: 208vibes.com

Edward Sena | Photographer and Graphic Designer

Go all out, if you tell yourself you can’t do it then how will you ever persevere and get stronger. There will always be obstacles and negatives, surround yourself with people who believe in you and will be there through all odds, through all situations. When I had to withdraw from college I was nearly homeless and stuck in Pennsylvania, 1,500 miles away from home, a friend let me stay at his home while I tried to get everything back on track. The right group of people can turn any negative odds positive, no matter how slightly they may turn.

IG: @edwardsen3.14 , @edwartsena

Maggie Bryant | Photographer, Creative, Leadership Consultant at Life Leadership

Courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow.” When I face seemingly insurmountable odds I try to remember to just take the next step. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when looking at the big picture, but when I break it down into small bite sized pieces it allows me to get wins along the way which then inspires & motivates me to do more!

IG: @maggiebryantphotography, @katteosborne, #altardstate @altardstate

Andres Gutierrez | Conceptual portrait photographer

My advice for anyone facing any insurmountable odds is to always remember no one has ever achieved something great without trying. So even against all odds you will achieve what you think is the impossible. You must take any negative energy and turn it into positivity to believe in yourself. Use any doubt you have against you as fuel to become better than the goals you have set. There are also lessons to be learned from failing, learn and grow from it. It takes time and dedication but when you want to overcome something you must work for it and the rest will work itself out.

IG: http://www.instagram.com/sights.not.seen

Emerson Funes | photographer & Outcast

Keep fighting no matter how hard it is because you will gain so much more then you expect in the beginning. It will help you become better and strong.

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  Kelly Vega | Video producer & Photographer

I’ve learned that every experience, both the good and the bad will eventually get you to where you are supposed to be. Every win, every loss and every mistake. Don’t be afraid to fail at something new and don’t be so hard on yourself for feeling lost, confused or like you haven’t achieved all that you wanted to achieve. Don’t expect success overnight, be patient and focus your energy and emotions on the things you can control. You have passion and you are beautifully gifted. Work hard, explore your deeper self and show yourself what you’re capable of.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvstudi0s/ Instagram: @k.vstudios

      Mogli (Logan Estrada) | Pizzaiolo & Producer/DJ

Image Credit: Syneca Milan (Synecamilan@gmail.com). Insta: https://www.instagram.com/followsyneca/

The best advice I could have for someone who feels like they are facing insurmountable odds would be to “take a step back and face everything one at a time, one after the other.”

IG: @mogli_music Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/moglirecords

Shane McCormick | Photographer, Artist & Problem Solver

Image Credit: Shane McCormick

I have faced insurmountable odds more than I’d like to admit. There is a lot of pressure that comes with being a photographer in an oversaturated environment. Over time, I have learned to work well under pressure, but that wasn’t always the case. A quote I like to think about from time to time is “who you are is defined by what you’re willing to struggle for.” If you choose your battles wisely and learn from your mistakes consciously, you may find that the odds you face become less and less insurmountable. When you’re stressed out, under pressure, or feeling like you’re not good enough, take a moment to look yourself in the mirror and say, “you got this.” When I tell myself this I tend to forget about the problems I’m facing and go into the situation more confident and energized than before.

IG: www.instagram.com/portrait_god Website: http://www.shanemccormickphoto.com/

Antonio Acosta | Photographer

As for the advice, I would say to break down those odds into smaller so they are more manageable to handle and focus on one at a time as to not overwhelm yourself.

    Peytan (E-KYD) Ivory | Recording Artist/ Creator

Alright, so the best advice I can give. I have a few things to share; First things first I have to state its all a mind game at the end of the day. Knowing that information, you have to attack it internally. Even though all the destruction is happening externally in your physical reality.

Tip #1: Don’t take it personal. I know when you’re going through something you can feel all alone and personally attacked, but thats not the case at all. As people we are really good at masking our pain. It might look like someone has it all together and all the answers but that could be a facade. Pretty much we are all in the same boat at the end of the day. We all have something we’re trying to overcome. You’re not alone in the struggle.

Tip #2: Don’t take it to heart and let it encrypt your spirit. You never want your heart to grow weary and heavy. You need to keep your heart pure at all times. Once something has taken ahold there it’s pretty much solidified. I don’t consider myself religious, just more spiritual but a good proverb to keep close- “Guard your heart with all diligence, then from it flow springs of life.” You don’t want to accept the odds – as fact in your heart because you could possibly open the door to more crisis within your realm.

Tip# 3: Take a look back and see all that you’ve overcome in your past and let that give you the confidence to pull through. This too shall past type of vibe. Life is all about overcoming. We’ve been overcoming odds since we were children. Try to think back to a situation that you were able to grow from and remember the steps you took to make it out. Thats what I do. When the climb to the top is getting too grimy for me I look back at all the things I’ve managed to pull through and I tell myself if I can make it to where I am now I can get to where I’m trying to go.

Tip #4: Have a “Light At The End Of The Tunnel” mentality. Pretty much you’re in this dark tunnel, you wanna always have your mind set to I’m going to make it to the light. I know there is light at the end of this tunnel type of thinking. You have to KNOW that you’re going to make it to the light regardless what is going on. No matter what darkness is surrounding you. You have to DESIRE the light. If you don’t have that deep seated belief you’re going to be stuck in the tunnel. Its your decision. Be stuck in that darkness or get to the light no matter what.

Tip #5: Go out and have fun! Take your mind off all the heavy stuff. Go out with your friends or if you have no one go out alone. Try to enjoy the moment while you’re out. Forget all that you gotta deal with for a few hours and just enjoy being. Try to put into perspective the grand scheme of things which is we don’t have control of a lot of the things we go through and understand life didn’t come with a blueprint – knowing that, try to let go and just be for a while until the solution comes. Remember within your being that the answer WILL come.

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Ronnie Cade | Content Creator

For anyone who feels like they’re facing insurmountable odds, I say to persist and tap into your creativity. If there’s a will, there is always a way. You may just need to think outside the box in order to beat the odds.

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Darby Mcvay | Videographer & Content Creator

My advice to someone that feels like they’re facing insurmountable odds is purely this; just keep going. No matter how many people say no, no matter what the odds are, if you have something you’re passionate about and you believe in it, never ever give up. All an idea needs is the right opportunity, the right timing, yours will come.

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Jose Patino | Photographer & Videographer

Stay consistent on the course to your goal and if you need to, take a few minutes to relax and remind yourself why you began this journey. History has proven that greatness takes time and only those who are willing to push through and sacrifice are those that reach success. After all, if it was easy everyone would do it right?

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        Angeles | Business Owner

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The best advice I can give for someone who feels like they are facing insurmountable odds is to have courage in yourself, hustle hard, and stay positive. You can truly conquer whatever you put your mind to.

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      Shun | Designer/Creator of THE MOVEMENT

We must never forget who our Creator is!

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  Anai Garza | Food Enthusiast and Baker

I would advise that person that you have to take it day by day because you only live once and life’s too short to not enjoy it. Find yourself a supportive close-circle in friends and family that shares your views and goals and always remember every day to take some time to pamper and take care of yourself by doing something small you really like such a meal you enjoy, mediation, working out, or eating a dessert, you’ve earned it by working every day to overcome your odds.

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      Ryan Daniel, D.D.S.

You were born to be a beacon of light. You were born to overcome any fear or any fright. You were born with the heart, will, & passion to never give up, & fight. If they say there is no way, you make it. Never ask for permission to be great, you just take it.

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