#eternal celebration

[topicsfromatoz]

SABOR DOMINICANO, EL RITMO NOS HACE VOLAR  #AtoZ_MERENGUE

"Sabor Dominicano" is a vibrant and energetic merengue song celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic. The song paints a vivid picture of the island's lively atmosphere, from the swaying palm trees to the joyful sounds of the drums. In the first verse, the lyrics invite listeners to experience the warmth and beauty of the tropical island where merengue is more than just music; it's a way of life. The pre-chorus emphasizes the tropical heat and the heart's rhythm, which blends seamlessly with the ocean's waves. The chorus is an anthem of Dominican pride, urging everyone to enjoy the dance and passion that merengue brings. In the second verse, the journey continues through famous Dominican locales, highlighting the unending festivities and the unique connection of the people to their music. The bridge calls for non-stop dancing, feeling the heartbeat of the land, and embracing the ever-present joy. The outro reinforces the everlasting influence of merengue, ensuring that its rhythm remains in the heart and soul, making life a continuous celebration. This song is a tribute to the Dominican spirit, inviting the world to dance and experience the vibrant "Sabor Dominicano."

#SaborDominicano #MerengueMagic #DominicanVibes #TropicalRhythm #DanceWithPassion #CaribbeanBeats #IslandLife #MusicAndJoy #CulturalCelebration #FeelTheHeat

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[harmonyhealinghub]

Celebrating Life: Honouring the Departed with Love and Remembrance

Shaina Tranquilino

December 9, 2023

Today is a bittersweet day for me as I prepare to attend my dear aunt's Celebration of Life event. While it may seem paradoxical to celebrate life in the wake of someone's passing, these events hold immense significance in honouring our loved ones who have left this world. They provide an opportunity to reflect upon their impact, cherish memories, and find solace in shared stories and experiences. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of Celebration of Life events as a heartfelt way to pay tribute to those who touched our lives.

1. Embracing Positive Memories:

Celebration of Life events shift the focus from mourning loss to celebrating the joyous moments shared with our departed loved ones. This approach allows us to remember them fondly through uplifting anecdotes, laughter-filled conversations, and cherished memories that evoke happiness rather than sorrow. By highlighting their positive contributions during these gatherings, we can truly honour their legacy while finding comfort amidst our grief.

2. Fostering Unity and Support:

In times of bereavement, coming together as a community plays a pivotal role in healing wounds and finding strength. Celebration of Life events create an environment where family, friends, and acquaintances gather to share stories, express condolences, and offer support to one another. These occasions foster a sense of unity by reminding us that we are not alone in our grief; they allow us to lean on each other for solace and understanding.

3. Personalizing Farewells:

Unlike traditional funeral services that often adhere to established customs or religious rituals, Celebration of Life events provide more flexibility for personalization. From choosing unique venues that reflect the individual's personality or interests to incorporating meaningful music, readings, or visuals, every aspect can be tailored specifically to commemorate their life authentically. This personalized approach ensures that attendees feel connected with both the person being remembered and the memories shared.

4. Promoting Healing and Closure:

Celebration of Life events offer a platform for emotional healing, allowing attendees to find closure by sharing their grief openly. Through storytelling, laughter, tears, and heartfelt tributes, these gatherings enable individuals to express their emotions authentically. By acknowledging the pain while simultaneously celebrating a life well-lived, attendees can begin the journey towards acceptance and healing.

5. Continuing the Legacy:

While our loved ones may have physically left us, their impact on our lives remains immeasurable. Celebration of Life events serve as an opportunity to reflect upon this legacy and ensure that it is carried forward. By sharing stories of our departed loved ones' accomplishments, values, and passions with future generations, we keep their spirit alive within our hearts and ignite inspiration for others to follow in their footsteps.

Attending my aunt's Celebration of Life event today fills me with both sadness and gratitude. It reminds me that even though she is no longer physically present, her influence will forever shape my life. These unique events provide solace during times of sorrow while reminding us to cherish every moment spent with those dear to us. May we all remember the importance of celebrating life as a beautiful way to honour the memory of our loved ones who have passed away.

[katyahina]

Marika had grey/ashen hair in her past?

So, I was taking a closer look at Marika's cut braid,

JUST like I was suspecting, her golden hair is not actually her color, but something she gained! You can see it is actually grey hair "painted" with gold, especially at the ends!

^ ( x ) The Shamans in Jars do have grey hair, too, despite what seems like a young age! I also was seeing something like looked a speck of gold hair in Jar Innards, but again, I looked closer, and I don't know anymore...

It is... something golden, but not hair? Maybe? Instead of hair, maybe this could be a thread of gold, something connected with the threads she pulls out in the second DLC trailer:

Both Grandam and the Hornsent NPC we interact with mention "Marika's betrayal", suggesting some sort of long planning and social games on her end in order to claim whatever power from the Divine Gates she claimed to have her Erdtree and then go with the Crusade at them! I will link a post from @val-of-the-north here ( x ) delving more into it, but yeah..

Seems like the Hornsent had no idea what hit them, and Marika stole some sort of golden threads naturally being an essence of people who were born in Shadow Realm... Or maybe, the gold thread found in jars IS the product of failed "ascension", since shamans (and not only they) were stuffed into jars TO become holy from how Hornsent saw it? :^) fun stuff.. So, Marika claimed that gold to herself when she became a God, painting her hair permanently this way now!

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This is more headcanonish, but additional support for this might be an idea that Dominula are descendants / close culture to Marika's Shamans! Hear me out:

This is a new item found in the Shadow Realm, and.. not only it is called festive, not only it uses bone shards to be made and Celebrants have many bone shards on hands, but also the feature of creating runes (!) on landing attack is a trademark feature of all weapons of the Celebrants!

(etc etc...)

Additionally, the celebrants seems to have copied Marika's trademark hairstyle (2 braids and the third one cut), as well as her specific iteration of Erdtree incantation:

But as for the grey hair, they're all just old, right....? WRONG!!!!!!!

They might be not necessarily all old! Instead, they might be shriveled up because of a long time alive, kind of like the wandering nobles that left the Leyendell after the Shattering! It is implied that they are not able to die from old age, even though they all look very """old""" at the first glance:

So, age of the Celebrants is a non-factor, as they are not old, they are undead! It seems to be the fate of the most Golden Order - affiliated people, after Marika disappeared and thus no one could die normally anymore!

However, copying hairstyle, doing the runes thing, copying her version of the Erdtree sigil, and even sharing the blue clothing with golden embrodery like her/Radagon and Godwyn all might point towards cultural proximity! Maybe they are descendants of the Shamans that were not slaughtered in the village (evacuated in time, lived in another place than the village and then were taken, etc)! So, them having grey hair even as 'young maids' could just be this genetic!

[eternallyangelina]

That legendary look

[c-schroed]

Spouse and I are approaching the end of our Utena (re-)watch. And I am p e r f e c t l y n o r m a l about it.

Anyway. Happy Valentine's Day to all who celebrate.

[trexalicious]

Always remembered, never forgotten, eternally grateful...

[skitskatdacat63]

I don't know what compelled me to make this but now it exists

[lovelyy-moonlight]

Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller on the set of a24 "Eternity" in Vancouver.

[whatlieswithintheorchard]

say a jewish time traveler, travels from a certain thursday to a certain monday. does she then need to observe shabbat on the 7th day according to her own personal timeline, or does she celebrate it on the saturday of the local timeline?

[samantabrzozowska]

“Celebrate your life”

~ Sam

[crimson-lilly]

~ Icons: Ariana Grande ~

like/rt or credit Crimsonlilly on Twitter if you use. <3

[jdaso]

Glinda the Good Witch

Her smile is so pretty

[idlesuperstar]

current sexual orientation: tweedy, warm, intelligent, wry, ping-pong playing, whisky-drinking, poetry-quoting, motorbike-racing, gloriously red-headed here-on-earth-I-am-your-defending-counsel Doctor Frank Reeves [Roger Livesey: A Matter of Life And Death, Powell & Pressburger, 1946]

[fancyschmancyopinions]

GEMMA CHAN at the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala on December 3rd 2023 wearing LOUIS VUITTON

[popculturebaby]

Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet on the set of ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’, 2003 ✨

[francesderwent]

deep down I am afraid it will never actually be my turn to have people make sacrifices for me