#event: unity fair.

[teaganxnott]

where: unity fair; kissing booth. who: @alessandraesmee || alice.

Yes, Teagan was a model. Yes, Teagan thought much of herself. Yes, Teagan was confident. And yes, Teagan was a socialite. The difference between her and many of other pureblood princesses was that she was approachable and cordial — unless provoked. She enjoyed being out and about, being seen. She knew she was beautiful and liked others to see how stunning she was. Attention was given to her her whole life. What better way to give back to others who saw her than sitting at the kissing booth with the lovely Alice?

The line had slowed and she flung her hair behind her shoulder, letting out an exasperated sigh. “This was a lot busier than even I expected. If I’m not careful these plump money making lips might flatten.” She put her hand on Alice’s shoulder. “And most of these people …they’re the lucky ones.” Teagan leaned in and smiled. “They got two hotties here like sitting ducks just waiting on some action.”

[regulusx]

unity fair fundraiser eternelle’s elixir of refreshment, carkitt market regulus black & narcissa black (( @aurcralux ))

        so much had happened in so little time. if regulus had felt like drowning weeks ago, now he was just constantly underwater, where at times he was allowed to resurface before being pulled down once again. it was hard to breath, to move, to even see at times. there was so much happening around him, so many emotions and feelings, and he just wanted to scream. 

       still he had to go on with his life, for the sake of those around him, the ones that loved him, the ones he loved. he smiled and made small talk, and continued with his life, the reminder of the things he had done and why his life seemed to be going off the deep end burning on his forearm. and then it was his betrayal, a secret that very few knew, and who he was coming closer and closer to breaking down and finally telling the one person he had wanted to tell since the start. but he would never do that to narcissa, he would never place her in danger, no matter how lost he felt. instead he put on a smile before approaching her, not a big smile, narcissa knew him better than he knew himself, but one that would not raise any concerns.

       ❝hey cissy❞ regulus greeted his cousin before taking a seat across from her, ❝you having fun?❞ he asked with a teasing tone, he knew he should’ve hugged her, maybe kiss the top of her head, but he could not help but feel as if he might suck out all her happiness, he felt like a black hole, like a dementor.

[bloddysnow]

Summary: You are an emperor, and you have your own harem consisting of four consorts.

Pairings: Sub! Bottom! Zayne/Sylus/Rafayel/Xavier x Dom! Top! Gn! Reader

nsfw minors dni

They have different features and characters, each of which is a unique combination of beauty, strength and charm.

The first consort, Zayne was a skillful healer, known for his wisdom and insight. He was not only handsome, but also smart. His knowledge of herbs and medicines helped to keep you in good health, helping to stay full of strength and energy. He often gave you valuable advice in governing the state. He had a refined taste and exquisite grace. His outfits have always been made with elegance.

The second consort, Rafayel, has a passionate temperament and burning beauty. Something about him always makes him the center of attention in any room. He chooses the most precious fabrics and jewelry to emphasize his beauty. Rafayel spends his days perfecting the art of dance, demonstrating flexibility and ability to control his body. He was not only a talented dancer, but also a skillful musician. In the evenings, he plays the lyre, hoping to attract you with melodic sounds and his angelic voice. His talent was known far beyond the palace.

The third consort, Sylus is famous for his wisdom and deep knowledge of poetry and philosophy. Passion and temptation permeates his every movement and every word. His eyes burn with the fire of thirst, giving mystery. He is also a master of martial arts. His grace and dexterity delighted everyone who saw his training. He often quotes poems and philosophical thoughts, hoping to win your heart through mind and soul.

The fourth consort, Xavier is known for his innocence and sincerity. He wears light and bright outfits that emphasize his young beauty. Its beauty is emphasized by simplicity and naturalness. He likes to walk in the garden and pick flowers. He wants to attract you with his purity and innocence. His room is filled with the scents of fresh flowers and the soft light of candles since he every evening hopes that you’ll want to visit him.

They dress up in frank clothes that barely cover their bodies to better demonstrate the traces of your caresses - dark spots and red marks from love bites that cover their delicate skin with a marble pattern. Every sign you leave is considered a pride, and they do not hide them under their makeup, but show them out.

At public meetings, banquets, parties and most social events, your consorts properly stand right behind your back and will always accompany you. Their presence behind your back symbolized the unity and strength of the imperial family. They’ll hide their faces under face veil, leaving only their eyes open. Since childhood, they have been taught that their bodies belong only to the emperor, and this knowledge is deeply rooted in their minds. Because of this, they cannot get physical pleasure on their own, knowing that their purpose is to serve only you.

As an emperor, you are aware of the importance of fair and respectful treatment of your consorts. And you try to pay equal attention to them all, making sure that each of them feels loved and valuable.

Evenings in the garden with Xavier have become an oasis of calm and happiness for you. The garden has an atmosphere of peace and harmony created by the rustle of foliage, the singing of birds and the quiet murmur of the fountain. Xavier brings the book he chose in advance and sits on the soft grass under the shade of an old oak leaning against it. You settle down next to him, putting your head on his lap. His hands begin to gently stroke your hair. He opens the book and starts reading aloud. His voice, soft and expressive, fills the space around you. Closing your eyes, you enjoy every minute spent with him.

Sylus often asks you to practice with him. One of your rules was the following: if he wins, you will fulfill any of his wishes. He attacks quickly and deftly, trying to find vulnerabilities. You, in turn, fight back, always trying to keep a balance between defense and attack. However, despite his aspiration and skills, he has never managed to defeat you. You are always one step ahead. You know that the real goal of these trainings is not victory, but time spent together. And this ends with Sylus breathing heavily with his hands around your neck, feeling the warmth of your body. Your hands wrap around his waist, pulling him closer. His lips are warm, persistent, conveying all the passion that he may have been holding back for a long time.

Rafayel, dressed in light silk clothes, slowly goes to the center of the hall, illuminated by the soft light of candles. The sounds of darbuka and qanun begin to fill the space. Smooth waves run through his body, starting from his hips and rising up his spine. He skillfully uses his shoulders. His hands gently twist, repeating the curves of the melody, and his fingers touch the invisible strings, adding a touch of magic to the dance. His hips make graceful movements, synchronously swaying in the rhythm of melody. His body is the true perfection of beauty. Each muscle contraction, each movement emphasizes the ideal lines of his figure. The light of candles plays on his skin, creating a game of shadows and emphasizing every muscle. When he looks at you, it seems that time stops. His eyes are full of depth and passion, you can drown in them, forgetting about everything in the world. It's like they bewitched you, and you can't take your eyes off him. They reflect the whole world, full of mysteries and secrets that he is ready to share only with you.

In the majestic imperial palace, immersed in luxury and splendor, your life was surrounded by Zayne's care and attention. Not trusting the servants, Zayne personally followed every aspect of your daily life. It was his personal privilege and duty that he was proud of. Taking care of the emperor gave him some pleasure. He chooses your outfit for the day, also takes care of your hairstyle, skillfully styling your hair and giving it a neat look. He makes sure that consorts didn't bother you and asks you every night if you wanted to visit someone's quarters. Zayne takes care of his emperor with awe and love, trying to protect you from all possible troubles and worries. As a sign of gratitude for his tireless care and devotion, you often took his hands in your own and gratefully kiss them. Zayne was always embarrassed at these moments, looking away.

Their hearts are pounding in anticipation of your next choice, and each of them is eager to be in emperor’s quarters again. When they find themselves in your bed, their moans and screams become loud and passionate, breaking the silence of the night. It's not only an expression of their pleasure, but also a way to show others your closeness to them. They cry, clutching your cock buried deep inside them, and whisper through tears: "I'm y-your favorite, right?" Their voices tremble with emotions, and their hearts beat in the hope of confirming their uniqueness and love.

Their bellies become swollen from the amount of sperm inside their wombs. When you gently press on their stomach, white sperm flows out of their hole, and they whine, asking you not to waste it. Each of them dreams of giving birth to the first heir, who will strengthen his position in the harem and give him power and respect.

[circletakingthesquare]

flowers symbolization in the MCR videos (especially red carnations)

so i was looking back at MCR's videos and noticed these flowers. They show up pretty clearly in the last few seconds of the first video. so i thought to do some digging about them since i feel like every tiny detail counts in these videos LMAO. So these flowers are apparently red carnations and baby breath flowers. so i tried to look up symbolization regarding these flowers and found some stuffff

ok so apparently red carnations were worn during International Workers' Day known as May Day, which was a major celebration in the Soviet Union. May Day was a public holiday that celebrated the working class and the achievements of socialism. On this day, people would wear red carnations or carry them in parades and marches. Under Joseph Stalin however, May Day was a major event that showcased its MILITARY power, which is why the guy in the first video kind of looks like he's wearing some sort of military outfit IDK. Also under the Soviet Union, the government often ENFORCED participation in May Day parades to show solidarity and loyalty to the government. That kinda further proves the idea that the Black Parade is kind of being forced to stay in MOAT and show their solidarity to the DRAAG dictatorship. So, under the Soviet Union May Day parades became less against dictatorship (like they originally were) and more about loyalty to government and celebration of socialist achievements under the Soviet Union. I think what's going on in the first video might be some sort of reference to something like a May Day parade, espically with the caption: "His Grand Immortal Dictator wishes to celebrate our rich and storied culture, fine foods, and musical entertainments", this is in short what May Day was about under the Soviet Union. This all would make a lottt of sense. I really do not think this is a coincidence at all and in short, in the first video at least, I think the parade or march or whatever we hear going on outside might be something like a May Day parade.

oh yeah another thing, a popular slogan used during these Mayday parades was "Long Live the Dictatorship of the Proletariat." .... which sounds pretty familar righttt... to "Long Live Draag", which was the in the caption of the first video MCR posted. Another important detail i forgot to mention about the May Day parades is that they were also used as propaganda to showcase soviet power and unity. These parades were highly orchestrated with military demonstrations and symbolic marches. Using this information, it's pretty fair to assume that the "Long Live" Black Parade tour is a form of propaganda for the DRAAG dictatorship. but ok moving on the the white flowers.............

OK SO the white flowers are called "baby breath" and I couldn't find as specific of an example for them, but they generally represent innocence and purity, in some cultures its symbolizes unconditional love butttt they're also commonly used in funeral arrangements, representing eternal love for someone who has passed. This is especially true in Asian and Eastern cultures, where they're commonly used in honoring ceremonies as a symbol of respect and affection.

So, I'm honestly not sure what these two mean together but i really reallllyyyyy doubt that it's a coincidence that they were put together, especially with the symbolization of the red carnations. PLEASE TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS BC I REALLY DONT THINK THE FLORAL ARRANANGMENT IS A COINCEDENCE AT ALLLL i just can't think of what they could mean together. Maybe the contrasting symbolization of the two flowers are significant in some way? idk plsss pls pls pls give me ur thoughts u guys are smart 😭😭😭😭😭

also im just now realizing how long all this is im sorry im so invested LMFAO

[shitpostingsapphic]

I feel like a lot of people who weren't fond of Arcane S2 got the mistaken impression that the core plotline of S1 was the class conflict between Piltover and Zaun. I wouldn't say that's the case myself; I'd argue it was more of a backdrop than anything.

I think the Piltover and Zaun conflict was A core tenant. Key word, A. Season 1 had a lot of shit going on, and for some reason that's the plotline they hyperfixated on. But I think you are 100% correct. Because of that hyperfixation, they deluded themselves about what season 2 was going to give them, and for some odd reason it also distracted them from the fact that Arcane is not a happy show.

Because here's the thing.

The Piltover and Zaun storyline? Wasn't ignored. Wasn't pushed to the side. It followed a very realistic arc of being a cycle that repeats and is never fully fixed, at least not in a short time. Longstanding strife between two groups of people doesn't usually see resolution in the timeline the show gives us. And besides! It's not like it's entirely hopeless. It DOES end on a note of hopeful uncertainty.

I think people are upset at the idea of a "bigger bad" coming in and that being what unites the cities, instead of Zaun fighting for independence and achieving it and Piltover never intervening again. This is where people are too caught up in what they WANT to happen instead of what is realistic TO happen based on the events of season 1. Which is why it pays to pay attention. The Arcane plotline was always going to be the focus of the finale. It's the show's namesake. Ambessa and the Noxians were always going to be an issue, and chances were, it would have demanded the unity of the two cities for their survival, which it did.

It's not fair. It's not satisfying. It's realistic.

And there's no denying the fact that current world politics are influencing how people feel about this storyline. I guarantee if that weren't the case, people would think of the Piltover and Zaun arc differently.

But if we are going to draw from real world politics, a bigger military power coming in to a country that already has some internal conflict and using that as an excuse to intervene? The American Military Industrial Complex, anyone?

There comes a certain point where you have to acknowledge that Arcane is fiction. We all draw on real life experiences to interpret shows, yes. But at the end of the day, it's fiction. And you have to take the story for what it is and the information you're given, not let real life influence how you think it should play out.

[xrodolphusxxlestrangex]

Rodolphus was at the Unity Fair only because he was told to watch what was happening and to report back; to keep an eye out and take notes. He was never one to say no to his assignments, particularly when it meant preparing. He was good at it. He was good at hiding and observing. There was a reason he was chosen for so many assignments.

Of course he came across Alessandra. And what was she doing? Happily painting faces of anyone who showed up. Anyone. It made him sick. What made him even more such was seeing a paint brush in her hand. That was his domain. To see his disowned disgusting, supposed “sister” using something so carelessly made his blood boil.

“Stop with the niceties, Alessandra,” never Alice. With that he took the paint brush from her hands and broke it in half, throwing it behind him. “You need to fucking grow up. Stop playing with kids and do something worthwhile with your life for fuck’s sake.” His final words said slowly and with annoyance.

when: July 1982  where: Unity Fair  who: Alice and open!

Alice was enjoying the hell out of the fair. The Billie Lewis grant was a great cause, and Alice always liked the chance to hang out with new people. She’d been at the face painting booth for about an hour, now, and she was really getting into the swing of it. She typically liked pencils better than paint, but making art on someone’s face was one of the best ideas the muggles had ever had. Usually, that honor went to hair scrunchies, but Alice was reconsidering her ranking. She’d done sports team emblems, animals, rainbows. Some people wanted something subtle on their cheek, while others wanted their whole face decorated. Her favorites were the kids, who were just generally more creative than the adults.

For a while there’d been a steady stream of people, usually one or two waiting in line while Alice finished up whoever she was working on, but things had slowed down. Alice was close to conjuring up a mirror and painting her own face, just to fend off the boredom, when she caught a passerby’s eye. “You look like you could use a little extra sparkle. Fancy a paint job?” Alice waved the brush she’d been twirling between her fingers for added emphasis.

[lunvrsims]

BOB'S BURGER LEGACY CHALLENGE:

I created this challenge after binge watching Bob's Burgers for the 39384 time. I'm hoping this challenge brings everyone joy just as much as the show does for me! Please feel free to tag me if you do use this challenge. Thank you!

OVERVIEW:

Step into the shoes of the iconic Belcher family and embark on a thrilling Sims 4 legacy challenge inspired by Bob's Burgers! With just $65,000 to start and a strict no-cheat policy, guide the Belchers through five generations as they build and maintain their family-owned restaurant. Navigate unique aspirations, quirky traits, and unexpected challenges while interacting with beloved background characters from the Bob's Burgers universe. Will you preserve the legacy of 'Bob's Burgers' and create a dynasty that stands the test of time? Get ready to grill, laugh, and make memories in this exciting Sims 4 legacy challenge!

OFFICIAL RULES:

Family Funds: Each new generation starts with only $65,000 in family funds. This limited budget reflects the humble beginnings of the Belcher family and adds a challenge to building their legacy.

No Cheats: Cheats are not allowed to advance the family’s goals or acquire additional funds. This rule ensures that the challenge remains fair and requires strategic gameplay to succeed.

Legacy Succession: Each generation must have a designated heir who will continue the family legacy. The heir must be a biological child of the current generation’s primary Sims.

Unique Aspirations and Traits: Each generation must have unique aspirations and traits for their primary Sims. Avoid repeating aspirations and traits across generations to keep the gameplay varied and challenging.

Income Goals: Set specific income goals for each generation, reflecting the family’s progress in building their business empire. Achieving these goals is secondary to fulfilling the main aspirations and goals of each generation.

Background Character Challenges: Incorporate interactions and challenges involving background characters from Bob’s Burgers into the gameplay. These challenges should add depth and complexity to the family’s storylines.

Maintain Continuity: Maintain continuity between generations by referencing past achievements, relationships, and challenges in each new generation’s storyline. This creates a cohesive narrative and builds upon the family’s history.

Family Harmony: Emphasize the importance of family relationships and unity throughout the challenge. Encourage interactions and activities that strengthen family bonds and support the overarching goal of maintaining “Bob’s Burgers” as a thriving family business.

Generation 1: Bob Belcher

Traits: Foodie, Perfectionist, Family-Oriented.

Aspiration: Master Chef.

Main Goal: Establish “Bob’s Burgers” restaurant.

Income Target: Achieve a net worth of $50,000.

Family Size: Three children (two girls and one boy). MUST start off with a preteen/teen and two children.

Bob’s Rules:

Bob must achieve level 10 in the cooking skill before his eldest child becomes a young adult.

Bob must maintain a positive relationship with Teddy, Mort, and Regular-Sized Rudy to gather local support for the restaurant.

Bob must participate in at least one cooking competition and win a prize before his youngest child becomes a teenager.

Generation 2: Linda Belcher

Traits: Outgoing, Music Lover, Cheerful.

Aspiration: Party Animal.

Main Goal: Establish a successful musical career.

Income Target: Reach a net worth of $100,000.

Family Size: Two children (preferably girls).

Linda’s Rules:

Linda must achieve level 10 in the singing skill before her youngest child becomes a young adult.

Linda must organize at least three community events, such as block parties or talent shows, before her eldest child becomes a teenager.

Linda must write and perform a song about the family’s restaurant at least once before her youngest child becomes a teenager.

Generation 3: Tina Belcher

Traits: Bookworm, Romantic, Goofball.

Aspiration: Bestselling Author.

Main Goal: Write and publish a bestselling romance novel.

Income Target: Attain a net worth of $150,000.

Family Size: Two children.

Tina’s Rules:

Tina must achieve level 10 in the writing skill before her eldest child becomes a young adult.

Tina must have at least five romantic interactions with different Sims before her youngest child becomes a teenager.

Tina must complete the “Write a Novel” milestone before her youngest child becomes a teenager.

Generation 4: Gene Belcher

Traits: Creative, Ambitious, Foodie.

Aspiration: Musical Genius.

Main Goal: Become a famous musician.

Income Target: Achieve a net worth of $200,000.

Family Size: One child.

Gene’s Rules:

Gene must achieve level 10 in the guitar skill before his child becomes a young adult.

Gene must perform at least three concerts at different venues before his child becomes a teenager.

Gene must compose and record at least three original songs before his child becomes a teenager.

Generation 5: Louise Belcher

Traits: Evil, Insider, Genius.

Aspiration: Chief of Mischief.

Main Goal: Uncover neighborhood secrets and maintain the family legacy.

Income Target: Reach a net worth of $250,000.

Family Size: Four children.

Louise’s Rules:

Louise must achieve level 10 in the mischief skill before her eldest child becomes a young adult.

Louise must complete the “Prank Day” tradition every year before her youngest child becomes a teenager.

Louise must uncover and expose at least three neighborhood secrets before her youngest child becomes a teenager.

BACKGROUND CHARACTERS:

These loveable background characters will add to your gameplay and make some of the challenges more interesting. They are not necessary to your gameplay but you can create background characters based off of these ones.

Teddy: The lovable yet clumsy handyman who frequents “Bob’s Burgers”. He could occasionally break things in the restaurant, requiring repairs or upgrades.

Mort: The owner of the neighboring funeral home and a frequent customer at the restaurant. Mort might ask for favors related to his business or need emotional support during tough times.

Regular-Sized Rudy: One of the Belcher kids’ classmates who struggles with self-esteem. He could require assistance with school projects or seek friendship with the player’s Sims.

Marshmallow: The local transgender sex worker who occasionally hangs out at the restaurant. Marshmallow could provide valuable advice or connections to the underground scene in town.

Jimmy Pesto: The rival restaurateur who owns “Jimmy Pesto’s Pizzeria” across the street. Jimmy might try to sabotage Bob’s business through various means, requiring strategic maneuvers to outsmart him.

Mr. Fischoeder: The eccentric landlord who owns the building where “Bob’s Burgers” is located. Mr. Fischoeder could offer lucrative opportunities or impose challenging demands on the Belcher family.

Courtney: A local musician and potential love interest for Gene. She could offer opportunities for collaboration on music projects or events at the restaurant.

Hugo: The local health inspector who frequently inspects “Bob’s Burgers”. Hugo might demand bribes or impose strict regulations, adding a layer of challenge to maintaining the restaurant’s cleanliness and compliance.

Tammy: A conniving classmate of the Belcher kids who often causes trouble. Tammy could spread rumors, disrupt family events, or interfere with relationships, requiring diplomatic solutions.

Zeke: A rough-and-tumble friend of Gene and Louise. Zeke could challenge the player’s Sims to physical contests or get into mischief that affects the neighborhood.

Ollie and Andy: Twin pranksters who enjoy causing chaos in the neighborhood. They could pull elaborate pranks on the player’s Sims, requiring quick thinking to avoid embarrassment or damage.

Gale: The eccentric neighbor who owns the art store next to “Bob’s Burgers”. Gale could provide bizarre yet valuable advice or involve the player’s Sims in her creative endeavors.

[aeth-eris]

Solar Return : Friendships (11th House)

Solar Return 11th House in Aries: You may find yourself drawn to dynamic and energetic friends who share your enthusiasm for group activities such as sports teams or adventurous outings, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared excitement within your social circle.

Solar Return 11th House in Taurus: You may prioritize nurturing and stable friendships, seeking reliable and down-to-earth companions who share your values and enjoy activities such as cooking or nature outings that foster a sense of groundedness and comfort within your social group.

Solar Return 11th House in Gemini: You may enjoy engaging in intellectually stimulating conversations and events with diverse groups of friends who share your love for learning and social gatherings, fostering a sense of mental stimulation and camaraderie within your social network.

Solar Return 11th House in Cancer: You may prioritize building close-knit and supportive friendships, seeking empathetic and caring companions who value emotional connections and enjoy activities such as movie nights or meaningful discussions that foster a sense of belonging and understanding within your social circle.

Solar Return 11th House in Leo: You may seek friendships that embrace celebration and mutual admiration, enjoying the company of enthusiastic and expressive friends who appreciate events such as parties or creative projects that foster a sense of joy and recognition within your social group.

Solar Return 11th House in Virgo: You may value practical and dependable friendships, gravitating towards friends who share your attention to detail and enjoy activities such as group projects or organized outings that foster a sense of reliability and productivity within your social network.

Solar Return 11th House in Libra: You may prioritize cultivating harmonious and balanced friendships, enjoying the company of cooperative and diplomatic friends who value fairness and social events such as group discussions or collaborative projects that foster a sense of unity and cooperation within your social circle.

Solar Return 11th House in Scorpio: You may seek friendships that encourage deep and transformative connections, finding solace in the company of loyal and trustworthy companions who enjoy activities such as deep conversations or shared experiences that foster a sense of emotional depth and trust within your social group.

Solar Return 11th House in Sagittarius: You may embrace friendships that foster open-mindedness and adventure, enjoying the company of optimistic and global-minded friends who appreciate experiences such as travel or philosophical discussions that foster a sense of exploration and open-heartedness within your social network.

Solar Return 11th House in Capricorn: You may prioritize friendships that embody stability and mutual respect, finding comfort in the company of disciplined and ambitious companions who value achievements and events such as group projects or networking opportunities that foster a sense of responsibility and shared success within your social circle.

Solar Return 11th House in Aquarius: You may enjoy fostering friendships that embrace progressive and humanitarian values, seeking the company of visionary and inclusive friends who appreciate events such as volunteer work or group activism that foster a sense of social impact and innovation within your social network.

Solar Return 11th House in Pisces: You may seek friendships that embody compassion and creativity, finding connection with empathetic and imaginative companions who value experiences such as art therapy or spiritual discussions that foster a sense of emotional depth and spiritual connection within your social circle.

[mariacallous]

Georgia is at a turning point. Demonstrations have spread across the country in response to the ruling Georgian Dream’s shocking decision to suspend Georgia’s European Union membership process, started in 2022, after the opposition accused it of rigging a victory in the October parliamentary elections. The events bring to mind the 2014 Maidan Revolution, when Ukrainians protested then-President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to pull Ukraine away from the EU and closer to Russia.

Georgian authorities have responded to protesters with heavy-handed tactics. They have used water cannons, tear gas, and anti-riot forces, targeting journalists and arresting activists in an effort to weaken the protests and deter further dissent. These tactics, reminiscent of those used by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, indicate a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism.

It is unclear why Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced Georgia’s withdrawal from the EU accession process until 2028 now, but he wouldn’t have done so without the direction of Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s richest man and founder of Georgian Dream. While Kobakhidze accused the EU of blackmailing Georgia in his Nov. 28 statement announcing the move, his party had just campaigned for reelection promising to support EU membership. Perhaps the move was intended to preempt the expected suspension of the accession process by the EU in December; the European Parliament last week described the voting process in the October elections as “neither free nor fair” and adopted a resolution declaring the results invalid. Or perhaps it was intended to provoke protests, thus giving the government an opportunity to crush all dissent, just as Lukashenko did in Belarus in 2020.

If the latter is true, though, that strategy appears to be failing. The scale and scope of ongoing protests are unprecedented in Georgia. They are self-organized, with no single political leader or organization driving them, and are occurring in Tbilisi, the capital, but also in other large cities and even some villages. This grassroots mobilization highlights the Georgian people’s determination to keep their country on a European path.

Georgia’s institutions are showing signs of cracks. Civil servants from the ministries of defense, foreign affairs, education, and justice and other agencies have issued joint statements to distance themselves from the prime minister’s announcement. Several diplomats, including Georgia’s ambassador to the United States, have resigned.

The outcome of this standoff may hinge on the actions of security forces, law enforcement, and the military. If there are more high-ranking resignations, especially from the security services, Georgian Dream’s grip could slip. Another tipping point could be if police disobey orders to use lethal force against protesters. Already, the silence of Georgia’s military may indicate its preference to side with the country’s commander in chief, President Salome Zourabichvili.

For her part, Zourabichvili has refused to recognize the seating of Parliament, which four parties backing a pro-European charter have boycotted. Her refusal renders the current actions of the Georgian Dream-only Parliament unconstitutional. Zourabichvili has stood with protesters in the streets and has created a national unity council, designed to prepare the way for new elections.

Her efforts have borne fruit, with opposition parties showing unusual cohesion. But the president’s ability to drive change will remain limited without strong, immediate support from Brussels and Washington, even as the latter is distracted with its own presidential transition.

The days ahead will be critical. Georgia’s future remains deeply uncertain, and the stakes for the country’s democracy, let alone its European aspirations, could not be higher. Over the weekend, the United States suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia, but U.S. and European leaders can and should do more—and fast.

To this end, Georgia’s Western allies should declare that the October elections were fraudulent and thus the seating of the new Parliament and reestablishment of a Georgian Dream government—without the required approval of the Georgian president—are illegitimate and unconstitutional; there will be no recognition of Georgia’s government until new, free and fair elections are held.

They should also impose immediate and public sanctions on Ivanishvili and his associated business interests as a direct consequence for his role in undermining democratic processes, as well as provide strong political and diplomatic backing for Zourabichvili in her efforts to bring about new, free and fair elections, thus creating a path for democratic renewal. Lastly, they should call on the Georgian military and security services to uphold the country’s constitution, even if this means refusing to obey orders from the illegitimate government.

Russia is determined to flip governments in its near neighborhood, whether through presidential elections in Romania, general elections in Bulgaria, gas price pressure in Moldova, or fraudulent elections in Georgia. The West needs its own strategy to prevent Russia from succeeding. Georgia is now ground zero. The decisions made in the coming days will determine whether the country reinforces its democracy and moves closer to Europe or slides further into authoritarianism and Moscow’s orbit. And this, in turn, will inform Russia’s policies in the wider region.

[regulusx]

         with a sigh regulus resigned himself to make the most out of his mandatory attendance to the fair, 'it will be good for the department if we are seen at the event' his boss had said, regulus was just relieved he had not been ordered to volunteer at one of the booths too. this he could manage, a fake smile since he had done since childhood, and pretended interest, he had literally being trained for it.

         had he not been so lost in his thoughts he would've seen the approaching incident, granted, andromeda had barely bumped into him, but now he was left with no idea of how to react.

         ❝it's alright, no harm done❞ regulus tried to sound nonchalant, he could not exactly use the same grateful and delighted tone as he did in his secret visits to his cousin, ❝everything okay?❞

Andromeda found that the events that the Ministry promoted were not exactly 100% reliable, there was a certain sense of distraction, pan et circus, if you will, and that left a sour taste in her mouth.

That being said, once Dora found out about the fair there was no way of not attending.

Dora was next to her mother, a treat in her hand, before some booth got her attention, and the child was running to it, Andromeda not far behind, "Dora, wait a minute!" she tried to get her daughter's attention and soon she was bumping to someone accidentally. "So sorry, my daughter..." she pointed and then turned back to try and catch Dora.

[gold-rhine]

Hello, you said you would change some things about mavuika in the archon quest. 👀 Would love to hear your thoughts on her. I liked her a lot and thought it was a great introduction to her character.

i generally liked her and as i said, im not commenting on bigger plot until i see what they're cooking, the problems i have is with presentation and dramatization

1.i think they should have made tournament a bigger deal. yeah, kachina can have central role, but we could have time to run around as traveler in between her segments and see other fighters, bc rn its like. oooooh nation wide sacred tournament!!! and then its kinda just kachina has 3 fights and thats it. fountain act 1 i think did better job at presenting opera and trials as gigantic centre of attention and being important for the entire country.

2.ode of resurrection failing to call kachina scene is good as plotpoint, but execution is very mid. idk if its my own audio, but it sounded to me that the ode as mixed very quietly contrasting to dialogue, as like background music. they should have BLASTED it, like they have insane piece of music, they should have utilized its power to the full. if you havent heard, please do. it gives me chills every time, except for how it was used in game. like. stadium is almost empty, you had like giant rows of seats with about 3 ppl on the row. hoyo fucking come on, crowd in some npcs. it should feel massive, not like 15 guys at a local village football match. and like. mavuika just walks off screen and then walks back like hey guys our resurrection failed. this moment has so much drama potential!

like. we're shown the CROWDED stadium. chorus rises. the sacred flame is growing bigger and bigger. chorus almost at its peak, blasting. mavuika is reaching to the flames, her own hair turning into fire. music at crescendo, flames are roaring sky high, and then WHOOSH purple abyss flash, flames flicker, almost going out completely, mavuika is thrown back, crowd is scared and flailing mb we have a momentary frame of seeing scared crying kachina in the night kingdom. much more obvious impact to emphasize what a big deal sacred flames are

3. mavuika giving up her power is another great plot beat that was executed super meh. like. nothing against iansan, but she's standing there looking at mavuika the whole time, like are you done with your traumatic event? was it very traumatic? mavuika is like haha im dying on the inside but its fine, lets go. no music, no fanfare, very little emotional gravity for how important this is.

instead it could be like. mavuika dismisses iansan, like, this is something i need to do alone. she's slowly walking up to the flames. ode of resurrection theme starts playing, but no chorus, its very somber version. natlan is about unity of ppl, no one fights alone, etc, but at this moment mavuika feels very lonely and deep down, scared. she doesnt know capitano doesnt fight weakened enemies, she's giving up what she thinks is her last line of defense, she believes in her ppl, but in this moment she feels powerless. her fair turns to fire, she reaches out, hesitant, music is a single wind flute playing natlan theme, and mavuika lets go of her power, fire draining from her hair slowly, she's visibly distraught, its a melancholic and quiet moment that lingers for some time. then she gathers her strength, puts on the brave face and goes to iansan to joke about taking photos, but she's allowed the moment of vulnerability, for the latter acts contrast to when natlan ppl will be coming together.

4.the moment when group is trapped in night kingdom and rescued is already good, but i think itd be insane if we had resurrection ode call back. like they just fell, the gap in the ceiling just closed, they are looking at each other in the dark, scared. natlan theme starts playing, very quietly at first, the chorus is barely audible, but as the cracks are showing on the cavern ceiling, it grows lowder and lowder, until the darkness shatters, we have that great shot of mavuika breaking the border between 2 worlds, and the chorus is finally able to reach the highest point, in contrast to how it had to break short of it the first time. and then the group is immediately AT THE STADIUM, crowded with all the people here singing. the mavuika shot already shows stadium behind her, lets just get there, have a wonderful call back to natlan people coming together and greeting them as heroes coming back, including kachina, who can finally be treated as a hero. like we can say its magic, time moves differently, whatever, its much more cinematic flow than the group wakes up at the random hill and has to waddle back to mavuika's room, and then like 20 minutes of info dump later we get stadium scene of praising kachina.

[denimbex1986]

'Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan told the crowd at the film’s London premiere Thursday that the cast of his film had left and are “off to write their picket signs” as SAG-AFTRA prepares to go on strike.

“I have to to acknowledge the work of our incredible cast, led by Cillian Murphy,” Nolan said from the stage. “The list is enormous — Robert Downey Jr, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Kenneth Branagh, Rami Malek and so many more. … You’ve seen them here earlier on the red carpet. Unfortunately, they are off to write their picket signs for what we believe to be an imminent strike by SAG, joining one of my guilds, the Writers Guild, in the struggle for fair wages for working members of their union.”...

The Oppenheimer actors came into the Odeon Luxe theater and filed into a reception. One by one they came through the lobby. Deadline saw Florence Pugh and Emily Blunt leave before Nolan came onstage. All of the cast members Deadline spoke with declared their support for the strike action.

Speaking to Deadline on the red carpet earlier, Emily Blunt said that she and the other cast members would leave the event if the guild’s leadership officially approved a walkout. “I think right now we are just sort of — I hope everyone makes a fair deal and we are here to celebrate this movie. And if they call [a strike], we’ll be leaving together as cast in unity with everyone. … We are gonna have to. We are gonna have to. We will see what happens. Right now it’s the joy to be together.”

Oppenheimer also stars Cillian Murphy as the titular Manhattan Project leader, Kenneth Branagh, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett and James D’Arcy...'

[theoxenfree]

final verdict of mouthwashing:

YO, MAN. WHAT THE FUCK

total gameplay time: steam is clocking me at 3.5hrs; realistically, most players will probs finish in under 2.5hrs.

overall rating: 4.2/5

gore rating: 4.5/5

fucked up rating: 4.7/5

LITERALLY BIGGEST SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT + other notes.

if you just want to know: would I recommend you spend the money to play this? yes, but, you've gotta be able to handle some pretty immense gore.

realistically, this game is extremely linear and from what I've looked up after finishing, there is only one actual ending to the game. you aren't really given much choice in the things you do, but to be fair, some of the stuff that looked like you may have been able to do (e.g. feed curly isopropyl alcohol vs the painkillers(, I didn't venture with.

steam clocked me at 3.5hrs for the playthrough, but without my additional time to wander around, trying to interact with everything possible + some of the gameplay being fucking annoying (e.g. cargo haul and graveyard) I'd say the realistic play time is closer to 2-2.5hrs total.

there really aren't any options for things. the devs had a script and a plot in mind and went full throttle with it. in this case, I really appreciated it, bc this is the sort of story that can easily overwhelm players they'd been loaded up with different endings and choices.

because the game was made using unity, the gameplay was mostly smooth throughout, despite the N64/PS1 graphics lmao. the main map of the game is pretty straightforward, you don't really need to memorize it bc it's basically a circuit.

there were a couple of maps in the game that were frustrating bc, like, solutions and moving forward with the storyline weren't immediately doable. but, even those didn't hold me up too long.

they were annoying enough to take a cut into the overall rating tho. they interrupted the immersion of the story.

I like the dimension that the devs gave the characters, particularly anya and swansea. daisuke had some background and motivations throughout the story, but I feel like he was made for you to feel sorry for by the end.

swansea is fascinating bc he's deemed the central antagonist of the game (wrong, but also not wrong). verbally abusive. former alcoholic. mean, ugly guy who you receive more clarity on as the game progresses. I won't say he is "redeemed" by the end, as I think he stays thoroughly unlikeable, but, y'know, at least he's honest until the end with some smidge of kindness to him.

anya is a... tragic character and part of me feels deeply for her story, but I'm also partly miffed by it. there are some nasty implications throughout the game, so player beware.

but, christ, even how the game ended with him was unkind and just straight up evil.

curly, MY MAN, I cannot be normal about him bc the way he suffered throughout the game was absolutely obscene—in the worst way possible. like, I kept hoping he was going to receive mercy at some point before the end and then the rest of the game was just jimmy's fucking delusions

also tho, real talk, fuck curly for not manning up and beating the shit out of jimmy after he learned what happened to anya. literally homeboy is perpetuating stupid "don't sell out your bros" shit bc he and jimmy were friends

jimmy can rot in hell, I have thoughts on this motherfucker and his character. so, if you want to know, feel free to ask, but just know

what an absolute fucking bastard 💀

one thing I'm sort of back and forth on with the game was its use of time skips—both forward and back. I'm not overly fond of those in games or writing, but they were able to keep it clean enough that I wasn't confused about the timeline of events, which was quite nice.

this game excelled primarily at gore and atmosphere. there are a couple of scenes that I'd describe as "chases" and a few "jump" moments, but it isn't a traditional horror game in which you're running from Big Bad. it depends heavily upon atmosphere and claustrophobia and just that foreboding sense of doom that gets you from the first minutes in.

the gore is nothing to laugh at.

it is disgusting and distressing and merciless. and take my word for it, as someone who is highly desensitized to this sort of stuff, it's intense. and if you can't handle that, it's gonna be a rough ride for you.

[kvomi]

꒰ ˙ᵕ˙ ﹑𝐚𝐝𝐢'𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 ! event requests are closed. inbox: 1/10.

ah, november. how wonderful a month it is.

a late autumn’s breeze tugs at the fabric of your coat, gently urging you down the market’s dirt path. your latest acquisition, a hot drink cradled between your hands, dispels the chills nipping at your skin, leaving both body and soul warm as you peruse the stalls’ offerings. a tote bag filled with previous purchases swings in tandem with your steps, a reminder of just how wonderful a decision it was to visit the yume creator’s market in the first place.

glancing off to the side, a newly set-up stand catches your attention, a pair of silhouettes idly chatting behind their displays. crates of vibrant flowers catch the sun’s golden rays, drops of water glistening like gems against the surface of gorgeous petals and leaves. thoughts of your beloved invade your mind, and you soon find yourself changing course to approach them.

the taller of the duo, a violet-haired man with an egregiously thick book in hand, is the first to notice your presence — though it’s actually his brunette companion who rises to greet you. they gesture eagerly to their goods, a small smile pulling at their lips as they introduce themself and their partner, who nods along in agreement to their words. touched by your desire to purchase a bouquet for yours, they quickly reach for a clipboard and pen.

“so,” they begin, “what would you like today?”

001 ﹑guidelines.

i'll be writing selfship drabbles / ficlets for this event, which you can expect to be somewhere around 500 to 1,000 words long. while i'll do my best to complete any requests as quickly as possible, university may slow me down.

when submitting a request, please include as much detail as you possibly can about your selfship! dynamics, ship memes, picrews — anything works!

i won't be accepting any other selfship requests involving dr. ratio, as he's my "main" selfship for the event. my other f/o's are fair game, however, both for requesting your own selfships or asking about mine!

as i'm not yet fully caught up with penacony's / natlan's storylines, any writing i do for their casts may be ooc. i apologize for this in advance!

002 ﹑choose a centerpiece.

red rose: symbols of romance, commitment, and undying love. uncontestable in their popularity, different quantities of these flowers harbor their own hidden meanings. ↪ ꒰ baking together꒱

white yarrow: symbols of courage, restoration, and adoration. named after the greek hero achillies, they possess the ability to cure several maladies and stop bleeding. ↪ ꒰ lazy mornings ꒱

gardenia: symbols of harmony, affection, and rebirth. having represented secret love within the victorian era, they're still commonly used to express feelings for crushes. ↪ ꒰ fall picnics ꒱

honeysuckle: symbols of happiness, devotion, and protection. you recall learning of their medicinal properties while examining them, fingertips gliding over curled petals. ↪ ꒰ snowball fights ꒱

white peony: symbols of romance, happiness, and prosperity. a long, long time ago, you'd sit cross-legged before a tv screen, decorating block houses with tall lilac buds. ↪ ꒰ ice skating ꒱

pink hyacinth: symbols of rebirth, playfulness, and all-permeating love. beautiful baby pink buds gather on lush green stems, a gorgeous display their of everlasting unity. ↪ ꒰ huddling for warmth ꒱

write-in: decisiveness doesn't have to be a bad thing. there's no shame in striving to achieve an outcome you're aiming for, after all, so just go ahead and give it your all. ↪ ꒰ create your own prompt ꒱

003 ﹑choose some wrapping paper.

clear cellophane: simple, but classic, and absolutely perfect for all the minimalists out there. red hearts line the edges, reminding you of the flowers sold in grocery stores. ↪ ꒰ canon compliant ꒱

translucent cellophane: lacking any printed designs, the varying colors of these semi-opaque sheets provide their own spin on the classic. layer sheets to create gradients. ↪ ꒰ modern au ꒱

embroidered tulle: embellished with all kinds of cute yarn flowers, this wrapping paper is sure to bring joy to all who see it. you recall favoring such styles during your youth. ↪ ꒰ university au ꒱

printed paper: endless patterns mean endless possibilities, a thought terrifying to some. they come with mini notecards, perfect for expressing any urgent sentiments. ↪ ꒰ mutual pining ꒱

004 ﹑submit your order.

"finally," adi calls out, piercing through peaceful silence as they place their clipboard before you, pointing at an empty section near the bottom of your order form, "i'll just need you to write the name of the special someone you'd like to address this bouquet to, as well as confirm everything you've chosen thus far. that is to say, your completed order form should follow this format: ꒰flower꒱ + ꒰wrap꒱ + ꒰f/o꒱."

"you can drop it off in that little 'inbox' besides me once you're finished. we'll also be accepting orders until 11:59 p.m. est on november 18, 2024, so there's no need to worry if you'd still like some time to mull things over."

they pause for a moment, allowing you to process their words before continuing. "regardless of whether or not you decide to place an order, however, i hope that you have a wonderful rest of your—" you interrupt them, then, as they begin to turn away, one final question slipping past your lips. adi regards you with wide eyes.

"huh? buy something for us? are you sure?" you nod your head, and they smile brightly. "that's awfully sweet of you. really, i appreciate it. and, in that case," they trail off, "go ahead and address your order to adtio. i'll know what you mean when i see it."

"now — thank you for stopping by! i hope you have an amazing day! ♡"

[girlactionfigure]

🔅Sun morning - ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

🔥FOREST FIRE - JERUSALEM.. near the Ben Zion intersection and the Beit Hanina neighborhood.

▪️BLOCKED ENTRANCE TO JERUSALEM BY PROTESTORS.. Demonstrators from the "Change Direction" movement handcuffed themselves to a display in the form of a ballot box and blocked the primary road entrance to Jerusalem. Police and firefighting team are working to remove the protesters.

▪️BLOCKED THE TEL AVIV HIGHWAY OVERNIGHT.. as has become the weekend custom, protestors blocked the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv at night and were gradually removed by police.  Above at the Kaplan intersection, water cannon were deployed to break up the protest after they refused to disperse.  1 arrested, the police are also now handing out NIS 1,000 fines on the spot for illegal protest and refusing police dispersal orders.

▪️IT’S ALL POLITICAL NEWS.. The focus is moving to the domestic arena in Israel.  The balance problems of Israel’s many-party non-representative democracy are coming to the fore, with all the leadership types blaming each other for the current situation EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THEM have either been part of the emergency government & war cabinet, part of the coalition, or part of the previous government.

HERO SOLDIERS HAVE FALLEN.. Nachman Meir Haim Vakanin, 20, from Eilat, and Noam Batan, 20, from Moshav Yad Rambam have fallen in battle in the Gaza Strip.  May their families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may G-d avenge their blood!

▪️US NEGOTIATING WITH IRAN.. Iran's representative to the UN confirms the reports of indirect contacts between the US and Iran in an attempt to achieve calm in the region. Contacts are made through the Sultanate of Oman. (( Well so far the US has given in on the ability to prepare materials for nukes, on funding of terror, on funds ceased due to funding of terror.  In the meantime Iran set up and armed regional terror armies and took control of 1/3 of world shipping, as well as building nukes.  Hmm, what can the US give them this time? ))

▪️HOUTHI UPGRADE.. US Central Command eports that the Houthis used a new and particularly dangerous ballistic missile for the first time.  More range, higher accuracy, higher ship damage.

♦️IDF CAPTURES long range rockets and rocket manufacturing facility in Jabaliya.

♦️POWERFUL IDF ATTACKS.. in Jabaliya, Gaza this morning.

♦️COUNTER-TERROR OVERNIGHT in Kalkilya and Shechem.  “Lions Den” terror group firefight with IDF troops, and al-Aqsa Martyrs in Kalkilya.  Several captured.

⭕ YESTERDAY EVENING’s HAMAS ROCKETS at Ashkelon was a BARRAGE of 10.  5 intercepted, 5 missed.

⭕ HAMAS ROCKETS at Sderot this morning, intercepted.  Last 

⭕ SUICIDE DRONE ATTACKS VEHICLE.. overnight military vehicle in Metulla hit by drone.  No casualties.

⭕ HEZBOLLAH rockets and suicide drones this morning, Malkia,  Dishon, Iftach, Malkia, Mevuot Hermon Regional Council, Ramot Naftali, Yir’on, Baram, Avivim.

⭕ ANTI-TANK MISSILES fired at Mt. Dov and at Arab al-Aramsha.

*******

🔅Sun afternoon - ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

▪️EDITOR COMMENT.. For most of this war, the majority of Israeli politicians kept quiet and disagreements somewhat behind closed doors. And even segments of the public and activist groups kept a low profile.

Unfortunately that seems to be coming to an end.  

When we share reports on political statements, protests, and activist actions, we get a fair amount of negative feedback and accusations of bias.  We believe we are presenting a fairly balanced view, taking information from sources that lean both directions and trying to translate them (language and culturally) for our English speaking readers.

Since these political moves directly affect all of Israel, the war, and the Jewish people - we can’t ignore them.  

We do, however, try to limit political and activist reports to the main players and major events.  

▪️POLITICS: GANTZ TWEAKS TERMS.. National Unity MK Gantz adjusts his letter from yesterday - the return of the hostages is not an overarching goal but "a goal of highest priority”.

▪️POLITICS : LAPID CALLS.. Opposition Leader MK Lapid calls on Gantz to resign, he calls on Defense Min. Gallant to stay (as he says because he doesn’t want his deputy to take over).

▪️MASS MURDERER GETS SURGERY.. After Ichilov hospital on Thursday refused to accept the Hamas Nokhaba terrorist for pelvic surgery and he was returned to Sde Yemen, at the end of the week the security forces coordinated with the hospital for the terrorist's arrival and he underwent the surgery.

▪️ATTEMPTED TERROR STABBING - Abu Dis checkpoint.. A terrorist arrived at the "Kiosk" checkpoint located near the town of "Abu Dis" in Judea pulled out a screwdriver and tried to stab the fighters at the checkpoint.  Terrorist killed.

▪️HOSTAGE SHANI LUKE’S FATHER.. at her funeral “I ask all the people of Israel not to go to demonstrations. This is the fuel of our enemies.”

▪️JERUSALEM PROTEST.. that blocked the city entrance.  3 arrested.

▪️RA’ANANA TERROR OR MENTALLY ILL?  A resident of Taiba was arrested by a gym in Ra'anana threatening the exercisers and shouting that they should die "like Shahid". Arrested and police say will be transferred to professionals for mental health diagnosis.

♦️COUNTER-TERROR A-Rihiyya.. near Hebron, raid.

⭕ HEZBOLLAH ANTI-TANK fire at an IDF Hummer in Malikia, followed by artillery at the responders.

⭕ HEZBOLLAH DRONES, 2 rounds, Beit Hillel, Kfar Giladi, Kfar Yuval, Metulla, Manara, Ma'ayan Baruch, Margaliot, Misgav Am, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Hai, Dafna, HaGoshrim, Ghajar, Kibutz Dan, Shear Yeshuv, Snir, Avivim, Baram, Yir'on 

[elisabethbabarci]

STRUCTURE

When one encounters resistance or the inability to fully express their experience or learned wisdom, it creates stagnation within the soul, and deteriorates the precious gift of freedom of expression. When no peaceful resolution is evident, it is indicative of a broken system or a force proposed by another with malicious intent to undermine, submerge, or smear the one that stands to advocate for higher truth or good. Our greatest strength is to vocalize what causes us discontent, disharmony, or what we can no longer endure, sustain, or tolerate, in terms of suffering or sacrifice. To live fully one must always be able to overcome the experience of powerlessness, and balance the complex intersection of fear to strength.

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When one acts on impulse, irrationality, does not methodically investigate or observe their situations, they will forever be led by the problems rather than reflecting on immediate solutions or resolutions. If you feel powerless, it demonstrates that your environment is not sustainable and does not promote safety, growth, acceptance, or respect, to evolve or thrive. To enable growth, the environment must encompass nurturance, and foster inner strength. To be united in solidarity with others as one, all must be strong to build a solid foundation that can withstand any turbulence. When societies or our internal relationships seek to divide, polarize, or mute the “other,” we then enable another to pull the strings and operate from control rather than unconditional love, freedom, and acceptance. To operate within a congruent society one has to enable all to be equal in all aspects of life. Do not merely exist or be used; encompass self respect to allow your soul to flourish within your own divine timing and path. To achieve congruency, it is imperative and significant that there is a collective agreement to maintain peace, acceptance, and inclusion in all aspects of life. Our priorities must be focused on peace, which enables freedom of expression and enterprise to achieve a common good to foster a foundation of strength within society or our environment. Love unites, as fear contracts and divides. Conflicts within society are essential at periods of time, as it enables reflection of what parts of the whole may be experiencing incongruency or instability. The essence of a society which promotes unity must entail that our words, behaviours, actions, thoughts, and beliefs align with a greater good that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equality.

When one remains true to their ethics, morals, principles, and traditions which are steeped in great wisdom, one is less prone to be reactionary and remains methodical in all intervals of their life. To remain stable in the face of conflict is a reflection of true leadership and great internal wisdom within. To act with careful consideration, to be deliberate in your approach, to make progressive change, and to listen more than you speak, enables you to remain true to your roots as you value your inner peace, evaluate the situation at hand with precision and care, and place the needs of others above your own, which embraces a selfless altruistic approach. Beyond our motivations, desires, or wants, we need to always operate from a place of what is inherently needed for the higher good rather than a quick fix. The elements that are essential for balance within your perspective is to encompass consideration, adapt to the changing times, to not be led by impression, to observe the actions and not accept false promises, to enable collective opinions and viewpoints to maintain impartiality, and most importantly to meditate and contemplate which ideas enable balance, strength, growth, and unity. Never be led by emotional responses, always maintain a rational stance, and be led by solutions rather than your problems, as within time all is unveiled. When one does not fully understand what is transpiring, always engage in reflection and evidence based research, as you will always regret the decisions that were made out of the heat of the moment, as we can never rectify the destruction once we have enabled our emotions to overtake our rationality. Unwavering discipline and focus is essential for a healthy mind as it restores our strength, our boundaries, and enables us to reflect on what we have been accepting or enabling.

When we delve into our inner sanctuary for inner reflection and introspection, we then set our sights to search for the deeper meaning of life and our souls purpose. Placing high importance on our spiritual pursuits deepens our understanding of our intricate nature, releases control, and enables universal balance and love, and ignites our inner power and guidance. When we refrain from the need of control, we give permission to universal divine protection rather than placing it into the hands of another. When we emancipate from the illusionary belief of isolation and disillusionment, into one that is based on hope, inner power, and peace, we then regain our sovereignty within. When we place more emphasis on our bonds, wisdom, and solidarity, we then operate from a place of acceptance and openness rather than the ego and pride. It is imperative that we decode what is just, what is freedom or emancipation, and most importantly how to curtail control and operate from a place of love. Beyond the distractions of life, we must foster a culture of collaboration, unity, and solidarity, as our commonalities enhance our existence and strengthens the foundations of our environments. When we learn from others, we grow, as we each encompass independent strengths that enable us to overcome difficulties within life. When we act out of selfless altruism, we counter the misuse of power by position, as we operate from a place of equality rather than disharmony, control, or outdated structures that disallow cohesion. Through reflection, and inner self awareness we recognize our impact on others, and the inner realization that not all circumstances are under our control. When we recognize that uncertainty is a process of life, we embrace change with a more fluid approach.

As a community, when we experience the internal struggle or the feeling of being broken, disillusioned, a sense of powerlessness, or a state of where our trust is diminished by the actions of one or a group, or when we enable an individual to act as a gatekeeper where they may feel more superior to another, we then reflect on how actions of another that operates out of a place of ignorance rather than impartiality can be detrimental. When one or a collective group experiences suffering, traumatic pain, emotional, psychological, mental or physical abuse, it is essential that there are no restrictions or a set limit of time for assisting a victim in their time of need. Our bonds, close relationships, support systems, soul tribe, and familial ties are based on trust, understanding, patience, and nurturing of our inner strengths rather than signaling our faults. To resonate with another is to become one. Our suffering, sacrifices, and pain require the realization of what we can no longer tolerate or accept. When one engages in the rehabilitation process, they recognize their worth, value, and gain their inner power once again. A system is only as strong as those within it, and when we mitigate destabilization we enable the recovery process to prevail. We must be aware of what we accept, and to not enable distractive behaviour. As mentioned prior, to mend the heart that was broken by another is a selfless act of compassion and only those with intimate higher wisdom and knowledge of unity partake in the deliberate action to remedy a situation that was not of their own making. We have the choice to be the peace or chaos within the world, and we been given a great responsibility to be mindful of what behaviours we enable or tolerate within others to persist without concern. Our imprint and impact is determined by what we change for the better, not for the loss we cause to others. You may be one voice, however, when you operate beyond the purpose of the self, you enable your higher elevated rational state to prevail to assist those in need in their moments of despair. Operate from a place of justice rather than revenge, leverage and balance the duality of power, persevere with grace and tolerance, and be intentional and methodical in every approach, as you are your own source of power. When we hold high reverence for mutual respect, devotion to loyalty and unity, and embrace our adaptable nature in all its glory, we then fully embrace our evolutionary ascension of self mastery, as we remove ourselves from the illusion of detachment and division, into cohesion and unity as one.

With great courage and fortitude, always remain mindful of those that act illicitly or with malice or ill intent. When we operate with ignorance, we then accept lack of evidence, lack of knowledge or awareness, as procedure or protocol. To maintain balance, one must always be aware, as our actions have dire consequences or implications where we will then be held liable. When we act with hope rather than projecting fear, we then see change as a force of transformation rather than destruction. When we move beyond default reactions and responses, and begin to act with introspection, we then place ourselves into the perspective of another, which then encourages and leads to altruism, empathy, compassion, and unconditional love. Willful ignorance that is steeped in greed or hatred or deliberately causes disharmony, suffering, internal pain within ones environment or mind, is devoid of rational resolutions to restore peace. When we set ourselves free from unhealthy relationship behaviours, beliefs, patterns, or modes of thought, we enable new approaches to foster change in a positive manner. Dishonesty, disrespect, and silencing another is a form of abuse, which has the inability to acknowledge a logical healthy response, and a lack of awareness of their impact on another. When we as a society combat willful ignorance or failed approaches to restore peace, we then collectively acknowledge how essential it is to treat others with dignity and respect. Individuals will not often remember the situations they encounter but will forever reflect on how a situation made them feel internally. Ignorance is based in self centeredness and lack of empathy which erodes trust and places suffering as the normative desired reaction.

As humans, collectively we must nurture another, acknowledge another’s strengths, seek peaceful rexsultuons in all aspects of our life, coexist in harmony, encourage equality, and enable equilibrium in our problem solving methods. The key is to not take situations personally especially if what is being projected is a result of unresolved trauma or negative beliefs, thoughts, patterns or values. To see beyond the veil of isolation, deception and divisiveness is to seek alternatives to foster a stronger foundation within and externally within our environments. Our challenges enable us to recognize our support groups, acknowledge our inner emotions and feelings as we become in-tuned with our intricate tapestry of what makes us unique.

Our inner wisdom is derived from inner reflection and meditative state which enables us to confront our shadow selves on an elevated spiritual level. What you accept persists. When we establish healthy boundaries, enable deep reflection on our impact on a situation and what we allow to persist from another, we recognize and acknowledge our choices while taking responsibility for our actions, increase our awareness of self worth and love by respecting our tolerance levels and boundaries which enhances our ability to see beyond the current situation into a place of release and forgiveness. You are not responsible for the actions of another, however, you must respect your moral judgment, values, and principles, to be guided from a place of peace rather than operating from an irrational place of fear and scarcity. Your life is not dependant on another, the actions of another does not determine your worth or value, and if you allow another to isolate, marginalize, or reduce your impact on the world, then you effectively give away your autonomy and power away. You are more than your circumstances, you are a powerful force anchored in your light. Move beyond compulsive acts of revenge or seeking justice in illicit ways, listen with patience and understanding, and do not accept claims without evidence, as decisions require impartiality, reflection, and the recognition that evidence must support a higher good rather than a greedy need.

When you are in a state of confusion about another, always ask “What do they stand to gain from this experience.?” The Universe will present you with evidence on a constant basis about your current situation, so it is essential to dilute truth from fiction, listen within, and do not enable another to counter your moral judgment from doing what is right and just. You always can recognize those with ill intent when they disregard another in their time of need or despair. Willful ignorance is a choice, and if we enable this behaviour it deteriorates the moral fabric of society and the foundation of unity. Exclusion, rejection, isolation, and turning a blind eye is the root of all evil, and enables suffering to prevail. It is essential to be with those that are in alignment with your cause, and if they destroy the foundation of solidarity, then you can recognize it is for gain or greed. Beware of what you allow into your inner sanctum, as once you enable a snake to be within close capacity of your essence, it measures you to devour you when it perceives you are at your weakest. Those that serve or seek to destroy will eliminate your sources of strength whether it be family, friends, or allies, to conceal their true intentions of dividing and conquering. For a minute please reflect, if a situation has caused you external ridicule or embarrassment or you were placed in losing a coveted position based on the decision of another or your trusted support system dissolved their involvement in your time of need, recognize the truth for what it is. You know what a situation is by how it feels, not how aesthetically pleasing it appears. Always be aware of who you allow in, as false humbleness is a trait used to disguise as empathy. Move beyond the surface appearance and seek depth in your examination.

Remain in a stance of impenetrability when it comes to your moral judgment, principles, beliefs, and values. With deference to tradition, always reunite with your past mentors advice, guidance, beliefs and foresight. Do not tolerate disloyalty, dissent, or ill will. Always be mindful that the decisions and choices you make have consequences and outcomes. When you seek to build a team of trusted advisors, seek those that are within your profession, that have lived experience with what is needed or required, if you have to convince another of what is needed then they lack firm understanding of what you stand for. Beware of mercenaries that cater to the demands of every whim, have loyalty to none, and do not promote the safety and protection of others. Encourage within your team solidarity, and enable early protection and detection from those that seek to divide, control, or cause internal combustion in your empire. Be careful of the secrets you reveal, for not everyone is born with a pure heart. Return to your roots, be curious not judgmental, and remain inquisitive and innovative in your approaches. Be mindful of others that want to deteriorate your strength within, pause and reflect, as you have the choice to not allow those with a hidden agenda to manipulate or destroy what you have built. Separate yourself from those that do not have the willingness to assist others, observe who is within their realm of influence, as not all is what it seems at periods of time. Seek those that are neutral in their approach, and do not give into false cinematic distortions; when we operate from a place of unconditional love and awareness we then uphold the purest intentions and interest of the community at large. When our response is that of prevention rather than reaction, we then are more careful about who we allow in.

Remain vigilant and do not permit or allow another to enable you to become disillusioned, isolated, distracted, or disengaged. When we enable apathy to reign, it erodes trust and deteriorates our inner peace. Always be mindful of what transfixes the soul, the world at large, generations before your existence, and what moral problems never reach an adequate solution. Always examine, “What is the message of the time?.” When one enables despair, sadness, anger, frustration, disconnection to become the norm, we then set into motion chaos and peril. Do not become seasoned and weathered by your experiences, learn from your lessons and extract the wisdom. Do not disregard your challenges as it evokes inner strength and peace within when you triumph. The emergence of turbulence enables internal anguish within which fosters misalignment, distortion, withdrawal, conditioned approaches and temperments, erodes our trust in another which manifests in avoidance of human interaction and intimacy, and disables sovereignty, emancipation, and inner freedom of choice. You cannot thrive or survive in a state of ignorance or apathy. Always be mindful that change is essential to overcome suffering, war, and inner arrogance; dissolve what feeds or promotes pride and ego as it causes a disconnection with the self from what is needed.

When one moves into a pure state of honour and integrity, we then move beyond illusions, enable progress which leads to social justice and protection, which then leads to an elevated state where we manifest, evoke, and envision positive provisions to help others in their chosen trajectories. Always be mindful that when laws or social norms are obscure, obligations to do what is right, just, and moral vanish. The fact remains that change is unavoidable and encourages evolution. Be mindful of how actions impact future crisis, as we have a moral obligation and duty to promote peace, equality, and tolerance for all. When we move beyond passiveness and ignorance, we then heal and seal the cyclical nature of loopholes of destruction and generational trauma. You are the change that is needed, always be mindful of your approaches, as your willingness to foster peace negates any future negligent acts of chaos. Your choices and decisions have infinite power. Stand in your truth, speak your truth, and own your truth, as your experience and example will set the tone for future generations to come.