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Hehe thank you for answering my anon message (I’m that new anon), it means a great deal to me ily!! 😽 sorry for not putting a better TW to that 💕

TW: mention of äbusë (Todoroki household).

You raised such good points tbh, I totally see Fuyumi’s reasoning behind her actions, despite hatred for her that stems from my own personal family trauma. I totally understand that her childhood was fucked up and her desire to get a real family now that she’s an adult, the trauma that comes from neglect is horrible and my heart breaks for her and Natsuo! While understanding the complexity of her thought process, what makes me mad is the total lack of respect, especially towards her two brothers who (canonically and possibly in your work) received the “worse” end of the stick. But as I said, this probably comes from my own past, which was full of enabling adults.

For the second point, yeah I totally didn’t see it like that at first, so I’m glad you gave me another possible POV!!

Thanks for taking the time to read and answer, you’re a wonderful human being and I’ve been in love with your works for months! Bmb my fav😻🤞🏾

Have a great day/night and stay blessed ❤️🧚🏾‍♀️✨

of course of course bb!!! <333

you know what, that's also a really fantastic point, too. she really doesn't seem to take into account THEIR experiences with enji, and tbh i wouldn't be surprised if she was treated gentler or disregarded in a gentler manner because she's his only little girl. aaaah much to think about anon much to think about!!! because if that were the case, she truly wouldn't be able to understand it from ANY of the boys perspectives. if she wasn't treated as harshly as her brothers, then it totally makes sense that she finds it easier to forgive enji for his behaviour + actions, and in turn is either unable to see past her own experiences with him and understand her siblings experiences with him, OR has much difficulty empathizing fully with them and placing herself in their shoes and asking herself exactly why the boys find it much more difficult to forgive and move past. and then taking into account how 'good' and obedient she is (ie taking on the role of homemaker once her mother was sent away, etc),,,,, oh my gosh a very good point anon!!

OH hehehe well you're welcome!!! <333 i always say that, you know, everyone has their own personal interpretation of a piece of art (in general, any type) and no two interpretations of that piece will be exactly alike because no two people are exactly alike, so i always consider your interpretation of one of my pieces as the reader just as valid as my interpretation as the writer/creator/artist (something i learned in school and an idea sparked by barthes' 'the death of the author' essay in the sense that i agree that a piece of art has endless meanings and there is no ONE singular 'right' or 'true' meaning to any given piece, and that the author's meaning is only one of many). you glean what you glean from the piece based on your own personal experiences, thoughts, opinions, beliefs, etc; there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to art. i just wanted to share my intentions for that scene as the author in case it could alleviate some of the anger you felt towards reader for her behaviour, or just offer a bit of the twisted rationale behind her actions!! your feelings are still so very valid tho lmao and i can 100% see why you'd feel that way!!! <333

oh my gosh anon OF COURSE i literally love talking about this kind of stuff!!! like i said, i love hearing about other people's responses to my work, and why, etc etc because it once again proves exactly what i was saying above (and you've even made reference to it in your asks!): your interpretation of my work will be different than my interpretation of my work due to our personal experiences etc!! which, to me, is really cool and honestly so beautiful and one of the reasons why i love art so so so much.

GOSH I'VE REALLY RAMBLED HAHAHA oh my i'm so sorry anon!! but thank you so much aaaah you're the sweetest ily <333 i really really appreciate your interaction and your support, truly from the bottom of my heart <33 have an absolutely lovely sunday bb and pls stay safe!!! <333

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19th June >> Mass Readings (Europe, Africa, New Zealand, Australia & Canada)  for Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

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Saint Romuald, Abbot.

Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

(Liturgical Colour: Green) First Reading 1 Kings 21:17-29 The punishment of Ahab and Jezebel foretold After the death of Naboth, the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, ‘Up! Go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, in Samaria. You will find him in Naboth’s vineyard; he has gone down to take possession of it. You are to say this to him, “the Lord says this: You have committed murder; now you usurp as well. For this – and the Lord says this – in the place where the dogs licked the blood of Naboth, the dogs will lick your blood too.”’ Ahab said to Elijah, ‘So you have found me out, O my enemy!’ Elijah answered, ‘I have found you out. For your double dealing, and since you have done what is displeasing to the Lord, I will now bring disaster down on you; I will sweep away your descendants, and wipe out every male belonging to the family of Ahab, fettered or free in Israel. I will treat your House as I treated the House of Jeroboam son of Nebat and of Baasha son of Ahijah, for provoking my anger and leading Israel into sin. (Against Jezebel the Lord spoke these words: The dogs will eat Jezebel in the Field of Jezreel.) Those of Ahab’s family who die in the city, the dogs will eat; and those who die in the open country, the birds of the air will eat.’    And indeed there never was anyone like Ahab for double dealing and for doing what is displeasing to the Lord, urged on by Jezebel his wife. He behaved in the most abominable way, adhering to idols, just as the Amorites used to do whom the Lord had dispossessed for the sons of Israel.    When Ahab heard these words, he tore his garments and put sackcloth next his skin and fasted; he slept in the sackcloth; he walked with slow steps. Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, ‘Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the disaster in his days; I will bring the disaster down on his House in the days of his son.’ The Word of the Lord R/ Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 50(51):3-6,11,16 R/ Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have sinned. Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.    In your compassion blot out my offence. O wash me more and more from my guilt    and cleanse me from my sin. R/ Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have sinned. My offences truly I know them;    my sin is always before me Against you, you alone, have I sinned;    what is evil in your sight I have done. R/ Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have sinned. From my sins turn away your face    and blot out all my guilt. O rescue me, God, my helper,    and my tongue shall ring out your goodness. R/ Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have sinned. Gospel Acclamation 2 Corinthians 5:19 Alleluia, alleluia! God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself, and he has entrusted to us the news that they are reconciled. Alleluia! Or: John 13:34 Alleluia, alleluia! I give you a new commandment: love one another just as I have loved you, says the Lord. Alleluia! Gospel Matthew 5:43-48 Pray for those who persecute you Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; in this way you will be sons of your Father in heaven, for he causes his sun to rise on bad men as well as good, and his rain to fall on honest and dishonest men alike. For if you love those who love you, what right have you to claim any credit? Even the tax collectors do as much, do they not? And if you save your greetings for your brothers, are you doing anything exceptional? Even the pagans do as much, do they not? You must therefore be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.’ The Gospel of the Lord R/ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. ————————-

Saint Romuald, Abbot

(Liturgical Colour: White) First Reading Philippians 3:8-14 I look on everything as so much rubbish if only I can have Christ I believe nothing can happen that will outweigh the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For him I have accepted the loss of everything, and I look on everything as so much rubbish if only I can have Christ and be given a place in him. I am no longer trying for perfection by my own efforts, the perfection that comes from the Law, but I want only the perfection that comes through faith in Christ, and is from God and based on faith. All I want is to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and to share his sufferings by reproducing the pattern of his death. That is the way I can hope to take my place in the resurrection of the dead. Not that I have become perfect yet: I have not yet won, but I am still running, trying to capture the prize for which Christ Jesus captured me. I can assure you my brothers, I am far from thinking that I have already won. All I can say is that I forget the past and I strain ahead for what is still to come; I am racing for the finish, for the prize to which God calls us upwards to receive in Christ Jesus. The Word of the Lord R/ Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 130(131) R/ Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord. O Lord, my heart is not proud    nor haughty my eyes. I have not gone after things too great    nor marvels beyond me. R/ Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord. Truly I have set my soul    in silence and peace. A weaned child on its mother’s breast,    even so is my soul. R/ Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord. O Israel, hope in the Lord    both now and forever. R/ Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord. Gospel Acclamation Matthew 5:3 Alleluia, alleluia! How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia! Gospel Luke 14:25-33 Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple Great crowds accompanied Jesus on his way and he turned and spoke to them. ‘If any man comes to me without hating his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes and his own life too, he cannot be my disciple. Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.    ‘And indeed, which of you here, intending to build a tower, would not first sit down and work out the cost to see if he had enough to complete it? Otherwise, if he laid the foundation and then found himself unable to finish the work, the onlookers would all start making fun of him and saying, “Here is a man who started to build and was unable to finish.” Or again, what king marching to war against another king would not first sit down and consider whether with ten thousand men he could stand up to the other who advanced against him with twenty thousand? If not, then while the other king was still a long way off, he would send envoys to sue for peace. So in the same way, none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his possessions.’ The Gospel of the Lord R/ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

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Circling back to magick: 55 ways to live a more spiritual life every day

Posted by Michelle Gruben on Mar 20, 2019

Working magick can transform your life, but the last time you felt its full power was…well, a while ago. Burnout happens.

No matter how experienced you are, or how dedicated you are to your Craft, sooner or later you will find yourself stuck in a rut. You may feel uninspired or disconnected from what drew you to magick in the first place. It’s time to get back to basics, re-charge, and reconnect with your super-awesome witchy self.

There are dozens of simple rituals and practices that can help the erstwhile Witch recover their mojo. Most people hear “ritual” and think of an elaborate ceremony with candles and chants, but it doesn’t have to be that way. For the sake of this guide, I’ve stretched the definition of ritual to include any purposeful action, no matter how small. The actions are the 55 items in this article, and the purpose is getting you back in step with your personal magickal path.

I compiled this list with the intermediate practitioner in mind. But beginners can use it, too. If you don’t know how to work with energy, draft a sigil, cast a circle, and so on…don’t worry about it. Those are skills you can learn later. In the meantime, just do any of the exercises that appeal to you.

Some of the items on this list require an investment of time or money, but most are things you can do with little planning ahead. The focus is on feeling more magickal right now—not in the future, and certainly not in the past.

A few of the items on this list may not seem specifically magickal, because they’re focused on the basics of self-care. Remember the Hermetic axiom: As above, so below. As within, so without. If your body, mind, and spirit aren’t in top condition, then any metaphysical work that you attempt will yield subpar results.

So here are some tried-and-true ways to invite more magick into your life. You can do these little rituals in any combination and in any order:

1. Get moving! Physical activity clears out blockages and sluggish energy. Finish a home project, go for a run, take a yoga class, have sex—anything active.

2. Take an inventory of your magickal tools and supplies. Refresh and re-consecrate your favourite items. Retire anything that no longer serves your magick.

3. Visit with an elder in your spiritual tradition.

4. Treat yourself to a new magickal book (or revisit an old favourite).

5. Spend time with an animal familiar or pet.

6. Do a solo meditation or energy session. If you have trouble getting motivated on your own, download a video or podcast to guide you through it.

7. Update your altar. Out with the dust, in with fresh items that fit the season and your current magickal mood.

8. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and read/scry the tea leaves or foam.

9. Take the scenic route. The beauty of the world outside is inspiring, whether it’s a tree-lined road or the marvellous lights of the city at night.

10. Don’t wait on the calendar to do magick: Take note of the current season, moon phase, day of the week and select (or write) a simple ritual that you can do today.

11. Take a sacred bath—complete with salt, candles, and anointing oil to make you feel like the God and/or Goddess you are.

12. Re-visit your dream journal or Book of Shadows. Sometimes, seeing how far you’ve come can be the push that helps you keep going.

13. Soak up some sunlight or moonlight (Witch’s fuel)!

14. Find a devotional poem or invocation that inspires you and read it out loud. (Stumped? You can’t go wrong with the Charge of the Goddess.)

15. Write a note of gratitude to someone who has helped you on your magickal path. This could be an author, teacher, spirit being, or friend.

16. Charge a Quartz crystal under the full moon and place it under your pillow to encourage lucid dreaming.

17. Identify a magickal skill you’ve always wanted to learn (pendulum dowsing or writing chants, for instance) and take the next step. Sign up for a class, grab a beginner’s book, or track down someone who has the knowledge you seek.

18. Teach a beginner’s class or chat with someone who’s just getting started in the Craft. Newbies have an enthusiasm for magick that’s simply unmatched.

19. Smudge your house, altar, or yourself.

20. Practice guerilla magick: Create positive sigils and omens and leave them in unexpected places for others to find. (Please no graffiti or outdoor litter.)

21. Heal your heart. Identify someone or something that has hurt you and perform a ritual to put them/it behind you.

22. Cook a healthy, energy-rich meal with fruits and vegetables from a garden or farmer’s market. Wash it down with a big glass of water.

23. Create a work of art or poetry that honours a favourite deity, place, or person.

24. Go someplace new in your city or town. Keep your eyes open for signs and oracles. Magick can enter your life in many ways—from a found object to a chance encounter with a stranger.

25. Choose an attribute of your zodiac sign (good, bad, or neutral) and give yourself permission to fully embody it for an entire day. Enjoy being an impulsive Gemini, brooding Cancer, or sexy Aries.

26. Do a daily draw from your Tarot deck or rune set.

27. Attend a Pagan festival, Pagan’s Night Out, or Witch’s meetup.

28. Start decorating for Halloween (yes, even if it’s only February)!

29. If your health allows for it, consider a brief fast. A day or two without food can be energetically and creatively stimulating.

30. Clean house. Clutter and unwanted junk can cause energy to stagnate in your home, mind, and body.

31. Browse social media for new witchy ideas for your home or altar. (One caveat: Only do this as long as it feels inspiring. If you start feeling overwhelmed or envious from altar porn, disconnect from Instagram and reconnect with what you’ve got right in front of you.)

32. Create a labyrinth with stones on your property. A labyrinth is a tool for contemplation that can be big or small, indoors or outdoors. Walk it with your feet—or fingertips!

33. Practice automatic writing or drawing.

34. Visit a craft store or vintage market and dream up magickal uses for mundane items. An old planter could become a magickal faery herb garden, a piece of costume jewellery might be your new scrying ring.

35. Do a simple prayer/ritual to thank your ancestors for the blessing of life and for your magickal gifts. (Don’t worry if you don’t know who your all your ancestors are—they know who you are.)

36. Create and charge a sigil that represents a current goal.

37. Energy practice is like kegels—you can do it anywhere, anytime, and (probably) no one will know. Flex your chakras on the bus, at the grocery store, sitting in traffic.

38. Cast a circle (or your version of sacred space) just because.

39. Hug a tree. Play in the dirt.

40. Re-watch a movie that inspired you to become interested in magick, and feel the thrill of discovery all over again. (Was it Practical Magic? I bet it was Practical Magic. Mists of Avalon? Harry Freakin’ Potter? Go ahead, we won’t judge.)

41. Visit a cemetery or memorial park.

42. Explain something about your path to a person who doesn’t participate/believe in witchcraft. Get in touch with your own convictions. Practice not worrying about what others think.

43. Choose a special outfit or piece of jewellery that you will only use in a magickal context. Bless this item and store it in a safe place.  

44. Burn something! Fire evokes transformation and change—so meditate with flame, whether it’s a single candle or a backyard bonfire.

45. Get excited about the next Sabbat. Select recipes and words for a solo ritual, or plan ahead to celebrate with your community.

46. Make friends with your neighbourhood Fae and nature spirits. Make gifts of your labour, reverent attention, and material offerings (when appropriate).

47: Choose a Tarot or oracle card that stands for something you want to draw into your life and display it on your altar.

48: Learn about the magick of a group or culture that’s unfamiliar to you. Read a book—or, if possible, sit in on a ritual. Every civilisation in history has had its own Mystery traditions and studying another system can put you in touch with what’s true about your own.

49: Get a psychic reading from a friend or professional.

50: Create a special ceremonial beverage with ingredients that are significant to you and your magick. Charge the mixture and consume it alone or with (consenting) others.

51: Craft a mojo bag or talisman and carry it with you. Try a Lunar charm for psychic awareness, Mercury for increased energy flow/communication, or Jupiter for wisdom and opportunity.

52: Take a trip to your local metaphysical shop and see what’s new.

53: Your body is a temple—remember to treat it that way. Gift yourself with a new outfit, haircut, orgasm, massage, favourite food, or whatever else makes your vessel feel fabulous.

54: Light some incense: Frankincense-Myrrh, Copal, or Amber are all magickal fragrances that call up deep ancestral memories.

55: Meditate or do energy work with a partner. Afterwards, take a few moments to talk about your experiences.

56 (extra credit): Create a simple magickal routine that feeds your spirit and that you can—realistically—stick to. Try your damnedest to make it a daily practice.

As you perform the rituals on this list, I hope you will seize the opportunity to fall in love again with your spiritual self. When you’re stuck in a blah daily existence, you may wonder where the magick went. The answer, of course, is that the magick has been there all along—it was you who stepped away for a bit.

Living in the mundane world doesn’t make you less of a Witch, it makes you a balanced human being. Psychically dormant and latent periods are part of learning and growing in the Craft.

Above all, don’t blame yourself for lapses in your magickal practice. Guilt and regret are enemies of the ecstatic self-love that is the basis of all constructive magick. Just pick up where you left off, and coming home will feel all the sweeter.

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