#intuitive exercise

[theic-manic]

Me: "so that poster I saw saying 'the stage is set, let it cook'"

Ares: "yes... what do you think it means?"

Me: "well... I suppose it could refer to divine timing, and connecting it to the synchronicties from before I proposed to you it confirms the message that I should trust in divine timing"

Ares: "yes"

Me: "and... I need to stop my somewhat Athena tendency of trying to control every single aspect of a relationship as a trauma response"

Ares: "hmm"

Me: "so just like how humanity's obsession with controlling geopolitical narratives has unintended harmful effects like the concept of Peace coming at too high a cost, obsessing with control within a loving relationship CAN lead to peace but at what cost? The relationship can stagnate or one partner may not feel comfortable communicating their needs or other issues, so I should just surrender to divine timing and trust the process while not neglecting my duties... so striking a balance."

Ares: "the way you just linked love and war... 😍 please keep talking... I could listen to you for years."

Me: "I mean, I'm rather drained and a tad mentally fried after a long day so I could have phrased it better..."

[projectbatman193]

This is obviously a very controversial topic, as it always is with typing a fictional character, but being an INFJ myself and a big fan of the Bat, I liked how the two could be linked together. If you don't agree with this typing is okay, I don't really care and neither should you. I'm just posting because I liked it!!

Forgot who I got the text from, or I'd tag them, but I think it came from reddit.

Batman is an INFJ. He’s often confused for an INTJ, but those that believe that either don’t understand INFJs or they don’t understand Batman. Granted there is overlap between INTJs and INFJs, so the confusion is understandable. Also, one must take into consideration the inconsistencies in the depiction of the character throughout his long history. Nonetheless, a well-written Batman is one that has a lot of feelings. INFJ males are the rarest combination in the world. It makes sense; Batman truly is one of a kind. INFJs feel deeper than other personality types. They don’t heal well. Think about how many superheros have lost their parents. Superman. Barry Allen. The list goes on and on. None react to those deaths the way that Batman reacted to his parents dying. It destroyed him. He never got over it. He felt that pain so deeply in a way that only an INFJ would understand. Batman didn’t become a superhero because he has super powers. He used that pain from his parents’ death as the impetus for becoming a superhero. To be clear, it wasn’t LOGIC that drove him to become the Bat, it was FEELING. And few people are capable of feeling to the depths that INFJs can. INFJs are notorious brooders. So is Batman. You can’t brood if you’re not emotional. INFJs feel an enormous amount of responsibility for the world’s problems. They suffer from a massive savior complex. Coupled with that complex comes an insane amount of guilt. The guilt and responsibility that Batman feels is overwhelming in his comic book history. Look at his relationship with Harvey Dent/Two Face. The amount of guilt he feels for not being able to save his friend is one of the key themes regarding that character. Batman feels so much guilt for not being able to save his parents, for not being able to save Jason Todd, and countless others. These experiences haunt him. He wants so desperately wants to reform criminals (for example Selina Kyle). Look at the compassion he has offered Mr. Freeze, Clayface, and countless others. He wants to save them. He wants to help them. Read the comics. You will find countless examples of him trying to reform and help the people he fights against. One could write a whole book on that topic alone. INFJs see the world not as it is but as it could be. And they are crazy enough to do something about it. They are dreamers, but unlike most dreamers, they act. INFJs are intense. They take on the problems of the world and carry that on their shoulders. They are self-sacrificing; willing to give up everything for the greater good, including relationships and their own life. He’s willing to be the bad guy if need be if it gets the job done. He takes on everyone’s burdens. INFJs are capable of so much compassion, their ability to feel empathy is a key characteristic. This characteristic people always get wrong about the Batman character. People view him as cold and unfeeling (more about this later), but they’re wrong. Batman has so much compassion. Look at all of the kids he has adopted or taken under his wing: Dick, Jason, Tim, Stephanie, Barbara. The list goes on and on. He’s like the Angelina Jolie of the DC universe! Look at the way he counsels Superman regarding his relationship with Superboy. Again, note how desperately he tries to reform people. He believes that people change. He has faith. He’s an optimist in so many more ways than we give him credit. That being said, INFJs don’t always make the best mentors. They are perfectionists that have insanely high expectations for themselves and anyone they care about. This constant pushing for more can backfire on the INFJ in a mentorship position and make the relationships with their mentees a bit rocky. When INFJs become stressed they revert to their tertiary function. In many ways they become what looks like an unbalanced ESTP (their opposite). They become very much about the present. This means indulging in sensory type behaviors: sex, food, exercise or physical fighting. I’ve seen some arguments that Batman can’t be an INFJ because he goes around punching people.

But INFJs can be very physical and carnal when angry, stressed, or off balanced. The INFJ that doesn’t adequately deal with the overflow of emotions can be explosive with their anger. When an INFJ is too overwhelmed with feelings or the weight of their responsibilities, they can actually turn off their compassion or empathy and become very cold, unfeeling, and judgmental. It’s a defense mechanism to deal with the insane amount of feelings trapped in their bodies. INFJs have a dark side that is terrifying. Google INFJ dark side to understand what I am talking about. INFJs are passionate about their causes, but always have to be careful about going too far; about falling into that abyss. Thus the endless brooding. INFJs make excellent actors (it’s often a proposed career choice) because of their ability to understand other people. They are adaptable and can play many characters. Bruce Wayne is a good example of this ability. He pretends to be the extrovert, the playboy, the rich brat. But its not who he is; it’s a mask. The Batman is his true form. INFJs run by their own moral code. They make their decisions ultimately using their powerful intuition or gut feeling. Batman follows his hunches. And he’s usually right. That’s what makes him such a great detective. INFJs love logic. They use it all the time. But unlike INTJs, logic is only a useful tool for INFJs, it’s never the end all factor in making split decisions. They use their gut for that. They are also master manipulators and interrogators because they understand people in a way few others can. The list goes on and on, but I think I will stop for now. Like I said, Batman has not always been written consistently over the last 80 years of his existence, so there may be versions of the character that you could argue is an INTJ. But the vast majority of representations of the character in the comics and animated series displays a very well developed INFJ. Final note—I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between Batman and the Joker. Two sides to the same coin. Truly the inverse of the other. The Joker is indisputably an ESTP. I don’t think anyone argues otherwise (he’s definitely NOT an ESFP). ESTPs love chaos and breaking rules. The idea that Batman and the Joker are mirror opposites of each other is poignant. I feel it describes them so well, all the more reason why a well written Batman is an INFJ.

[astrodetective]

My favourite way to bond with my cards is to ask them to tell me a story.

Like I ask them to tell me something, and, they tell me a few secrets.

Today, they told me this story of an Emperor and his route to a happy union with a dutiful Empress. They told me how he almost lost her by getting too lost in his thoughts and cut throat ways of achieving money; making him indifferent towards her.

They told me that he was being silly, because even if they became destitute or suffered hard times, they would still have each other. And, true abundance would knock his door when he's with her. And, it was ace of pentacles or coin. So, the abundance is literally coins 🤑. I wouldn't be surprised if he thinks she's lucky for him.

And, they showed me how they could get a happy ending. Could because, it's a choice and chance. I mean it depends on if he chooses to or succeeds in letting go of his fear and indifference. Or maybe it's other things related to the king of swords. Or maybe it's someone else's choice and influence.

But, the story ended with the ace of cups. So, maybe their real story is yet to begin.

[healthyfitlifestyle09]

Guided meditation for sleep and relaxation

Find a comfortable and quiet space where you won't be disturbed. You can sit in a chair or lie down on your back with your arms relaxed at your sides.

Begin by taking a few deep breaths: Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four, hold for a moment, and then exhale through your mouth for a count of six. Repeat this three times.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Starting from your toes and working your way up to your head, focus on each body part one at a time. As you focus on a body part, tense the muscles for a few seconds and then release, allowing them to relax completely. Imagine any tension melting away with each exhalation.

Start with your toes and feet, then move to your ankles and calves.

Progress to your thighs, hips, and lower back.

Move to your abdomen, chest, and upper back.

Continue with your fingers, hands, and arms.

Relax your neck, shoulders, and facial muscles.

Finally, imagine a warm, soothing sensation flowing through your entire body, leaving you completely relaxed.

Visualization: Imagine yourself in a serene and safe place. It could be a peaceful beach, a tranquil forest, or a cozy cabin in the mountains. Picture the details—the colors, sounds, and sensations of this place. Allow yourself to become fully immersed in this mental retreat.

Breathing Awareness: Shift your attention to your breath. Focus on the gentle rise and fall of your chest or the rhythmic sensation of your breath entering and leaving your nostrils. If your mind wanders, gently guide it back to your breath without judgment.

Counting Down: In your mind, count down from 10 to 1 with each breath, feeling yourself becoming more relaxed with each number.

Affirmations: Repeat a calming affirmation to yourself. For example, "I am calm and at peace" or "I am drifting into a deep and restful sleep."

Silent Mind: Let go of any thoughts, worries, or to-do lists. Imagine each thought as a leaf floating down a peaceful river, drifting away and leaving you in a state of mental quiet.

Sleep Transition: If you're using this meditation to fall asleep, as you continue to focus on your breath, imagine yourself in your comfortable bed, feeling increasingly drowsy. Picture yourself sinking into the softness of your mattress and into a deep, restorative sleep.

End with Gratitude: When you're ready to conclude your meditation, take a few deep breaths and gradually become aware of your surroundings. Move your fingers and toes, and gently open your eyes. Take a moment to reflect on feelings of relaxation and gratitude for this time you've taken for yourself.

This guided meditation can be adapted to suit your preferences and needs, helping you unwind and achieve a peaceful state of mind conducive to relaxation and sleep.

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[kaibacorpintern]

at the same time i've tried so hard to unpack and re-pack and unpack all the reasons why i do or don't like different ships trying to triangulate the reasons or the tropes that will yield the Algorithm of the Ideal Ship and i've failed so many times that tbh the real answer to the question of "why do you like any given ship? why do you want them to kiss??" is simply because it slaps and it came to me in a dream

[kindnessoverperfection]

I can't stand being open about negative emotions, but covering them up feels like a fucking knife to the chest.

I think it's because the system is autistic and misses social cues / boundaries, so Grey has overshared and accidentally put too much on people in the past.

And from a combination of autism trauma + abuse & us not actually knowing the line between healthy sharing/support and Too Much, my brain processed it as "if you admit you're having a hard time or ask for support, they won't love you"

[13eyond13]

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[sakhafa]

s/o to my friend who asked me to read her tarot. glad I got to flex that muscle again

[21st-century-minutiae]

The "Selfish Gene" was a mid to late twentieth century book about evolution by Richard Dawkins. It formulates evolution from the perspective of individual sections of DNA trying to replicate as much as possible for as long as possible. This is in contrast to the until then standard mode of thinking where species were considered the smallest biological unit of evolution. Genes use individuals as tools to propagate from this perspective.

The "Selfish Gene" was a very impactful book. Notably it is where the term "meme" was coined, representing arbitrary strands of information that can replicate and mutate (such as jokes, facts, lies, culture, religion...).

"Jean" is a category of fabric, usually denim, that is used for clothing. It comes from the French word for "Genoa", as in, fabric from Genoa.

The above is playing a pun between Gene and Jean. Individuals in the early twenty-first century are likely to understand the pun, even if they have never read the book that is being referenced. Though it is reasonable for them to have never encountered the concept of 'the Selfish Gene,' which would leave them somewhat lost.

[sonyaromina]

10 Exercises to Enhance Creativity And Intuition

Ever felt a creative spark but weren't sure how to ignite it? These 10 exercises can help you tap into your intuition and awaken your artistic potential. Find your creative flow and let your imagination free.

The truth is, creativity is a dormant power. Everyone is creative. We just have less time to invest in our creativity and this is the reason we feel that at times we are not creative enough. There might even be shame in creating anything so we never introduce it into our lives. These exercises will help you to tap into your creativity and find the connection to intuitive creation. But you will…

[auschizm]

Like "go exercise, you'll feel so much better once you move your body" doesn't apply to a lot of physically disabled people. And "just force yourself to socialize, you will have fun once you're there" doesn't apply to a lot of autistic people. And "your intuition will always tell you the truth" doesn't apply to a lot of psychotic people. And so on. And I'm not saying that this means that you can't or shouldn't promote these things, but they aren't universal solutions for everyone

[millibeau]

I feel like Mae and Bix would be the best of friends.

[quitepossiblyknot]

Wherever the heart is heavy, consider expressing it visually on paper, press down on that paper equivalent to the pressure you feel

Translate each feeling to a color, draw a circle to a vibe and a frequency to a square

In any instance where the weight is too much, do this exercise

$afromagnetic ∆ if it pays to do this visual exercise for catharsis, offer it for sale or keep it, if it gets sold, cashapp me a percentage of the profits

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[allyourfearsarecomingtrue]

Wow, what a bad-faith take on a conspicuously anti-diet culture nutritional philosophy. I wonder why the OP thinks -

Oh, I think I understand why her body wants her to eat cheese and crackers all the time

[healing-food]

Successfully exercised and when my leggings rolled under my belly I didn't immediately hate myself! Body neutrality for the win!!

I went for a walk and then did some yoga. Then cleaned off the sweat. Now to recover and eat a nice meal :3

[optimalmastery]

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