"You are bleeding, when were you planning on doing something about it?!"
"I don't know, oh lord of Dor Caranthir, when I was in private perhaps? It was a careless mistake, it's shameful"
"You humans are so precious of the most trifling things, you fester so rapidly as well! You are a soldier and you were hurt, now sit down so I may stitch the wound"
"...is this not the work of the women?"
"Unless you personally wish for one of the women to attend you, I am the most skilled in needles here"
Just me having feelings over Haleth taking on the roles of soldier and chief while Caranthir acts as defender and embroiderer
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Embracing Differences: Lessons We Can Learn from People with Special Needs
Shaina Tranquilino
October 19, 2023
Where individual differences are often stigmatized or overlooked, there is much to be gained by embracing diversity and learning from those who possess unique abilities. Individuals with special needs have an incredible capacity to teach us valuable life lessons that can positively impact our personal growth, relationships, and understanding of humanity as a whole. Their resilience, kindness, authenticity, and ability to find joy in the simplest things are just a few qualities that we can learn from and integrate into our lives.
1. Celebrating Resilience:
People with special needs exhibit remarkable resilience in navigating the challenges they face daily. Despite facing physical or cognitive challenges, they often display an unwavering determination to overcome obstacles. Witnessing their tenacity reminds us of the importance of perseverance and resilience in our own lives. They inspire us to confront difficulties head-on and find strength within ourselves to push forward during tough times.
2. Cultivating Compassion:
Individuals with special needs consistently demonstrate unparalleled levels of empathy and compassion towards others. Their genuine concern for the well-being of those around them serves as a reminder to treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect - regardless of their abilities or differences. By observing their profound empathy, we can learn to foster more inclusive communities where acceptance thrives.
3. Embracing Authenticity:
One beautiful lesson we can take away from individuals with special needs is their innate ability to embrace authenticity without judgment or pretense. They do not feel compelled to conform to societal expectations but instead radiate pure genuineness in all aspects of life. Observing this teaches us the value of being true to ourselves and encourages us to live authentically while appreciating the uniqueness in others.
4. Finding Joy in Simplicity:
Often consumed by the fast-paced nature of modern living, we tend to overlook the small moments that bring true joy and fulfillment. People with special needs often possess an extraordinary ability to find happiness in the simplest of things, reminding us that genuine joy can be found in unexpected places. Whether it is a heartfelt smile, a shared laughter, or the appreciation of nature's beauty, their ability to savor life's simple pleasures encourages us to slow down and cultivate gratitude for the little joys that surround us.
Learning from people with special needs offers us a chance to expand our perspectives, challenge preconceived notions about abilities, and foster a more inclusive society. Their resilience, compassion, authenticity, and ability to find joy in simplicity serve as powerful reminders of what truly matters in life. By embracing these lessons into our own lives, we can create compassionate communities where diversity is celebrated and differences are seen as strengths rather than limitations. Let us step forward with open hearts and minds, ready to learn from each other and build a world that embraces the power of uniqueness.
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hold up im reading more about the lionfish thing and this one island in Honduras has had such a huge problem with lionfish that the measures they have taken include
• getting special exemption from the Honduran government to allow divers access to harpoons and spears which are otherwise illegal in fishing
• public campaign to teach people how to prepare and eat lionfish (apparently they are very tasty once the poisonous spines are removed) (but watch out)
• holding lionfish combination hunting competition and cookout (reportedly they killed and cooked 1,700 in a day) (someone killed 60 of them with a rubber band spear gun???)
• most recently and apparently out of desperation, the divers in charge of culling the lionfish in the Roatan Marine Park just started. feeding the lionfish they killed to sharks. bc what else are you gonna do with it
• the sharks don’t seem to notice or be affected by the poison and begin hanging out with the divers
• the sharks then were seen hunting and killing the lionfish on their own
like this is nuts to me sorry. the sharks just had to be shown “hey this is food, did you know?? you can eat these!! here try one!!” we are possibly altering an entire foodchain bc we like feeding the big ocean wolves
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Do As I Say, Not As I Do: A Humorous Take on Self-Advice Sabotage
Why is it that we’re all walking, talking self-help books for our friends & kids, but when it comes to ourselves, we can’t seem to crack open the first page? Let’s dive into the comical irony of being excellent advice gurus to others while being advice-averse in our own lives.
Picture this: you’re the Yoda of your social circle—wise and insightful. Your best friend tells you about their…
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How to Walk Your Talk: Practicing What We Preach in Parenting and Personal Growth
In my previous blog (check it out here if you missed it), we explored the humorous contradiction of being excellent advice dispensers to others while often ignoring that same advice in our own lives. Here are some playful yet effective tips on how we might actually start taking our own advice and begin to bridge the gap between what we say and what we do. We’ll tackle this in two parts; first,…
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