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oversteeeer · 4 months ago
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we’re so back baby!!!
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iridessence · 1 year ago
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I would like to take a moment to acknowledge myself and say that I am elated and proud to have manifested some of my major goals since 2018-2019. Basically before then, 2014-16 I struggled with depression and suicidal ideation quite frequently due to not having steady income, as jobs in retail seemed the only available and “safe” options, but long shifts standing at a registers or posts were damagingly hard on my body. In 2017 I got a desk job that set me on the path of financial stability and reduced physical load, which did absolute wonders for my mental health but it was an absolute blight to my existence over time due to terrible management and the usual corporate garbage. I knew that staying there was fine for a time but not sustainable in the long run, so change must come eventually.
also around then, I continued to explore self portraiture and personal style but I really wanted to perform/create Burlesque acts and book them, and invest in and actually have choreography/technique and beautiful costume pieces that looked like the visions refining themselves in my head through research. I was also perpetually struggling in the dating sphere with the deficit of romantic fulfillment that I deeply wanted. and while they weren’t hostile, things were definitely weird with my family (dysfunctional, literal small town energy, upset that I didn’t want to be around them more in the suburbs but lots of interpersonal toxicity and lack of emotional growth).
I knew that in the coming years I wanted to…
quit my soul sucking job and set out to be a full-time or at least professional level burlesque performer, creating the qualitative and classic show girl acts I dream to see on stage
work on the floor at a boutique or mom-and-pop type shop that sells goods or services that are interesting to me, especially aesthetically, such as an antique shop or a jewelry boutique etc., but a place where I could sit intermittently as needed for my physical disability. Also, ideally it would be a position where I could express myself through style at my choosing and it would be received well, and also my hours would not be very early or very late.
find a loving and supporting partner who I could lavish equal amounts of love and support on to, live with and hopefully marry
Achieve/maintain financial stability enough that I have a reduced risk for homelessness and sometimes treat myself to things that I enjoy.
Figure out why the relationship with my family was such a struggle and do things within my power and desire to fix it.
In a world that isn’t a corporate machine devoid of empathy, none of that seems like a tall order to ask… but I live in America so… It took some time, but I’m starting to see the fruits and returns. Honestly sometimes things feel like a blur and I’m not exactly sure I could say there was a huge system to what I did overtime to make it work, but I know the work was there.
As of today, September 9, 2023:
I am a respected professional burlesque performer with costumes I figuratively gag over and acts that come closer and closer to hitting the aesthetic nail on the head for what I want to embody. (I quit that shitty desk job at the beginning of 2019 and haven’t looked back since. Sent a whole ass company wide message with a long and detailed “fuck you” too.😂🙈)
i’ve managed through burlesque, social media work, donations and savings, and —since the global pandemic—,odd jobs and grants/minimal loans, to continuously pay rent and ward off homelessness 
I live with the love of my life, to whom I am engaged and actively planning our wedding (we looked at a venue yesterday!)
I’ve helped my mom on the growth of her emotional intelligence and commitment to learning more about values under the race, gender, and sexuality umbrella, as well pushed her to examine the enabling and entitlement dynamics with her adult children that take advantage of her. While my relationship with my brother and sister is not great, my relationship with my mom has been steadily getting better since the pandemic. we had a breakthrough at the beginning of this year where she acknowledged and apologized for guilt tripping me for not being around the family more, when I was (she quoted) “actually protecting myself like she should have been.”
and litcherally within the past week I was offered the job at a local boutique I interviewed with a year ago and didn’t get, and I signed an offer letter to begin work within the month. 
To say I’m happy with the way things look right now is an understatement. The world still terrifies me, but I have no choice but to carve out a sliver of its beautiful experiences for myself, and I am doing just that. It may not be perfection, but it’s pretty damn good and I’m going to do everything in my power to keep it that way and make it even better. I am living my ancestors' wildest dreams!!
for anyone reading who might be struggling right now to make things work, I hope you hold on to hope that it can get better. A beautiful life is possible even on this hell scape, even for the marginalized.
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thisismeracing · 1 year ago
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CHARLES LECLERC MASTERLIST
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✦ CHARLES LECLERC ▶ CL16
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KEYS: s: smut f: fluff a: angst ✷: Patreon exclusive
― ✦ SOCIAL MEDIA AU
this is the last time I ever call you babe (a): It’s been a little over a year since Y/n and Charles Leclerc ended their relationship, and Y/n went radio silent from everywhere…until the Grand Prix day. They say revenge is a dish better served cold, right?
everything has changed (f): Y/n, a famous singer, drops a song that is more like a letter confessing her feelings, and some fans are convinced it’s about F1 golden boy Charles Leclerc.
his pretty girl (f) : Fans start to notice Charles around an influencer’s profile and it's easy to put two and two together to discover just how in love he is.
match winners (f): After mentioning in an interview that she roots for Charles Leclerc, Yn is surprised with a new follower who happens to show up at one of her tennis matches.
sunshine (f): In which Charles starts dating an earthy/spiritual girl who just loves nature and good energy.
my boyfriend Marc (f): In which Yn always refers to her secret boyfriend as Marc and fans take forever to put the pieces together and realize that many of the names she used were actually Charles Leclerc’s middle names.
his protector (f): Yn is a comedian, who happens to date the f1 driver Charles Leclerc and who loves to joke around about how horrendous Ferrari is, but beware: she is the only one who can laugh at her boyfriend’s disastrous races. No one pokes fun at Charles in front of her, especially not on live TV.
all because I liked a boy (a): Yn fell in love with Charles and secretly dated him for almost a year. She didn’t consider, however, how fans would react seeing they used to love and still stan Charles’ past relationship. What happens when their hidden love gets out in the open? ● part 2 here
just like in the movies (f): You’re shooting a new movie about racing cars, but you did not expect to get a racing heart from a certain driver. Or the one where they met at a racing track and fell in love.
king of manifesting (f): You’ve been secretly dating Charles for a while, but fans can’t believe it when the rumors start to go around. What do you mean a vroom-vroom Ferrari guy is dating their idol?
a real goal getter (f): When fans see Charles at one of your soccer matches, they start speculating what he is doing at a stadium he’s never been to, talking to a guy he never talked with (who happens to be your best friend). When they discover you’re together, they agree you’re the best player, but Charles is the goal scorer for landing someone as amazing as you. 
― ✦ BLURBS
you betrayed me (a)
Overprotective bf (f)
Timeless (f)
― ✦ REGULAR IMAGINES
honeymoon stunts (s): Charles and Yn just got married, and although they know too much about one another, there’s always something new to discover together, such as Charles’ new breeding kink.
the (un)lucky one (f): Charles and Yn have a history back from when he was at alfa romeo, Yn used to be his PR assistant, and they were close to best friends. Now, years later, they are still friends, but Yn is Carlos’ assistant now, and she can help but root for her new friend and boss. Meanwhile, Charles is having trouble with no longer having her undying support all the time. He’s been through an unlucky season on the speedway, will he be unlucky in love too? 
anything you want (s)✷: After getting hit by a wave of bad luck, Yn takes matters into her own hands to make her boyfriend feel a bit better about his situation. Sometimes all you need to feel brand new is a two-day vacation full of sex by the fire and words of affirmation.
love bites (a)✷: It is believed that during the Halloween season, cursed souls and entities come out to play. As it happens, some of them can come uninvited, but things get a lot easier for the dark side when people like Yn are challenged by her friends to go beyond the safety of the town and into the woods looking for a cursed church. One wouldn’t want to be near to witness humans discover history they’re not supposed to.
charlieverse (f): When Yn decided to go to a Halloween party with her best friend, Charles Leclerc, she did not consider that some of the fantasies would be so close to reality that they would terrify her. But one thing Yn had no idea about too, was Charles’ feelings for her. All Hallow’s Eve is not the most romantic scenario to confess your feelings, but it might be just the perfect one for them.
not quite love (a)✷: When you get romantically involved with your best friend you were not expecting a marriage proposal, but simply a commitment. You were sure that what you had wasn’t quite love, though it could be and maybe that’s what hurt the most. The fact that you had everything to be each other’s end game, but turned out to be strangers.
― ✦ HEADCANONS
♡ soon
𓂃☁︎ ✈︎𓂃 Around the world ♡ charles dating a korean girl ♡ charles dating a greek girl ♡ charles dating a brazilian girl ♡ charles dating a french girl ♡ charles dating a canadian girl
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princessjojo-x · 1 year ago
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Taurus Mars
💝 he’s innately a tranquil & grounded individual. his natural ability to remain patient & quiet evokes mixed reactions from others. some perceive him as pleasant, comforting & reliable. others read him as apathetic, intimidating & dispassionate.
💝stillness is so engrained in him that any other reaction during distress feels superficial to him. he definitely processes emotions at a slower rate compared to air & water signs.
💝 he retains a very long fuse & most things don’t faze him. if anyone irritates him he’ll keep it classy & keep a distance. he resists in indulging in displays of volatilities due to his preference of peace & his desire for stability. he takes time to understand his feelings & others feelings before responding. it takes a great deal to push him to retaliation due to his tolerant & stoical nature.
💝 however, this doesn’t imply his anger is weakened whatsoever. he automatically suppresses his anger inside his body & allows it to ferment for years. wherever taurus falls in your chart highlights the parts of yourself that move at a slower pace & the things you have a harder time letting go of. therefore, when taurus falls into mars it produces a man who is tremendously slow to anger & even slower to let go of anger. his anger is very scary bc there’s such a huge build up. he will subtely warn you until it’s too late.
💝 perhaps this explains why abuse is almost always assigned to the taurus-scorpio axis & many abusive public figures happen to have a taurus mars (adulf hitler, osama ben ladin, michael jackson, jimmy savile & so on). mars doesn’t operate at its best capability when in taurus & mars becomes unmoving when in taurus. therefore, he struggles to find viable ways of channeling his slow burn energy. this can manifest as him eventually expressing his martian energy in a bad way (rape, violence, homicide).
💝 despite him being one of the least abrasive & aggressive signs, his relentless persistence makes him a formidable opponent. he approaches conflict with a slow & steady strategy, rather than quick & aggressive motions. his diligent & methodical approach ensures a carefully planned retaliation. although others are the ones to start fights with him, he is always the one to finish the fights. he excels at outlasting his opponents & he has very poor conflict resolution. he holds onto things & won’t let them go, to avoid losing control of protecting itself.
💝 he may move through life quite slowly bc he finds comfort in taking his time. he likely had to work harder than most in regards to education & career since he’s such a slow learner/starter. he adopts the steady, calculative & enduring pace of mother earth. he exhibits a measured & persistent pace instead of hurried & impulsive actions. nobody ever needs to remind him to think things through bc that's his default move. he always assesses the situation carefully before taking action. he possesses a good sense of forethought & thinking before action, with the ability to tune in to not-so-seen aspects in individuals & situations. however, he lacks the ability to take swift & decisive action, which leads to plenty of procrastination, missed opportunities & stagnation. some may perceive him as lethargic & attempt to pressure him to move at their pace but he will stubbornly dig his heals into the ground. offering him external motivation or the possibility of an award can help encourage him. he’s extremely selective in his pursuits & he’s willing to wait. he will impose action only when he is ready, not when he is told. the plan has to be in order before hand, the resources must already be accumulated & a strong foundation must already be built. his motto is “slow & steady wins the race”. despite being slow to start & doing a lot of growndwork before hand, once the wheels start turning, he will see things through to the end & it’s actually hard to make him stop. when he makes a decision, best believe it’s final & he won’t budge without good reason. he can easily slip into a "point of no return" mentality so its important he leaves room for a change of plans. despite not being fast or adaptable, he holds immense perseverance & strength. he resembles a rock standing still even when a tsunami comes. his resilience, patience, commitment, stamina & consistency are his biggest strengths. he puts so much time/effort into the process that failure completely devastates him!
💝 he often enforces rules & repercussions so he’s labelled as controlling. when others get close to him, they assume they're immune to these expectations & get comfortable breaking his rules. but it’s shaking up his comfort that makes them his enemy. others don't even realise or give him enough credit for how much patience & leniency he gives before he eventually puts his foot down.
💝 since taurus is detriment in mars, issues with self-worth & self-destruction may be a side-effect for him. he may take on todays encounters with repressed & recycled memories which are decades old. despite him seeming calm on the outside, his old wounds are freshly bleeding & his invisible scars can inflame at any moment. sometimes his resentment flows with such volatility & unpredictability that you wonder if it will ever stop or where it came from. it may express itself as harbouring self-contempt for his choices, his life, his body, or everything at once. its a poisonous self-hatred, self-punishment, self-denial, self-malignant or a lack of conviction that he deserves anything worthwhile. he may self-destruct by over-consuming pleasure until it becomes poison or giving into impulsive urges that promise short-term relief at the cost of long term comfort (spending his rent money, drinking until he’s physically ill, etc). however, he may self-destruct via the opposite route, by severely self-restricting in order change something within himself or punish himself further after failure (compulsive measuring of every dose, forcing harsh lifestyle regimes on himself). however, he has tremendous stoicism & prefers to keep his worries to himself. he is the strong & silent type, constantly enduring his deepest struggles completely alone.
💝 when he’s attracted to someone he’ll take his time to get to know her. it may take him awhile to come around but once he does, he’s easy & simple to read, meaning she’ll never be left confused or have to question where she stands with him.
💝 amongst all the mars signs, he is definitely the most sensual. however, in many cases to finally liberate this side of him, it took many inner battles & heroic victories, that became stories he has never spoken about.
💝 he has a ravenous sexual appetite & indulges in intimacy as a comfort measure. a positive & ongoing sex life is very important to him. if his sexual needs aren’t fulfilled his overall mindset will be negative, withdrawn & stubborn. to him, sex is like breathing air, he can’t live without it. he’s very comfortable with his body & his sexual desires. sex could potentially become his dirty little secret, which develops into him living a double life. he believes good sex equals a good rxship. consequently, his rxships are highly based on sexual & intimate compatibility. however, he still has a strong need to pleasure himself even in committed rxships (taurus is all abt self-reliance & self-sustainment).
💝 all earth signs mars have a natural tendency to separate love & sex but taurus mars is most prone to this. he tends to have difficulty abstaining from sex so if there’s no one in his life who matters to him, he is still going to look for sexual partners. sexual involvement with him does not necessarily mean that a rxship with him is underway. in this sense, more gentle types could find him too careless & direct.
💝 the sex with him will be slow & prolonged. he is patient & slow to turn on, like an oven instead of a microwave. his sexual stamina is long-lasting & steady, usually taking awhile to reach climax. he has a pretty good notion abt what it takes to bring pleasure to others since he’s so in tune with his senses. however, he can be lazy in bed, expecting her to do most of the work.
Turn On’s & Off’s:
💝 he craves a full sensory experience - whether it’s the feel of her skin, the taste of her lips, or the intoxicating scent of her presence. therefore, attempt to please his senses: touch, smell, hearing & taste. this can be achieved through blindfolds, candles, feathers, warmth, silk sheets, sensual sounds, etc.
💝 physical touch is especially important to him: massages, foot rubs, tender kisses, cuddles, stroking, caressing & body worship. if you deny him affection or sex for too long he will be offended asf.
💝 remember… his neck is his erogenous zone! kiss & squeeze his neck. talk into his neck. gifts him a necklace.
💝 he enjoys lovemaking on a full stomach or involving food in the bedroom (whipped cream).
💝 he’s attracted to earthy types who are stable & patient. ensure to match his calm energy & steady pace. if you‘re going to be rough or surprising ensure it’s gradual & prepare him first.
💝 typically, he’s physically attracted to older or dominant women with dark features & curvy bodies.
💝 he has a hunger to devour & be devoured.
💝 arrive baring gifts & kind words.
💝 he maybe into bum play, gigolo roleplay & mutual oral.
💝 all earth signs mars want to be comfortable with you before they sleep with you.
💝 he dislikes his lover failing to show appreciation, being incompetent & criticising him.
💝 a dirty bedroom or lack of after care can ruin the experience for him too.
💝 people who complain a lot & don’t appreciate the small simple things, people who tell them what to do, being rushed, passive aggressiveness, bad manners, disloyalty, sneakiness, bragging, lying.
Compatibility:
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dennydraws · 4 months ago
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Busy, busy...!!
All FanFyria books claimed!! Thank you so much!! And... 10 out of 20 comic books shipped! :D;; I'm so sorry I'm taking some time with the bonus watercolor pieces. I can only work on them on weekends when I get proper daylight... I will miss summer! T^T;; I think I got better with those.. and I can't wait for folks to start receiving the packages! It always sparks so much joy! But bear with me for they take some time! Shipping to the US tends to take around 3 weeks too ;u; so it may take a while!
Work has been...the usual landslide of events once October starts xD;; It always gets so busy I'm like a ghost once I get home who just wants to dissociate while staring at the ceiling. I've been been listening to spooky games while at work. Silent Hill 2 remake was SO good and I'm lowkey dying I can't find the energy and time to draw something. Is this new Denny Lore? :D;; I very much love the Silent Hill games (1 to 4, the rest don't exist to me) and I'm so happy Konami did so well with this remake! They really made James have such a conflicted confused sad puppy look... which is very, so very fitting! And Maria? -chef kiss- the VA of everyone is way too good! I've inhaled every scene!!
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The Suikoden remasters are looking great too and I can't wait to get it next year!! Are we entering the Konami redemption arc timeline!? If they announce Suikoden 3-5 remasters and Suiko 6 I may just have to pinch myself cause what a time to be alive...!!
Romancing SaGa 2 Remake is almost here!! Aaaaa! It ought to heal my aching soul from RS announcing EoS earlier this month :") .... I wanted to try Metaphor too but it's too close to RS2R so it has to wait a bit. Which reminds me, when RS2R is in my hands I may vanish off earth for a bit! It's not that I expect to find spoilers on a remake of a game which I've played, watched The Stage play of and absorbed all lore available of it in RS...but still xD; (I do hope I'm done with the FanFyria book ships by then aaaa) I may not be able to update my comic "The Snake, The Firebrand and The King of All" this month, cause as much as I'd love to, I promised my friends not to strain myself with work (else they will manifest into my walls and scold me!) and the workload and FanFyria book ship has taken a tow on me so far and my hands had started to give in ;n; ... I wish I was stronger ! But comic work is a journey, not a race! At least next chapter is sketched so the actual hard part is done. The line art/shading just takes time and many podcasts! (and free weekends xD)
Okay enough with life update~ Thank you for stopping by!! I hope your day goes wonderfully, dear Web Traveller!
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ef-1 · 2 years ago
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I hope Daniel fails lol and I hope you mean cunts are made miserable by the realisation that everyone else in the fandom hates Daniel and his fans for good reason
I mean this with the most love but you need to get a life. You sound young and in too deep, you sound like a sick person.
People hating someone who I'm a fan of is not a reflection on me, I don't care. This is an f1 blog I follow people who like daniel and people who don't. Nasty/mean/overzealous people who revel in being horrific I avoid because that off-putting energy comes from a deep rooted place that manifests just as repulsively irl as it does online and I'm not trying to invite that energy into my life.
I can only assume you're a Nyck fan and if you took the effort to scroll a little further you'd know that I was actually iffy at best of Daniel to AT and I already made a post about how Nyck was treated very callously and disposed of in a exceedingly cruel way
I will NOT let people inform the way I experience anything. Your hatred doesn't influence anything. You're in an online space dedicated to racing cars on tumblr and you don't sound like you have real friends to put into perspective how insane your behaviour is rn
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wisterias-in-bloom · 1 year ago
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Lynn Wisteria Felix.
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The art in the center is my drawing, so credits to me for doing one good thing in life<3.
Name: Lynn Wisteria Felix.
Age: 25.
Gender identity and Sexuality: Genderfluid, bi.
Pronouns: he/them.
Race: Changeling.
Class and subclass: Sorcerer, wild magic (chaos origin in the Bellowing Wilds universe).
Canonic romance in BG3: Astarion<3 (trauma babies help each other healing)
Appearance:
Long white hair are braided carefully while leaving his overgrown bangs to roam free on his head. his eyes are like a void that eats your soul as you stare into them. His skin is pearlescent, almost looking like a sheet of parchment.
He's around 6'5, and has a slutty little waist.
The particularity with him is in his right hand. Since he was a newborn his curse has manifested physically as a curious type of vitiligo. It started small, just a finger, and slowly expanded until it reached his shoulder and part of his neck.
He likes rings. In fact, he keeps a golden band on his middle finger. Talking about his hands, they are slender, the hue of the blood flowing underneath is a shadow on them. He keeps his nails well curated, grown in stiletto and painted with black lacquer. He wears tightly fitting button ups that usually have frills around the cuffs, yet always makes sure to expose part of his chest by leaving a few buttons open. He wears a necklace that he- let's say found before meeting his friends. He's very attached to it because of the resemblance with him. He wears leather pants that hug his body finely, matched with a pair of leather boots that keep the cuffs of the pants secured underneath.
Likes and dislikes:
He likes writing, he has kept a diary since he has met Jenneleth, his companion in countless of quests. he likes music, and humming while trying to stay sneaky is his biggest flaw, though his companions enjou his voice before bed as he sings them all to sleep. He despises lies, dishonesty, hurting weaker beings, and abuse. He also hates pickles.
Personality:
He's a sassy, straightforward person, never shying away from putting someone in line or giving his - most of the times- unwanted opinion. On the flip side, he has trust issues. He won't open up until he can be sure he's safe and you are not going to judge him. Beyond that he's a loving man when you get to know him, if he grows to call you his friend, he will make sure he's going to protect you at the cost of his life.
He's very insecure, and he will make jokes about it without hesitation, but to truly get to know him, you gotta dig deep and earn it.
Get to know him:
What is sadder than a lonely person? A lonely person that has lost hope.
Lynn was born in a small changeling village, where everyone took care of each other. He has grown in a very loving family that reminded him daily that his curse was okay.
Was it actually ok? No, Lynn grew up being bullied by his peers, especially when it came down to magic, which was supposed to be natural to him. Yet his inability to control the energy that flows through his body made sure he could never prove himself worthy. No one ever dared to defend him, until the lovely Tryx waltzed in and took his side. Little did he know she was going to be the reason he lost it all.
Years layer, when he turned 20, he was ready to settle down, maybe have kids, or maybe just travel with his beloved, yet when he was about to reach his happiness, tragedy had to push him off the ledger.
One night, he jolts up at the smell of smoke. Everything around him was too hot. He didn't hesitate to tumble down the stairs and search for his parent, only to be greeted by their corpses at the end of the last step.
He did all he could, pulling them out of the house and trying to save their life, but it was too late.
It was too late cause he looked around him, and his home was not the only building on fire. The whole village was burning down, families were exhaling for the last time when it dawned on him.
He never run so fast, skipping steps as he made his way towards Tryx's bedroom, but he was once more too late.
He gathered her, cradled to his chest, and brought her out. He sobbed for hours on her corpse until he realized he was lonely.
And that's where it began. He doesn't tell the tale of his travels, or how he gifted Jenneleth a necklace, or how he almost witnessed his world's apocalypse, nor how he ended up in faerun, but he's finally taking the chance and look for himself.
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#bloodshift - for all lynn x astarion content
#lynnstarion - old lynn x astarion content
#lynn's dashboard - for lynn on the internet
#faces: [name] for recurring friends.
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I hope you have a nice stay, Lynn.
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arandompeep · 1 year ago
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Okay so I am having thoughts about Worldless × Genshin Crossover thingy so have some more thoughts:
Both Edda and Aven does not know how they even got to Teyvat, all they know is that they blanked out and is now suddenly in a ridiculously colourful world where they can't absorb anything. Meanwhile in Teyvat, some may have noticed two extremely bright meteors, one blue and one orange, one night.
The wildlife also confuses them a LOT. Why aren't they shapes? How can they hold their form all the time? Why they seemingly can't use absorption on any of them?
And then they probably encounter their first human. It didn't go as well as Edda, Aven nor the human has expected.
It would be funny if they don't have visions, but instead use their default skills. People wonder how they can use two elements at the same time... but it's actually not Teyvat's elemental energy, it's just their skills.
Also: They are both extremely confused by humans: Why do they need those weird shiny things to give them abilities? What's up with all those structures? WHY DO THEY NEED TO WEAR CLOTHES?!
If would be funny if they can only communicate via chirps/ honks/ sonar. Because imagine someone giving an extremely long-winded and epic sounding speech and then Edda just... gives the most disappointed chirp.
They can glow, very useful in caves and stuff.
Edda, Aven and Idyia may be friends.
Childe might have tried to fight both Edda and Aven... and it did not go well (They used the big green sword attack).
Wanderer challenges Edda to a race, only for her to casually run past him... while he was flying over water. Cue the entire team (Except Wanderer and Aven) begging her to ferry then across bodies of water. She just ice bridges when she's with a bunch of people.
(Not too sure on what Archon Quest you're on, so if you haven't finished Fontaine's Archon quest, don't read this please) Edda and Furina being water-running buddies. I could imagine them chasing each other while running on water.
Aven being scared of Yae Miko for some reason.
Edda would probably be really good at Genius Invokation TCG, her deck would be Oceanid Taser (Rhodeia/ Oceanid, Fischl and Mirror Maiden... or Thunder manifestation if we're talking about 4.3 deck).
Everyone being a bit confused about Edda and Aven's "disappearing body" thing.
Everyone also being confused about where on Teyvat they came from.
I could imagine both of them being somewhat concerned for Rhodeia of Loch. Like... does she need help or anything? She seems a bit... paranoid to both of them. Edda did eventually managed to get her trust though.
dude this is amazing I love your thoughts about this crossover sm, ty for sharing!!!! 💕💖💕💖💕💕💖💕💖
edda would not have a fun time in fontaine methinks,,,, she does not like water
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husbandhoshi · 11 months ago
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As my best friend likes to say, 'Cs get degrees.' We're all just here to pass 💀 Whenever I finally scrounge up some ingredients, I'll hit you up for some recipes. I think I've been particularly wanting to try my hand at some muffins and brownies so, any recipes relating to those are extra extra appreciated. I've also been wanting to treat myself to drinks one of these weekends so, maybe I'll bake and create some cocktails too lol.
I- what would possess anyone to record audio of themselves talking about picking shit up with their feet?!?!? 😭 Maybe he wants to appeal to the foot fetishists????? Yeah no, dating is so much energy. I feel like I need to work my way up to finding the desire to redownload the apps again lol.
I need unlearn my anxiety and hatred for driving one day lmao but, until then it's me and cabs against the world! They're not too expensive but, the costs definitely pile up. It's also been disgustingly hot here, which doesn't make running around the city any more enjoyable.
My plans for this weekend were to write and fill in some forms for admin stuff I need to do but, between the mini heatwave that hit and fighting off a migraine, it wasn't gonna happen lol. So, I've been mostly catching up on Drag Race! Which has actually been fun. How about you? Get up to anything fun this weekend??
omg rj i am SOOO canceled sorry for getting to this so late! i had an exam last week and unfortunately i am back to the grind </3 i hope you had a good week/weekend tho!! hopefully less busy than you've been lately :)
please YES do hit me up if you need any recipes!!! i make a lot of brownies :) muffins i don't make As much but i bake a lot of blueberry loaves so maybe they're similar?? cocktails and baking sounds like the perfect weekend imo & i hope you can do it soon!!
stop i have the most ridiculous dating app stories... foot guy is only the tip of the iceberg. manifesting us to have a meet cute so we don't have to put up with any more shenanigans </3
this may be surprising but i actually have never watched drag race!!! i really need to but i never get around to it. it sounds like a lot of fun tho!! last weekend i was in the kitchen a lot because i had a potluck with some friends and i watched a few movies! i hope you had a good one too :)
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NEW BEGINNINGS, MAY 1-31, 2023
A discerning ear... According to some bio-medical sources, the sense of hearing is the first of the five senses developed in a human being, starting even while as a fetus in the womb, and the last to go at the point of physical death... And for one primarily visual learner like me and many of us, it is one where the input is quite difficult to remember for a long time too... But I noticed that in the Word, this sense is far more talked about regarding our God than the sense of seeing... For we are taught more often that 'God hears', especially sincere and humble prayers of a contrite and repentant heart (not mouth, meaning our deepest desires, cares and sorrows, even unspoken)... And this seems to be key in how we obey His command to love our fellowman too, as in, when we 'play-by-ear' what other people are feeling, saying between the lines, their situations and conditions, before we even utter a word... Much like the sounds of joy and weeping could not be distinguished in our story today, so too often it is difficult for people to sense from our words whether what we say are spoken out of pride and arrogance in our perceived seniority and superiority when we give advice or admonition, or genuine care and concern... But humble hearts are wise and pour forth wisdom... May we then strive for humility and meekness, that as we gain discernment of people, hearing what they are not saying, or trying to say but they cannot, we can always communicate in ways that build up and encourage, that blesses and inspires, that gives the right answer, that brings life and hope and peace...
#HappyMay312023
Unless the Lord builds the house... of your life, all your professions and proclamations of faith are in vain... Because the one whose life is built upon His firm and sure foundation has no need to doubt and fear about what happens tomorrow, for He is already there; and what we must do today is to do good and give our best in everything--in our labors, in faith and worship, in our relations with others... That manifests that indeed we believe that we have a God who blesses and restores, who both guides and leads in wisdom, and who gives due reward of mercy and peace to those who wait on Him, in whatever way, whenever...
#HappyMay302023
Seeing beyond... Means to have hope that in spite of life's present troubles, a better future still awaits... With the pandemic-turned-endemic, wars and disruptions, life for many has turned uncertain and dim, hopeless even, if statistics and surveys on how many young people around the world see their future be considered... Yet, we can still believe that as long as there is life, our Creator and Savior gives us a chance to do better and achieve greater things; as long as we can still wake up, and tomorrow becomes today, we are still given something to put our efforts to, to dedicate our energies and talents on, on becoming better people, and on making this world a better place...
#HappyMay292023
Because our God is not a God of miscommunication... Two millennia ago, on that fateful Pentecost holiday, the Word recorded one of its rarest miracles; that actually can be expained biologically if we take the time to marry science into faith, because young infants can actually communicate with each other regardless of race and language if put side by side... By speaking in tongues here do not mean the gibberish that some fake uttering in order to impress that they have felt the presence; but actually real, conversational and structured languages and dialects of different tribes and nations around the Jewish one... And much like today, if we claim to abide by the faith named after our Savior, we cannot use language nobody in their logical mind understands; we cannot preach fables and anecdotes, fantasies and conjectures, nor gloom-and-doom hearsay and prophesy but real issues... Because everyday life is terrible and horrific enough for us to create monsters in the minds of others; but loving our fellowman is and should be as real, tangible and true as our love of God... Gibberish mumbling does not manifest a baptism of the Spirit, but rather exhibiting the fruits thereof to one and all--faith brethren or not, favorite kin or annoying neighbor not withstanding... And we wait for the Spirit, we wait on it, not scream and conjure it into existence, until we feel tingling sensations (when accompanied with hoarseness of voice might actually very well lead to colds or flu rather than the 'Holy Spirit's Presence')... And when we appropriate the Jewish holiday of Pentecost, likewise, when the tongues of fire were sent to manifest that salvation is made available to all mankind--regardless of race and gender; then we fulfill its purpose when we open our lives to be poured out along with our Savior's streams of living water; that love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, reconciliation and eternal life be showered to all...
#HappyMay282023
Life is incremental and insidious... Because we do not find meaning in great breakthroughs and grand revivals, nor in sudden spurts of inspiration and bursts of courage and conviction; but the patience and persistence of living through and conquering our inadequacies and life's uncertainties everyday and each moment... Like what Zechariah reminded ancient Israel, may we not despise small, quiet efforts that build faith and resilience; because the lives we make are built on each little unrecognized task for the glory of our Maker, in the still, small voices of heartfelt and silent prayers, in the quiet help and support extended to those who need and are less capable, not in screams and shouts of vain and selfishly proud, yet empty adoration and fake praise...
#HappyMay272023
The wild card and the tactician... Was how one beloved drama nicknamed two of its fiercely competitive characters... In life too, we may often do our best to plan what we want, to strive to get what we believe is best, to carefully and judiciously curate what we present to society because we want them to believe we have perfect lives; but there is always a wild card... In Daniel's book and in the lives of His friends, it is the presence of God, His deliverance and care against the machinations of the enemy... If we worship and believe in the same God, we too can trust in this wild card; so that we can have the courage to break free from the chains of our pre-programmed and puppeteered existence into the wider, more unfamiliar, scarier and more challenging world outside... For in our weakness, He is our strength; and in our doubts, anxiety and uncertainty, He is our guarantee, our sure hope and confidence, our security and peace...
#HappyMay262023
The good neighbour... Seems to be the one commandment of our Savior most of us love to disobey... But truly, even when most of us consider wealth to be a measure of success, it is loving and being good to your neighbour, and living in peace with them--from your nearest housemate or kin, to those living around your abode--which is self-actualization for those of us who proclaim ourselves to belong to the faith named after our Savior... Instead of being rich and of high status in society, may we instead strive everyday to be good neighbors, and so do the will of the One who called us to eternal life, who told us to, "love our neighbour as we love ourselves"...
#HappyMay252023
March of the monitor... Another one of the things I truly miss living in the province is the regular sounding of the monitor lizard; which a former retired office mate said that every "tuk - ko!", means the pay has already been credited to the bank (lol)... Seriously though, because of urbanization and climate change, these creatures' habitat has steadily been degraded... On the spiritual side though, there is much to learn about the faithfulness of the monitor lizards in keeping time and seasons; unfortunately however, such is not the case when we monitor each other's personal or spiritual, mental and psychological performance and achievements... In the Word today we learn that each of us is accountable directly to God for our actions, whether that be to our lifestyle and preferences, how we treat others and make them feel... For a life full of anxiety and effort to prove our worth is vain; and unless you are a monitor lizard, don't monitor other people's life but your own... You can always pray for your concerns and fears, your doubts and inadequacies; and if you are concerned about others, it wouldn't impoverish you to lend a helping hand; and much
more, it enriches your soul to pray for others too...
#HappyMay242023
Different skreeks... One of the joys of living in the farm, which I miss so much living in the city, is the sound of critters at night... I've gotten so used to it that short of fully understanding what these guys are saying, and without looking at a watch, one would know what time of night it is approximately by the pattern of skreeks: few hours before midnight, they make, "skreek-skreek-skreek!" sounds repeatedly... After midnight, the pattern goes: "skrook-skreek, skrook-skreek, skrook-skreek!"... Those are just my interpretations though, as not being an entomologist, I still do not understand "bug language"... What's amazing though, is that our God and Creator has given us the bugs to coexist with, to remind us that if we keep pace with the earth through our daily endeavours, they too mark time and seasons, milestones and breakthroughs on their own terms and manner of communication... May we always learn to appreciate life and all creation, and do our part to preserve it and be the good stewards we were meant to be...
#HappyMay232023
Expecting rudeness... There are certain places and certain people from whom, because of involuntary observation, prior experience and knowledge, one can only expect rudeness, ignorance, tactlessness and entitlement... Which isn't surprising since the ancients, and even the Word, prophesy many people in these days to be so... But as a lifetime observer of people and seeing many time-honored and worthy values degenerate over time, one understands that there are still a few good people who exhibit acts of nobility, grace and kindness, but since they are treasures, are hard to come by and require much discernment... Thankfully, we have a God who triumphs over history and makes sure that our run in it will be filled with His presence and love, that we may manifest these to others too...
#HappyMay222023
Prayer is never intermittent... Probably because I am never a fan of diet and exercise, the word "intermittent", is not exactly one of my favorites (since I have already and will for a long time, associate it with a diet fad)... Just like being healthy starts with the ingrained habit of accepting your body shape and size, age, the effects of gravity, the accumulation of blessings and good things, diet should be preceded by the word "healthy"; and an everyday, every moment, unconscious habit... So I believe it is with prayer and communication with our God and the people He sends our way too... Because life goes on, and for as long as we breathe, as long as we still have the right and capacity to life, we also still have the obligation and ability to pray--not loudly for show or to influence and impress others, but silently, in still small voices that manifest the presence, the stillness, the peace and confidence of faith in a God who is everywhere, who is always willing to listen and respond in His own amazing ways...
#HappyMay202023
God's not deaf... That's worth repeating countless times to ourselves, until it becomes a default part of our system... As we diligently go through the rest of our lives living simply yet generously, in humility and respect, in freedom and fairness... That we have a God who hears our most silent prayers and wishes, and to whom we do not need to shout or scream for acknowledgment like spoiled brats, nor badger and nag repetitively for impact... When we give Him time to talk by being quiet and at peace, by slowing down and listening, He hears and answers, and gives us discernment to learn and understand about the good things He sends our way... May we keep that to heart, and be encouraged and strengthened for the rest of our journey...
#HappyMay192023
Grandparents' pet... Anyone who grew up close to or raised by grandparents can attest to how loving, soothing, and more understanding they are... Like a neighbour's kid this morning, who was crying and screaming because he doesn't want to go to school, but with a few soothing words from grandma, calmed down and reluctantly went ahead with his mom to prepare himself... Maybe that should be our great lesson in life too, as we are besieged by anxiety and worry, insecurity, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and various other mental health conditions we deny and falsely attribute to us trying to make life perfect and whole... Because we can never have the perfect life with our own efforts; even how much we struggle to project our best; that can only come from the confidence and peace in knowing we have a God who appreciates us, who can relate to our struggles and tolerate our idiosyncrasies, but who always understands and is willing to give us a hand...
#HappyMay182023
Seen and valued... For many of us, it is a sad fact that we only value and recognize people from whom we believe we can reap benefits; but distance ourselves when those same people are in need themselves, not even bothering to give time to ask about their issues and concerns, their priorities and goals... And hurtful as it may seem, but that is normal human nature: to take advantage of people and situations, sometimes even inconveniencing them in inopportune moments, but discarding them when they have been bled dry... But thankfully we have a God of justice and provision; Who always looks out for the good of His people; who gives strength to the weary, deliverance to the abused, recompense to the disadvantaged, and hope and strength to the depleted... May we learn to value others as He values us; that in all situations we may be a blessing, not a burden; that we may be good influences, not burdensome hitchhikers...
#HappyMay172023
We know no one, not even ourselves... No, not our friends who only tell us what is good about their lives, who may share their struggles and hardships but only from their points of view, nor the influencers and online follows who only show their curated lives on socmed... But thankfully, we have a God and Creator who knows us inside out, who is fully aware of our potentials because He planned it, and who can equip us in every way even when we doubt our capacities... May we learn to tap into that eternal source of hope and strength, as we live the rest of our days manifesting His love and wisdom, His grace, generosity and mercy to all...
#HappyMay162023
You can't make a leaf, but you can be vertically aligned... It seems that the trouble for many of us is we think we can do anything we want if we put our mind to it... Quite the contrary though, for there are far too many things that other people do that we can't, nor can we even have control over our own bodily functions... Sometimes too we think we know everything, but are ignorant of even simple history, of people's personalities, and the workings of the cosmos... And so there is nothing left better for us to do than to humbly accept our shortcomings; and for the rest, to look up and trust that the One who designed and ordered the universe will also consistently put our lives in order... So that we do not subscribe nor compare our milestones and achievements with others; for to each of us is given grace each day, and a chance to do good and great with the lot given to us... That is, when we can't even create a living matter from non-existent ones, when we can't even understand how things and people came to be, what we can do is be vertically aligned to the One who gave us life, and to be horizontally in tuned with others, especially those whom He sent our way...
#HappyMay152023
The maternal instinct... Is what defines true motherhood... To care and nurture, to feed with food and wisdom, to teach and lead well, and to guide in humility and love... And not necessarily having your own physical kids... For there are those who have given birth, yet compete with their children for attention and affirmation, in acting childish, immature and clueless themselves... While there are those who haven't birthed with their bodies but with their hearts, in their wide and deep capacity to understand, to relate, to embrace diversities and quirks, in the love and acceptance they shower upon the difficult, the unlovable, the grumpy, the sarcastic, the bitter and depressed, the know-it-all... For we are all kids by heart, exploring ang journeying through life none the wiser... But for the rest of us who have learned to accept the good and bad while remaining joyful and hopeful, they are the mothers in us; and even with much or bereft of commercialism and trade, deserve to receive a worthy and heartfelt thanks and greeting: Happy Mother's Day...
#HappyMay142023
Non-dissimulated... Lately, as I got older, I have one other favorite Cebuano rendering of a rather deep word, one that I parroted from my late maternal grandparents, "dissimular"--to pretend to do something, but actually having different intentions or ulterior motives... And it seems our story and text today tell us that in order to live the proper life, we have to avoid that; although sadly, a lot of brethren seem to engage in that deplorable habit in a kind of hypocrisy, just to be called religious or holy, but underneath are full of envy and insecurity, fear and anxiety... It is good to heed the words of the apostle; for love indeed, cannot be manifested with fakery; and the false and pretense will always leak out and be discovered... May we be authentic people, in how we love and care for each other, in how we share our God's grace and goodness to one and all...
#HappyMay132023
Anger reveals who we are... This message really hits close to home, especially for the many of us who struggle with our tempers and patience... Because no matter how good we think we may be, how smart and accomplished, how wealthy, how strong in faith and convictions, how high in status, the moments that try our patience and tests our temper bring out the real us... And it is quite easy to feel superior and rant on others when we think they come up short, when we feel they block our way to getting what we want, when we think they commit a social or moral faus pax, than to see that the issue is us--or rather, our lack of understanding, patience, our carefully-masked up insecurity and fear, our photoshopped hypocrisy, that is tethering on the brink of a catastrophic reveal because someone 'got our goat'... May we understand that life is too short to waste energy on getting angry and forcefully demanding to be treated the way we think we deserve, but rather to be patient and appreciative at each little moment we are allowed to breathe, and to enjoy and do good with our short, vapor-like existence in the whole course of history and human interactions...
#HappyMay122023
How the birds and ants see... Is as different as night and day... Like seeing from the 91st story of a tall skyscraper, birds can see a lot, even the whole picture, but may miss the details... Much like people who often generalize things but fail to understand and be empathetic to the needs and issues of others... While those who see like ants can nitpick at the tiniest details, but can't even see what's beyond the corner, unless they have as keen a sense of smell as these our little creature friends... Thankfully we have a God who can see in both manners and beyond; so that even if the world neglects us, fail to see what we are really going through, uncognizant of our situations and the issues we face, He is always attentive to our needs, and desires that every day, in every way, we are at peace, and we enjoy all the love in His presence... May we have the humility to perceive, and the stillness and patience to wait on Him and His leading...
#HappyMay112023
We are only as good as our word... And we show whom and what we worship by how we deal with others through our words... Such is the case of our story today, of stolen amulets and figurines believed to bring good luck; of the sincerity, respect and consideration of our talk; and the manner in which we pray... For we do not serve a God that we can hold physically in hand, nor is He deaf and blind, nor His knowledge of languages limited, nor does He need us to touch amulets and figurines to invoke Him, nor for us to shout to the top of our lungs to call on Him or show the world that we worship Him... For He who created us is everywhere, and He did not manifest Himself to Moses from winds and the storms but through a gentle whisper... Likewise, we can only pray in secret, from the bottoms of our hearts; and we can only perceive Him as we obey His Word to do good to our fellowman regardless of who they may be, or whether they do good to us in return... Our God is Creator, He is in creation; He can never be held nor stolen nor adored and fellowshipped with exclusively, but in wisdom, in love, in peace and order amongst the chaos, in humility and grace amidst life's harassments and tragedies...
#HappyMay102023
Who knows us... A famous leadership expert says that in terms of promotion, it's not whom you know that's key, but who knows you... Funny, considering that in the workplace and in society, a lot more people would suck up to the powers-that-be, even putting others down just so they could rise up... Good thing to know that in the eyes of our Maker and Savior, it is His knowledge of us that ensures our endurance and deliverance... I never fail to get amazed at certain people whose prayers seem to always get good answers, and realize that indeed He is attentive to their cries, no matter when and where, and of whatever kind... Are our lives known by our God? Can He distinguish us inside out? Are our actions to Him and others distinguishable and marked with His presence, love and grace, and not for the likes and impressions we crave from people and faith brethren?... Even if we are incognito and irrelevant, unknown to the rest of the world, may we find confidence and peace, in the daily effort and connection, in the daily grace and privilege that we are known by Him...
#HappyMay092023
Vincit omnia Veritas... Is a famous quote made a motto of one of our local fraternities, as also plastered by them around the city's walls... And indeed, much as many unscrupulous and notorious people throughout history have tried to bury and cover it up, to falsify and smokescreen it, to change the narrative, it always comes out, delivering a hard comeuppance, determining and changing the course of history, discourse, civil, political and spiritual society... And when our Lord and Savior declared Himself to be the Truth, may we realize that a fake faith too does not pay; fake goodness and principles built on lies only lead to a sorry end, and a filtered, curated life is vain, joyless and devoid of peace and contentment... May we uphold the truth, be sincere and authentic, be discerning and profound, as we remain humble and understanding, generous, courteous and kind; for these are the ultimate manifestations of our love for our God, our love of our fellowman, and our love for life and creation...
#HappyMay082023
More than fellowship and human companionship, but His presence... That is what we need for right worship and relationship with our Creator, and that brings us salvation and inner healing... Like true friends who may be apart for decades but remain close at heart, so is our unseen God to those who truly love Him--unperceived by the physical senses, yet firmly convinced that His power and glory, His mercy and love surround and fill us each day... So that no matter the hardships in life, we do not need to manifest our own strength and power, we do not need to feel superior and rule over others, we need not accumulate much wealth and status; because if our faith is true, and our obedience in Him faithful and pure, He fills us with His presence, His strength, His wisdom, His humility and greatness in every situation... Indeed, a life truly reformed and transformed, a life destined for greatness even beyond the grave, starts here now in faith, in patience, in understanding, unassuming and humble, yet kind, courteous, tactful, magnanimous and real...
#HappyMay072023
Thankfulness is a lifestyle... And as such, it manifests God's Spirit in our lives... We can give thanks through words; but we can give thanks through deeds, especially when we pay forward, when we free ourselves from greed and pride, when we strip ourselves of vanity and envy, when we are generous and understanding, when we remain humble, helpful, resourceful and hopeful; knowing that because our God has dealt with us so graciously in the past, He is going to do more so now and in the future; and the thankful heart expresses and lives that attitude even now... Let's always give thanks to our God, and to the people He sends our way...
#HappyMay062023
Fruits borne by grace... We believe we have been saved from the death of our souls through the grace of our Maker and Savior... Pre-Jesus' time, Moses also experienced such when he repented of his murder, and self-exiled from civilization to live the nomadic life... And when such grace comes true in our lives, regardless of what we are and what we believe in, we become less selfish and judgmental, we become more giving and understanding, we stop imposing our own beliefs and convictions on others, we stop thinking we are better just because we attend church regularly, we have more degrees, we are more entitled because we have more connections, we have accumulated more friends and family, status and wealth... Grace bearing fruit in us is like that of Moses: transformed, reformed, stripped bare of the sandals of vanity; for in the Holy place of God's presence in our lives, there should be room only for listening to His will and plan for us, obedience to His leading, and doing greater things not by our intellect and strength, but by His power, and for His glory...
#HappyMay052023
The inner weapon... Is best, and manifests well in humble confidence... That in spite of our daily realities, a better life awaits, greater things lie ahead... And whatever may be our status in life, irrespective of wealth or language, a heartfelt prayer to our God and Maker is the most human and humane thing to do; acknowledging our mortality and dependence, and giving us courage to do good, to face life's challenges, to be a source of hope and inspiration, and to be a force for good to others... May we always be prayerful in any situation...
#HappyMay042023
Keep on walking... My late maternal grandpa reached 94 in relative good health due to a virtually stress-free disposition, exercising in his latter years through daily neighborhood hikes... And I just learned from a drama show that when drunk, taking a hike helps sober people up... One realizes that life indeed is challenging and burdensome; but a hike, a stroll, a regularly-cadenced stride helps to calm our nerves and alleviates anxiety, with the movement of which even modern-day doctors say is one of the most effective ways to prevent and cure inflammation, which they say is the leading cause of diseases... Yes, at whatever age, especially in our advancing years, as long as we keep to the safe paths, and watch out for falls and slips, steady, regular walking helps us achieve a good and healthy life... So it seems in the spiritual too: even with tiredness and disillusionment, diminished capacity and resources, discouragements and setbacks, as long as we keep on the right path on the journey and be careful not to give up, give in, slip up or fall down hard, we can hold on in hope and faith... Tiredness and sore bones are only temporary predicaments, not final judgments; we are tired and sore because we have done something, we have exerted our effort; but what should keep us on and help us endure is because we are doing, we are exerting, we keep on walking...
#HappyMay032023
Tuck Everlasting, and family... Was a fun read and an eye opener too... For many of us want to live and stay young longer; so much so that we do everything we can, and pay as much in procedures and for food and fad diets and exercise to do so... But taking it from a family who was always on the move because they wouldn't want to call too much attention on themselves when they never grew old and their neighbors did, would mean that such desires for immortality is alienating and insular... For our God has ordained that life and time take their course and toll on us, to develop and make us grow in wisdom and acceptance; and true beauty is manifested in us when we gracefully embrace our age, our status, our diminished capacities; because that would mean we are ever closer to Him in dependence, in spiritual and physical presence... Yes, the gray hairs and wrinkles, the wobbly knees and aching backs are bothersome, and friends and loved ones may leave, neglect or abandon us to move on to their next exciting life-phases; but if we can find confidence and hope that our Savior had prayed for us and loves us so much, and He intends in every way to provide and care for us, then the advancing and twilight years are more than welcome... The farther we go and the longer we spend in life means the closer we get to our ultimate victory in His kingdom...
#HappyMay022023
That one candle stand... In the church of the sectarian school I teach, there is a religious icon assemblage of a half-naked Christ, fronted by rows of 12 candlesticks, with 5 directly in front of the icon, 6 in the next row, and 1 alone in the third... I realize that it depicts the disciples after the Lord's death and resurrection; particularly after the treacherous one, Judas, committed suicide, and was replaced by Barnabas the Encourager... And so we learn that in our faith and life journey, we get into our breakthroughs, we persevere and endure not only of what we are, what we have and what we believe in; but because our God sends "Encouragers" - - friends and family whom we do not realize become our real life coaches, and who and with whom we share our faith and reason for hope... May we not let the spirit of fear, pride, discouragement and disillusionment make us lose sight of our life's purpose and goal; may we be sensitive to the needs of others and not just say in words but act to encourage and inspire; while we open ourselves up to the encouragement of those who truly care for us, to guard ourselves well, yet to not forget the lesson from those who seek to belittle, insult, oppress, abuse and take advantage of us... For no matter what we encounter in our journey, we are confident that our Savior who finished His work for our salvation, will also complete His work in us as we live that gift and grace throughout our lives...
#HappyMay012023
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psychelis-new · 2 years ago
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pick a pile: "Meeting The One"
take a breath and choose the photo/number that calls you the most to read about the possible signs, synchronicities or events that may occur to you when you meet or right before meeting your destined person (future spouse/partner, the last person you will fall in love with in this lifetime). I will try to channel some infos about the meeting itself (I haven't done it yet, so... just check your pile to see).
don’t take the reading too seriously. only take what resonates with you and leave the rest. remember that is a general reading and some things may not resonate with you. Also, you're in charge of your life.
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There could be a party or celebration (could even be Christmas, NYE or anything), maybe a fair, or somewhere where there are food and fun things to do. Maybe even a concert or music/race event. Cotton candies, ice creams, or something like that can be relevant. You'll probably be enjoying with friends or family members, having lot of fun and feeling like a child again. There's the energy of going back to good days, feeling free and relieved, very calm. It's like you are in a place (mentally) where you know things can actually be good for you, and you're kinda in control of your fears and emotions. It could be at evening/night, with a very low light. But somehow you'll end up being noticed by your person: you may be doing/Saying something that kinda moves the attention of the closer crowd on you or simply, being destined, they can see you no matter how many people and low light you're surrounded by. You shine on your own to them. I think they may approach you and probably ask you to go with them (for some: maybe someone hits you unvoluntarily and your ice cream falls so your person will offer you to buy a new one, even if it wasn't their fault -maybe their friend's though-). You'll probably think if to follow them and separate from your friends/family (you may not trust their intentions immediately, but there are many people around), but you'll follow your heart. You're gonna know if you can trust them. I think your Guides will send you some kind of permission too (maybe you'll feel it, or see a bird or an angel number -very likely this last one- around, that you know it's your sign to trust this person). You may even end up dancing alone with them to some kind of music. This person seems fun.
songs: god's menu | stray kids; fade away | lucky daye
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I feel it can happen on a cozy afternoon/evening. Maybe on the way back home from work/school. It could be sunny for some, rainy for others. The type of weather will only move the location of the meeting, you're gonna meet them anyway (e.g. if it's sunny you may meet while riding your bycicle in a park or enjoying the warm sun rays -maybe they're running in the same place or sitting on a bench nearby; if it's raining, you may meet up while finding shelter in a bar or public place, you're gonna smile at each other being soaked). You literally won't expect to meet them, maybe the day didn't start too well for some; for someone else instead, it's gonna be a moment in which things are starting to get better: even at work, you may have had some problems with colleagues, but that day things will suddenly turn for the good (you may have even gained a promotion out of nowhere). It's like this person, being in your energy, brings you good luck. And around your meeting you're gonna experience a shift for the best in your life: from mood, to work, to love as well with them appearing (but in relationships in general, even colleagues family and friends). You'll both literally manifest each other. Before meeting them, you may had doubts about your abilities, and felt lonely for a while as if your life was just a mess in all fields (career and love in particular, maybe friends/family too); you've probably tried to manifest your person for a while but life came in between and you almost lost your hopes. But your prayers will been noticed by your Guides and when you least expect (when the time will be right), you're gonna be given what you wish for (and they too -feels like mirror energy).
songs: show me the meaning of being lonely | backstreet boys; you're the one that i want (grease) | john travolta, olivia newton-john
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pile 3
I think this is the pile that may gets messages and signs through music, messages/words and images. Sometimes angel numbers too. Some of these signs may not be always clear, you need to be open to see them: sometimes you may not see them, especially when you feel upset and search for signs in the wrong places. You may see things like a waterdrop shaped as a heart, or something like that (like in your pic, near the donut... can you see the little heart?). You probably know that there's someone in contact with you on a higher level (maybe you have a telepathic connection too, or you just feel them around), that you are destined to meet this person and be with them, but sometimes you may get lost in your past thoughts. You may even kinda lose hope, fearing that they will never arrive or not find you. But they're your destined person, they'll find you anyway (the "how" is not your problem, you only need to trust). This fear/overthinking is delaying your meeting cause you're not open enough to being guided to (and by) your person. It seems you're gonna meet them the moment you'll learn how to keep a quiet mind, be yourself, be brave, and not be scared to see that things can actually change. You may even get a job offer around the same period (maybe even from your person). You will be aware of your power, despite still having doubts (those are normal, we're humans and we'll always have doubts here and there: the important thing is to not let them stop us and our dreams), you're gonna feel more confident in your skin. You're gonna be of help to others somehow (maybe being more socially involved, or with an idea/project or something), you'll bring happiness and share positivity around you, you'll act with love and this will bring your person in too. A new love for you. As easy as.
songs: yours to keep | jordan mackampa; come undone | duran duran
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pile 4
Could be near water (sea or ocean in particular but it doesn't have to be so), or could be around kids. Maybe one of you is baby sitting, or a teacher or just trying to be kind with a kid met in a park or on a metro... situations can be very different. You may feel moved by their kindness and cuteness and find yourself smiling at them. They may wink back at you, making you blush? You two... Okay this was very specific though. You or them, may make a bold move (maybe one of you can help/save a kid too), and... you probably had lost hopes about love, but this person will change it all, they will restore your faith in love and humanity. You are not supposed to know much more about signs and all, it seems like a gift and a big surprise for you. But know that you're gonna be guided to meet this person soon. Trust, even if you cannot see it, there's someone so loving for you, willing to do anything for you. They're gonna take care of your fears and anxiety as well (may be a doctor tbh, not just for kids, but maybe even a vet; or a conselour). They will help you be more in your power. They're gonna gift you so much self control and confidence. You are gonna be able to talk with them about anything really. I'm hearing "smooth" (from convo to skin.. your choice). They won't ever judge you, they just wanna help you and comfort you. They're gonna make you shine again. If you feel lost (or you gonna feel so before meeting them) and like there's no tomorrow, they'll help you rebuilt your hopes and fire inside. They literally gonna heal in you in any possible way (if ykwim -I'll keep this clean). Okay, it could also mean for some (seen the last song I got) that they're gonna be your... sugar daddy. And will want to spoil you. Again take as resonates. I feel a lot of you will choose this pile and things can really differ for each one of you.
songs: the flames beyond the cold mountain | mono; sugar daddy | qveen herby
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blackgirl-galactica · 3 years ago
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PAC: What Are You Meant to Experience? 🦋✨🌎🗺
Note: Do Not Steal My Work. Get ya own cards and put in the effort honey.
-Hey y’all!! 🥹✨💕
-I’m back with another reading about what you’re meant to experience in this lifetime before you transition. Mind you, of course we humans are going to experience so much in the course of our lives, yet paradoxically we have certain events or experiences that the Universe, Spirit, and the Ancestors (do tailor it to your specific beliefs) wants us to experience to learn and grow on our own specific path. These lessons may also be harsh and some may be euphoric, but it’s all part of our human journey. So with that being said let’s just go over the basics.
1. It’s okay if it doesn’t resonate. Maybe these messages aren’t aligned for you, or at least for you right now. And that’s fine.
2. Please select the one you resonate with most (pics are from Pinterest)
3. Tips are appreciated at $DellyRelly.
4. These readings are for entertainment purposes only.
Pick an aesthetic:
Pile 1:
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Pile 3:
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Pile 1:
Cards: 9 of Swords--The Lovers--8 of Wands--Queen of Pentacles--The Situation Will Improve--Don't Stop--In The Near Future
Connection. Love. Partnerships. This pile is meant to experience what it is like to have healthy connections in their lives, and that isn't limited to romantic love. With the 9 of Swords and The Situation Will Improve, this pile may have struggled with finding love (romantic, familial, or/and platonic) that is truly reciprocal of the love they give. This pile really seems to be a lover and not a fighter. And that's beautiful, but I can see it may have cost you alot mentally trying to find those healthy connections. Maybe you felt alot of anguish because you have gotten the "you can't love anyone else until you love yourself" lecture before, yet I personally don't believe in that since loving oneself is a deeply complex, ongoing process. Or if not, you may have gave up on finding true connection due to the past. I will say though that your guides may be teaching you to not waste your love and benignity on people who don't deserve it, and learn to respect yourself enough to either be with people who are genuine towards you or just be with yourself until they come along. Because it will only send you back into this 9 of Swords energy. This pile may have some significant 7H placements and part of your soul path in this lifetime is to share pivotal moments with a partner or within a community. And not just any kind of partner/community, one that is stable, understanding, peaceful, and nurturing with the Queen of Pentacles here. Fortunately I do see some manifestation of this energy with the 8 of Wands, Don't Stop, and In the Near Future. It seems that there is going to be an event where you may end up with a significant other or find a community of people that really understand your need of having genuine, healthy connections, because they want it too. The Lovers also talks about alignment and mirroring. So since you've been very adamant about having good connections and being true to yourself despite the pain it cost you (plus learning the lesson of that pain), the Universe has granted you the opportunity to actually make those kinds of connections. Yet, your guides also want you to know that in order for these connections to grow you can't go in them with the 9 of Swords baggage. They want you to understand that everything has risk, but what you want is always worth a shot. So I wish you the best for your partnerships and community Pile 1! Interdependence is how the human race survives. It's our basic instinct. So there's nothing wrong with wanting healthy interdependence. See you later!
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Cards: Ace of Swords--4 of Cups--King of Cups--9 of Cups--Trust--Yes!--Compromise
More emotions and willingness to surrender to your intuition. Less leaning on logic and trying to do what you think is right. Embodying moon energy. This pile is made of only swords and cups, and personally when I see this kind of suit combination I like to think of it as logic vs. emotion. And deeming you have so many more cup cards with one sword card, you're meant to experience your emotional side. And yes, it is in you...it is. I'm not going to lie I 1000% understand why this may be difficult for some. Why lean on emotions when they can be messy and not lead anywhere you need to be? Leaning on logic can be good as it helps you strategize, yet leaning too much on that can cut you off of feeling human and stop this King of Cups energy of emotional maturation. The answer here is compromise. For some of you, this compromise also means being more emotionally honest to others in your life, and actually getting your emotional needs met with the 9 of Cups here. And being honest with yourself & stop pretending shit don't hurt your feelings with the 4 of cups & trying to intellectualize your feelings. Because where is that getting you in terms of processing your emotions? This is not to clock you as I have this issue as well, but it's just to get you started on thinking about this. When we rationalize our feelings too much we miss our intuition that was trying to tell us someone was really try to play in our face, but instead we made a reason for it instead of trusting it. Speaking of, I keep looking at this trust card and it's screaming that this pile needs to start trusting their intuition more. Again, with compromise make sure to balance a healthy amount between logic and emotion as you start this process of emotional maturation. The King of Cups is a romantic king, but Kings still have to make logical decision as well as emotional ones. There has to be a balance. I feel like with this Ace of Swords here there may be an event (doesn't have to be dramatic) that will trigger you to begin thinking about your emotional side. Like what someone may say to you for example. This hand in the 4 of cups will only hold up for so long until it just drops the cup on you and say "hey baby, you need to pay attention." That why the proceeding card is the 5 of cups, being sad that this is the reality of our emotional state. But the thing is, it's a beautiful new beginning for your Pile 2. Yes its hard in a society where the whole spectrum of human emotions are look down upon. Yet, you need to do this introspective work for you. You can't keep going around not listening to your own inner guidance. You have an intuition for a reason. And let's start processing those emotional blockages so you can become more confident in your emotions just like your logic. I'm rooting for you Pile 2! It's okay if this is a messy journey, it's what you're meant to experience. Your guides will definitely make sure you see it through. Later!
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Cards: Justice--6 of cups--Death--10 of Cups--Wait--Yes--Ask Your Angels
Patience. Living in the present. Balance. This pile is meant to experience what it is like to go with the flow. Especially with this Wait card here. I'm really feeling that some of yall in this pile are very much future oriented, and are always looking for the next big thing to happen with the Death card here. Yet, since Justice does represent Libra, there's a need to slow down and wait for a time of balance. It's like getting of the treadmill at the gym. Do you just go lift 30 pounds after sweating out 10 miles on the treadmill, or do you take a minute a wait it out for your body to balance itself again? This pile seems very Venusian. It's meant to experience slowness and happiness and peace with the 6 of cups and 10 of cups after a Death period. With the 6 of cups you may reminisce on life before this Death period came. To clarify, I mean Death period as in any significant change in your life that basically was so pivotal it changed your life perspective ever since. It's okay to reminisce but don't forget you're meant to experience living in the present. And trust me that's hard, that's why I'm glad this ask your angels card is here. Because they want you to lean on them after Death phase. Because the Death card is powerful transformation on a spiritual level as well. I'm getting that for some yall are meant to experience what peace is like after the storm. Maybe you've always had a strong family/community (6 of cups) that shielded you from such events (sheltered is coming to me as well). But now its time for you to learn how to experience stressful events and understand that this too shall pass. And be patient with yourself in the process. I'm getting the sense this pile is young, hence why this "learning to experience stressful events and understanding it will pass" is coming up. And understand you can't rush to this 10 of cups. You have to embody the Justice and Wait card and let time balance things out and go with the flow. And understand after awhile the past is behind you. I don't want to come off as toxic positivity, but this group may not have had too much experience with how to deal with life's stressful moments. And I'm getting yall are very introverted especially with two Scorpio cards here (6 of cups and Death). Even if you aren't young, you can't always shield yourself away from life's bad moments. And with this yes card, yes you will make it through and you’ll be okay, no matter how long the healing process takes. One thing I learned is that life will play so you gotta play back and lean back. This is chess not checkers. And when you do, you'll see this 10 of cups energy much sooner. Later!
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I hope you all enjoyed this and learned something from it! Happy Lunar Eclispe! See yall later!
-Claude 🔥💖🦋🌎✨
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magicsunwheel · 4 years ago
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Why You're F#cking Amazing
Pick-a-Card
How to play: pick one of the photos below using your intuition. You can close your eyes and meditate for a bit or just take a few grounding breaths while thinking of the topic. Feeling drawn to more than one is fine! You might have messages in more than one pile
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Pile 1 (x) Pile 2 (x) Pile 3 (x)
My pile numbers always go from left to right, then down to the text row (if applicable)
Pile 1
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Cards: The High Priestess, Five of Swords, Seven of Pentacles, The Moon Rx, Five of Rods, Ace of Pentacles
You are so intuitive! You're either very in touch with your divine feminine or are working your way there right now. Something about you is severe in the most beautiful way. You can take things seriously when they need to and the way you command a room with just your presence is unmatched. Maybe you're also a tarot reader or involved in spirituality/divination in some way. Maybe you really like Pick-a-Cards.
Something beautiful about you is that you never give up on a fight, especially when you know the end is worth it. Your ambition is strong and you will fight for what you love and what you want. You are not weak-willed by any means.
This also makes you so unique! You work so hard and put so much labor into your love even if you know it will take a long time to come to fruition. The times that you feel discouraged by a lack of results are few and far between. If for some reason you do find yourself wistfully hoping for faster results or an easier path, you can easily remind yourself of why you started in the first place.
You might have moments where you think of yourself as sneaky or like you're hiding a part of yourself from others, like your true self would be too much for them. I'm here to tell you that your intensity is exactly what make you such a beautiful person! You thrive in competition and in adversity. It gives you a chance to show off your quick thinking and survival skills. Others look at you with envy of how you can make an opportunity out of seemingly nothing!
If you need help improving your self-love, Spirit says to stop comparing yourself to others! You are amazing and beautiful and unique all on your own! Throwing yourself into the fray to compete against others who are nothing like you will only fim your inner shine. And you really do shine! When I asked for a card about why you are beautiful, nearly half the damn deck flew out!
Sprit loves you and I love you so please take care of yourself and keep making those amazing opportunities to improve your physical surroundings. (I feel like you have a very clean room/home)
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Cards: Nine of Rods, the World, King of Cups, Three of Rods, Ace of Rods, Two of Cups
Ahh the Loona pile!
Similar to Pile 1, but much more fiery! You are resilient! Taking time to collect yourself before pushing forward with a renewed sense of energy and purpose is such an amazing and useful trait. You maybe aren't as commanding of a presence but you have such an inner strength that no one can deny.
You got the World for the reason why you're beautiful! Maybe it's related to physically being very beautiful and possibly exotic-looking. You might have very specific features associated with a certain area of the world that stand out where you live. You also have such a wonderful understanding of the world and where it's currently at. Things can seem negative or like hope is lost but you still seek out the beauty and share it with others. You see opportunity where others do not and feel a sense of peace and connectedness with all of humanity. Wow!
Your uniqueness shines in your emotionality and compassion. You might be a natural born leader who makes sure to understand all under your rule. You lead with kindness and, most importantly, by example. You don't have any desire to use you position for ill-gotten gains. Power to you does not corrupt, it solely provides a tool for you to do good in the world and really make a difference in the lives of others, whether it's on a large or small scale. You are probably the kind of person who makes sure to give money to those who need it when you pass a begging mother and her children, or buying a homeless man a bottle of water on a hot day.
Your card for why you think you are not perfect actually came out quite positive. Maybe you don't have a very low self esteem, but I can see a few possible scenarios here. You might be constantly planning in your head, waiting and watching for the next move to take but never actually getting to the action part. Maybe you're planning for your future and have so much planned out that you're excited for, but haven't made the practical plans on how to actually get there. This could make you feel bad about yourself especially on days where you're reminded of others moving ahead in their lives while you're still planning. Visualisation is very important in manifesting your desired reality! If you are moving slower than others around you, remember that it is okay to not be where "everyone else" is. Life is not a race or a competition. Taking your time to get to where you need to be when you need to be there reminds me of the story of the tortoise and the hare. Quick does not necessarily mean better.
You can improve your self-love by creating! Using your creativity and passion to make something! Create art, whether it's physical/digital art, music, writing, inventing, anything that uses those creative muscles of yours. It doesn't have to be good! Just creating something will help burn up that excess energy you have that's trying to rush you somewhere. Self-expression this way can be a wonderful hobby even if you don't consider yourself as a creative person.
Your kindness really shines through. You care so deeply about the people around you and your spiritual team cares just as deeply about you. You are loved and watched over and protected by Spirit. Others around you also see your sparkle and appreciate and admire you, even if they don't show it. Know you are beautiful and amazing and bringing a light into this world that needs to be here.
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Cards: Six of Rods, the Hierophant, Four of Rods, Six of Cups, Ten of Swords, the Hermit Rx
Damn, who are y'all!? You've got some mighty power and pull in this world. Maybe you're a public figure or have some kind of platform, like a social media with many followers. You could also be well-recognized within your field of study/work. Whoever you are, people see you and look up to you. They celebrate you and how amazing you are! Spirit loves this about you and you really shine in the spotlight. Your achievements deserve all this pomp and celebration!
You are naturally authoritative. People listen when you speak and take your words to heart. You might also be a religious person or someone who enjoys organization and the comfort of hierarchy. People will willingly follow you wherever you lead them because they trust you with all their hearts. "A merciful ruler" (lol) You hold your position with grace and dignity befitting a king or queen.
You are unique in ways the public recognizes, but we knew that already! You might be someone who likes to entertain and you throw the greatest parties and get-togethers. Maybe you've planned a wedding and everyone had such an amazing time! You know how to relax and have fun when the time for celebrating arrives. You can out down your guard and bit and let loose. Not many people with such responsibility can let go of the reigns like that, but you don't seem to hold on to control too tightly.
Your past might be a source of anxiety for you. Maybe you're worried that what you've done when you were younger will catch up to you and ruin what you've got going on now, but it's important to remember that the past is the past. It cannot be undone or wished away. Taking time to accept what happened and recognizing that you've moved on to bigger and better things is important here. Whatever happened, take time to heal your childhood wounds and forgive past actions.
Ending this cycle will bring much more self-love to your life. Old habits and patterns being out to rest is the way forward. It might be a painful ending and something you don't necessarily look forward to, but it is something that needs to happen to clear out old energy and welcome in everything new. You can't expect to move on if you're still repeating old actions or ways of thinking. It's time to set these things to rest and evolve. Leave behind what no longer serves you.
Your understanding of yourself knows no bounds. You've taken the time to inquisit yourself and learn all of the shadows that lie there. Self-reflection might be a favored pastime for you. Through this knowledge of yourself you are able to see truths that many struggle to see all their lives. Your light can cut through the fog if bullshit and see the true source of something. Use this knowledge of yourself to become the best version of yourself that you can be! I know you're already on your way there and it's amazing to see! Spirit is so proud of you and loves you so much!
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endlessnightlock · 3 years ago
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Hi there,
How about number 17? If you're up for it 😁
"You bought me a SWORD? OH MAN IM GONNA BE SO DANGEROUS "
Thank you 😊
Thank you @dandelionlovesyou. @daydreamsandcaffeine actually sent me the same prompt so this one is for both of you!
"Daddy, Katniss is here!" Julie Mellark hollered. Flying across the patio in her excitement, she crashed into her father. Peeta barely managed to avoid letting the cupcake display topple onto the patio floor from the force of her impact. He laughed under his breath at her grimace. "Sorry," she murmured.
That was his girl. A sixth birthday party was a lot of excitement to keep under wraps.
"It's alright."
Once the tri-tower cupcake stand was past the danger of kissing the paver stones, Peeta stilled Julie with a firm hold on her shoulders. The excitement vibrated off her. She practically buzzed like a honey bee. "That's great, but maybe you need to reign your excitement in a little, yeah?"
They'd gotten to know Katniss well last summer when she worked as Julie's caretaker for Peeta over summer break. She was probably Julie's favorite person ever. 
Honestly, he couldn't blame his daughter. Katniss had that effect on both of them. His feelings were more racing heart and pleasant warmth settling in his belly than the thrill of potential birthday gifts.
"Let's take a minute and breathe, okay?" Peeta smiled, encouraging her to get her feelings in control, just a little.
Julie was an excitable kid, and all that energy combined with racing thoughts got her into trouble sometimes. 
After closing her eyes for a moment and taking some deep breaths, Peeta asked, "You better now?" 
Julie nodded. "Yeah, I think so."
"Good. Can I tell you a secret?"
"What is it, Daddy?"
"I've been looking forward to seeing Katniss today myself."
Julie narrowed her eyes at her dad. "Why's that? Do you love her?"
If Peeta'd had a drink in his mouth, he would have spit it out all over his daughter's clothes. "What?" 
"You heard me. Do you love Katniss? Because she is totally perfect for you." Julie said, contemplating him. 
Peeta glanced over his shoulder at the patio door. No sign of Katniss yet. "Why would you ask me that?" he asked, flustered at his daughter's bluntness. 
Maybe he should have let her run around half-cocked. At least she wouldn't be harassing him about his feelings for Katniss now. 
"That's not for you to worry about anyway. Grownup relationships are for grownups, and I'm not going to date anyone just because you like her a lot."
Julie rolled her eyes. "You just said that you missed her too! Okay, Daddy, fine. Let's just say we've both missed Katniss. I think that I like her way better than my mommy."
"You don't remember your mother," Peeta said. He rubbed his forehead in preparation for the migraine Julie was manifesting if she didn't drop the subject of him and Katniss soon. 
"That's why I like Katniss better!"
Peeta definitely liked Katniss better than Delly, but he didn't think it needed saying to his daughter on her sixth birthday. Julie's biological mother, his ex-high school girlfriend, had signed all parental rights over to him two months after their daughter was born. He only ever heard from her when she wanted money. He'd stopped sending it years ago.
"Julie-" he began, only to be interrupted.
"Never mind that, Daddy. There she is!"
Sure enough, Katniss was coming out the sliding glass door to the backyard. Her arms were filled with a large box covered in Lisa Frank wrapping paper, complete with a neon pink and green bow crowning the top.
Peeta swallowed the lump in his throat that formed upon laying eyes on her again. He hadn't seen Katniss since the end of August when she returned to teaching at Panem Consolidated High School. Cripes- he didn't know such a thing was possible, but she was even more attractive than he remembered, all warm smile and searching grey eyes. He watched her gaze rove the backyard, searching until she finally landed on the two of them. 
Julie waved her towards them excitedly, and Peeta flashed her a quick grin. Katniss walked over to them, hanging out at the cake table. She immediately set the package on the ground and pulled Julie into a hug. 
Katniss wore a long dress, perfect for the warm early October afternoon, and her hair was braided around her head like a crown. Although the look was old-fashioned, Peeta really liked it on her. 
It made his chest ache, watching her interact with his daughter.
"We've missed having you around the place to keep me and Jules in line," Peeta said, hoping his feelings weren't written all over his face.
"Hey!" Julie protested, letting go of Katniss. She crossed her arms over her chest and stared at her father petulantly.
"Well, it's true, isn't it?" Peeta reminded her. "And I said we, so you shouldn't take it personally, kiddo."
Katniss waved her hands at them, visibly amused. "I've missed you guys too. And there's no need to be embarrassed about your feelings, Julie. Real feelings shouldn't stay bottled up forever."
"I guess you're right. Eventually, you might blow up from all that pressure," Julie agreed. She seemed confident in her explanation that merged human emotion and science.
"Exactly."
"Katniss, what did you get me for my birthday?" Julie asked, changing the subject. Her eyes were focused wholly on the boldly-wrapped package now sitting on the ground.
"This thing?" Katniss said, winking at Peeta discretely. "Don't tell anyone, but I got you a sword."
Julie stared wide-eyed. "Seriously?"
"Yep."
"Wow. You bought me a sword? I'm going to be so dangerous! Watch out, everyone," Julie exclaimed before running off to tell her cousins.
"Please, god, tell me you didn't buy Julie a sword," Peeta said, turning to her.
"I bought her a sword. But here's the catch-it's a lego kit," Katniss reassured. "No sharp edges. She'll just have to watch where she swings it inside your house."
Once their laughter died down, Peeta scrubbed a hand through his hair. "Seriously though, it's so good to see you again. Not kidding about that at all."
"Neither was I," Katniss admitted, shrugging. "Tell you the truth, I'm pretty attached to you guys."
"Are you seeing anyone right now?" Peeta asked, gathering his nerve. He figured it was now or never.
Katniss's eyes went wide. "Are you asking me on a date?"
"Yes," Peeta began hesitantly. Shit, he realized that he should have thought this through more, taking in Katniss's look of disbelief. Damn Julie and her encouragement. "No. Maybe?"
Katniss bit her lip, and he hoped he hadn't overstretched the boundary between them. 
Peeta ran a hand through his hair again. "Dinner. With us. Would you like to have dinner with Julie and me next week? I'll cook. She'd really like that."
"What about you?"
"Me?"
"You. Would you like to have dinner with me, not because of Julie?"
Peeta sighed. "Yes, I would."
Katniss leaned in close, surprising the hell out of him by kissing his cheek, all the way down near the corner of his mouth. "I would love to see you next week."
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punkpandapatrixk · 3 years ago
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🍀Good News—Timeless Tarot Guidance for 🐞🐍⛲🐝ALL SIGNS
With the elements/signs of the zodiac, you can freely use your Sun, Moon, Rising/Ascendant, or even your Stellium (❗️)
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To liberate ourselves from what seem to be unceasing challenges we must look into the root cause of our incessant fears and worries. Deep spiritual dive is necessary so we get familiar with the noises in our heads. Only after distinguishing those noises and finally deciding to cancel them out (because now we know how they're preventing the manifestation of our best Life) can we reap the sweet fruits of a wish fulfilment.
Our realities are really made up of feelings and the ways they affect our sense of perception. The realities we create are just bubbles of thoughts and emotions. If we take the time (and effort) to purify our inner landscape, beauty can then be found in the outer world as well. Everybody's process is different though, so you needn't feel as if you were in a race towards spiritual liberation. Or success. Or whatever.
☆♪°・.Additional intro☆♪°・.
This is the first comeback post under Punk Astro Guidance and should be considered timeless, however, I felt so strongly that this reading coincides with the New Moon in Pisces we've just had. I've always considered Pisces to be the Magician of the zodiac signs. Pisces is literally master manifester energy. As you dream your ideal Life, this New Moon in Pisces opens the gate towards the spirit realms that assist you in manifesting your heart's deepest desires.
This world is after all only a dream, so dream of beautiful things and have the courage to believe they can happen. As you expect to hear good news from the Universe so shall you receive your good news~ Happy manifesting~🎏 🎀 🪄 🪅 🎊 🎉 🎎 🏮 🎐 🧧
Good News for 🐞Fire Signs
🐏Aries - King of Wands Rx & Healing
Seems you've been struggling with negative thoughts revolving your productivity level. To some extent, you feel guilty about the idea of rest just because you're associating rest with either laziness or being incapable of storming through challenges. It seems like you've placed too much of your self-worth on your strength to weather challenges without stopping.
This is actually a really negative pattern within your mind circuit because this leads you straight to a burnout. A burnout may seem like depression but it is far from it and can recover within a few days of good rest and relaxation. But if a burnout is ignored and it repeats multiple times, depression can then begin to develop. You may end up battling with hating yourself and the world for not giving you back the rewards of a hard work.
Remember that good manifestation must include balance. As much as you've worked, so do you deserve rest and recuperation just to recharge your mental and spiritual energy. The Universe has sent you this reading to remind you that at this time, even as you choose to prioritise rest, your studies, finances and everything else is still gonna turn out okay. Trying to press on despite your body's request for sleep is what causes bad manifestation in the first place.
Remember: if you believe Life must be hard work, then the Universe brings you more troubles as per your request, so to speak. As you choose to believe that Life can be easygoing and still turn out okay, so the Universe eases its challenges in your Life, to a large extent~
🦁Leo - King of Pentacles & Innocence
You've been working on a goal for quite a long time, and this may make you wonder why things are so slow for you, while others seem to be moving forward faster and with more ease. This may even have caused you feelings of envy, jealousy, or just a blatant sense of defeat. But the reality is far from that; your mind just has a habit of complicating things with blame-game.
The truth of the matter is, the Universe has been helping you build a solid foundation for your endeavour. That's why it's taking longer than most other people. You're literally creating a lush garden that will always bear sweet fruits in the future with much less effort. Though it is hard now, trust it only gets easier later.
And for that reason, don't ever forget to pace yourself. Because you know you're getting there anyway—even if later than others—you can be less hard on yourself. It's okay not to push yourself too hard or stress out about some things not going according to original plans. The most important thing is that you keep expanding your worldview every day at a rate that feels comfortable for you.
As much as you're growing your riches or building your success or achieving your ultimate happiness, you're also maturing and becoming wiser with knowledge and experience. It's a worthwhile process you'll be thankful for eventually. Just know now that as long as you believe in your efforts, there's no way success can slip off your fingers.
🎠Sagittarius - 10 of Pentacles Rx & Clarity
Do you often find yourself at a loss of comprehension for the ways this world is upside down? Sometimes you refuse to acknowledge that people make mistakes unconsciously and that makes you rather cruel with your opinions. It is because you have an amazing worldview that allows you to think up philosophical trains of thoughts regarding what's good and bad in this world. You innately understand what's good and evil and wish people would stop fucking up.
But although your intellectual understanding is solid, sometimes your empathy fails to function at maximum capacity and you judge others quite harshly for the mistakes they've made when they're afraid. Is this... because you're afraid of feeling afraid? I think you're fearful of fear itself, and that's why you work really hard to become strong and idealistic: to prevent yourself from making mistakes that you think will haunt you for a long time.
How about we slow down and calm down for a second? And realise that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and gaining wisdom; it doesn't make you an idiot or a failure. You just need to drink chamomile tea and relax your nerves or something, and then calmly analyse your fears and all this wall of ideas and opinions you've built for your protection.
One cannot go far by staying inside a wall, right? Wouldn't you rather explore all kinds of ideas and life experiences out there until you become a useful part of society itself? Until you become an authority figure or teacher that can guide other people in the process of balancing the good and evil within.
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Good News for 🐍Earth Signs
🐂Taurus - Queen of Pentacles Rx & Abundance
There are conflicting energies within you. On the one hand, you want to shower yourself with material rewards and spend without a care, but for various reasons you keep feeling like you can't really do that, because you feel like you don't have enough to splurge on. Even if not materially restricted, you still struggle with either a lack of time or a lack of freedom.
If you really look at the roots of this frustration (or this sense of restriction) you will notice it's because your mind is burdened by duties. So like, you feel like you can't prioritise yourself or that you shouldn't be selfish because there are responsibilities you must fulfil first. You have a great sense of care towards your community and that's a wonderful thing. This also makes you a professional in the workplace.
However, please learn that you're not the only one responsible for other people's mistakes, not even their achievements. Do what you can to help, assist, motivate, nurture others, but don't be smothering because people need to grow up in their own terms and pace. In the meantime, also understand that you can only be responsible for your own happiness. You can't say you're sacrificing yourself for others and then be frustrated about it, because you've chosen to be that way.
As you're reading this, the Universe invites you to make a wish upon a star for the means and resources to make you feel courageous and abundant. Not just with material riches but also with time, vacation, ease and peace of mind, and an overall sense of joy and security. If you answer this invitation, you shall become unstoppable~
🧘🏻‍♀️Virgo - 8 of Wands Rx & Protection
There's something that seems to be preventing you from getting what you want. Either it's just a lack (or even a breakdown) of communication, or you may even feel like some bad luck followed you and ruined your plans. As exasperating it could get, know that it was actually the Universe's protection. (Some of you may feel like this could be a future possibility).
Whatever transpires, know that it is for the better that you don't get to engage with it anymore. Or, in some cases, you simply feel like your manifestation is coming ever so slowly that it feels impossible to come true at all. Also know that the slowness is just the Universe's way of aligning things perfectly for a better result. Have faith; you're so protected. What's yours can't miss you anyway.
I see that this is relating to your health in general. Like, the Universe is slowing things down for you so you can prioritise your health at this present moment. So you see, in a sense you're still kinda busy in spite of the slow motion you're feeling. Your body has a hard time catching up with all the duties you've taken up.
Maybe, in this slow motion you just need to relax and recuperate. Recharge and don't neglect your health. What you do today could affect you, for better or worse, in the next 50 years, so do consider that as well. Take this time to clear your mind and relax your nervous system, the Universe will take care of the next steps, after you feel refreshed and stronger.
🐐Capricorn - 7 of Wands & Luxury
Owh! Your hard work is soon to bear fruits! Sweet, high-quality fruits that fetch a high price, and with that, you are able to spend and splurge without a care. So to speak. This metaphor may apply to different situations, but the essence of this Good News energy involves a sense of liberation and rejoice.
You've worked really hard and now you deserve a break—and a luxurious one at that. Calm, joy, or peace of mind is now yours. After all, you've done all the necessary work to ensure the fruition of your goal, the rest is up to the Universe. And yes, the Universe is cooking up many blessings that will make you feel very fortunate.
Divine Timing is at play and when your blessings finally arrive they will hit you hard that you may even feel overwhelmed, but the good kind of overwhelmed. I don't think there's much else to say but that you've really worked very hard and you're close to manifesting what you've desired.
The Universe applauds you for your tenacity and now invites you to wind down so you rebalance your energy levels. After all, play also requires energy hahah Don't be afraid to spend a fortune to reward yourself. If not in terms of money, at least in terms of time, or other intangible ways you resonate with.
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Good News for ⛲Air Signs
👯Gemini - Queen of Cups Rx & Intellect
It seems you haven't been paying attention to your mental health recently. Something is pushing you to maximise your intellectual capabilities to resolve an issue that's been bothering you. Someone who holds more power than you, or in some cases someone who has power over you, is also one way or another emotionally blackmailing you.
Or... could it be that this is all your hyper-internalising your external circumstances? You do get sensitive about this kind of thing because you're secretly super competitive with people you know well. It's like you're always trying to one-up the people you adore or find amazing. Then, one way or another, if your more negative outlook gets the better of you, you feel like this other person you adore has power over you and that makes you feel weak.
The truth of the matter is, you just have this big desire to grow up, mature, improve, and become amazing like everybody else. You're sensitive to your own lack because you're intelligent and you crave more knowledge or skill, and that makes you doubt yourself from time to time. But you do know that others come to you for a cheer when they doubt themselves, too, right?
You're the kind of friend that always has something nice to say about others who are plagued by self-doubt. I hope you find this about yourself as strength. People find you reliable as a friend who knows how to ease their worries and anxieties. The rest is just about whether or not you can value yourself the same way others do~
⚖️Libra - 10 of Cups Rx & Ambition
It seems like for a while now you've allowed your ambitions to divert you from the true meaning of happiness. The kind of happiness that is uniquely personal to you. Perhaps it's just peer/societal pressure but you've been having your eye on a prize that doesn't even matter to you on a personal level. At least, not as much as you make it look if you're honest with yourself.
You've been trying to grasp a kind of success that will only look good in the eye of others—because you desperately want to be respected and adored. I think you've allowed the opinions and demands of others to direct the way you live your life. Of course you are a responsible person so it's understandable that you wish not to disappoint.
How about you look at it this way? Sure you can work hard at something you deem important, especially if it involves the wellbeing of others, too. But also see that you need to step up your leadership game—not in the professional sense but in the personal sense. That although you understand the value of sacrifice in achieving a goal, you also need to set up healthy professional boundaries so you don't neglect your own emotional wellbeing.
When it comes to you being a Libra, at the end of the day the company of the people you love is more satisfying, right? Or if not people, the peace and harmony you can create in your own personal space. Don't be afraid of prioritising them from time to time. As you prioritise being true to your heart's authentic desires, your Luck will only increase and increase~
🏺Aquarius - 4 of Wands Rx & Opulence
I'm sensing quite a complicated knot of energies. In essence, you're dealing with situations that make you feel like either the world is crumbling, or you're moving ahead in the direction of destruction, or you simply feel like all power has been stripped from you. Plagued with desolation, you find it hard to rejoice in any achievements or enjoy life in general.
I think this is caused mostly by your feeling like you haven't done enough good. Like you haven't contributed enough, or you haven't been good enough as a person; you feel lacking in general and you think there's no reason for celebration. You're almost self-affirming to yourself that you don't deserve to feel good. In a sense, you're choosing to stress out about every little thing to make you feel like you're doing something meaningful or that you're working hard at something. Anything.
Well, you're the magician of your Life anyway. The more you focus your energy on such a pattern, the more of that you manifest in your Life. The Universe is inviting you to look at things from a different angle. Look around you to see how you can be grateful (or at least just be glad) for the ease you're currently having. I know you're wanting more (glory, achievement, happiness, status, money, etc.) but it's now time for you to slow down and wind down.
This isn't about you being lazy; this time is for you to rearrange the thoughts you store in your subconscious mind. The Universe's invitation is to train you to release any thoughts that keep you believing that Life must be full of hard work. Aquarius people are geniuses who want to simplify Life, so if you can't seem to manifest that, it's because the subconscious is full of shit thoughts that are in opposition to your true desires.
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Good News for 🐝Water Signs
🦀Cancer - Page of Pentacles Rx & Love
Being a cardinal Water Sign, Cancer is an apprentice magician, so to speak. Your feelings and emotions create a large extent of your reality. However, Cancers are usually not very adept at controlling their hurts when they feel like they've been wronged. You do internalise a lot of things without being able to ever express how you truly feel. This could cause chronic inflammation to your empathy.
Right now, you're at a crossroads of learning. The Universe is opening up a portal or path towards learning how to adapt to your environment—in a way, helping you to become more pragmatic, practical without leaving behind your empathetic, sensitive nature. It's a crossroads because you still have the choice of not following this path. You could refuse this learning opportunity and continue with bitterness in your heart.
The problem with Cancer is dishonesty. Actually, vulnerability. You tend to be afraid of being honest with your emotional expressions because you fear getting attacked from this opening. It's understandable, the world is full of mean people anyway. So, the Universe's invitation, again, is to help you become more pragmatic in this chaotic world full of selfish people.
How about, you take the time to be in isolation? Take the time to get to know the real voices from your heart. They can tell you what you really want out of Life. They can guide you what you need to do to become stronger in your own empathetic ways. You don't have to pretend that you're not empathetic or sensitive just to be seen as powerful/capable. That's not the real you and as you continue to follow that pretense you're only hurting yourself.
🦂Scorpio - Page of Wands & Patience
Are you aware of the fact that having dominant Scorpio means that you were born to transform the world? Even if only your world. Or the worldview of the people who know you. As such, gaining multiple perspectives is an integral part of your personal development as you continue to grow up as an individual. This is important for developing grace and compassion.
Though you put on a facade of toughness, people who know astrology know that you're a mean softie. You act like a savage but you do care about people's wellbeing. You're one of the zodiac's biggest empaths, you know that, right? But you do carry a spirit of vindictiveness within you, so that's why developing said patience is important so you don't get swallowed by overbearingly negative emotions that plague you every now and then.
You're currently being invited by the Universe to balance the yin and yang within. The dark and light that reside in all of us. Scorpio is honest and courageous, so you aren't afraid of exploring the dark. But you tend to get too fascinated by the dark that you forget to also explore and expand the light you have. Your heart is actually really kind in spite of whatever tough persona you've created.
You can exercise your demon through creative pursuits. I think it's super meaningful if you express yourself in a controversial way because that gives other people a chance to look at things from a different perspective. Be an example of courage and wit and bring about some transformation, but when you are faced with an opposition, try as well to see things from others' perspective and be patient with those who aren't yet seeing what you're seeing.
🎏Pisces - 9 of Pentacles & Luck
Good luck abound when you care only about yourself! Hahah this may sound funny, but this reading is totally confirming that you should learn to be a little bit more selfish and self-centred. Not in an actually negative manner, but that you should consider your feelings and needs before you try to be accommodating to other's needs. You get that, don't you?
Your kindness is often too universal that you always put yourself last. Or at least, you try not to put yourself first, if that makes sense. So you're always in this middle of being not important enough to be number one. As you do that, you miss out on many chances to be seen, consequently sabotaging your chances for big successes—like literally, massive successes.
As I always say, Pisces is the magician of the zodiac. If you feel like things are not working in your favour, it's because you're allowing your sense of smallness to stop you. This isn't blaming you per se, but rather trying to help you see how your own perception of yourself is delaying your big manifestations. Pisces tends to be timid because it cares too much about others—because you're afraid that putting yourself first could hurt another's chance of happiness.
Seriously you need to stop doing that. Dream beautiful things and expect good news for yourself unapologetically. As you make a habit of this so you keep raising your vibrations to become a perfect alignment with high-quality manifestations. You're so deserving of a high-quality personal reality; always remember that.
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started thinking about a general tropes swap/alteration for various fantasy races. here are a few:
dwarves - widely regarded as the most magical of races, all dwarves have a natural connection to the earth. their gifts manifest in many different ways, some of the most treasured being healing, building, and finding magic. it's well known that dwarven finder mages can hear precious gemstones 'singing' to them, and are thus incredibly skilled at mining. there are also rumors that skilled dwarves are able to 'grow' their own minerals and gems, and possibly even manipulate time in a certain area in order to delay or hasten the decay of whatever is inside. perhaps due to judicious application of these varied skills, dwarven cities are renowned for their elegant architecture. dwarves believe in learning from the past, not only by worshipping their ancestors, but also through extensive education of their peoples. researchers above all, dwarves rarely hoard their wealth (finding it too easy to accrue more as needed), but are self-sufficient enough that it is rare to find a dwarf using their talents as mage-for-hire; as such, it is often seen as a mark of status for a city to have a resident dwarven mage. while dwarves supposedly welcome any willing and talented person to their universities, they live constantly steeped in such intense magic that it is a rare person indeed who is able endure the energies of their homes long enough to learn dwarven magic.
elves - this long-lived race is rarely seen in 'civilized' society, preferring to wander the wilderness. while elves may look delicate, they are vicious fighters well-skilled in unarmed combat, and capable of using weaponry to great effect. elves tend to live in small, nomadic tribes, and their culture can vary wildly from tribe to tribe. in some places, they are looked upon as vicious raiders, in others known to be swindlers; elves live much longer than most other races, and are often not above extracting debts from distant descendants, or traveling wide swaths of land, raiding from towns many years after the last assault has faded from most inhabitants' memories. however, in other parts of the world a visit from an elven clan is viewed as something to celebrate; their wide travels bring them in contact with many other cultures and they may bring interesting new technology or goods with them that, with some luck, can be successfully bartered for. it is said that the reason for the elven way of life is entirely due to their longevity: elves grow bored living in one place for too long, and require constant stimulation to keep them interested in anything. even their democratic government, which allows for a rotational merit-based leadership, is said to be due to elves getting tired of holding any one role for more than a few years at a time. they are known to have a great interest in unusual objects or tales, and the elven oral tradition is especially rich, though few other races are invited to hear their stories told. one widely-known story is of an elf who, after robbing the wrong dwarf, was magically restrained to a single city for two hundred years. while the elf was treated humanely and given every opportunity to learn new skills, the studying, unchanging views, and relentless monotony of it all withered the elf away until it finally died, not long before its scheduled release. perhaps due to this old tale, or perhaps because they hold no affinity for magic, elves are not often seen near dwarven cities.
orcs - it is said that orcs are strong enough to know to be gentle. there is an saying, 'like an orc child holds a butterfly', used to describe anyone who is careful to apply only necessary force in a given situation. while the actual strength of any individual orc may vary, the race as a whole does tend to live true to this maxim. they are known diplomats, with a culture that places intense value on caring for family and especially anyone helpless under their protection. in the country, shepherding is seen as a typically 'orcish' occupation, with many a joking comparison drawn between an orc's thick hair and tusks and those of their flock. however, in larger society, the orcish emphasis on family can often take a turn into more stratified society, with complicated social rules, elaborate fashion, and grand displays of wealth. similarly, orcs hold a strong view of what is theirs and can be especially vicious in defending it, making land disputes quite volatile despite the desire of all involved parties to avoid outright battle. this has led to orcs having perhaps the most advanced system of law of all the races, with lawyers being an especially valued job and petty disputes cropping up incredibly often. just as often, these disputes are taken to court; the most litigious of races, orc court is viewed as incredibly complicated and confusing by most other races. when negotiations do break down, orcs are fearsome soldiers, a worthwhile ally or dangerous enemy. once pushed to the point of violence, orcs generally do not stop until they have completely crushed their foes.
humans - humans are widely known for their incredible constitution. while not as strong as orcs, nor as long-lived as elves, nor as magical as dwarves, humans are by far the most adaptable to any environment and are capable of handling greater extremes of temperature and surviving at higher altitudes than other races. human society is more prone to change than any other except perhaps elven clans, with the style of government differing place to place, and often turbulent within each city-state. humans have a reputation for greed; while dwarves tend to possess more rare minerals, they do not covet them nearly as much as humans. even the highest-status orc family tends to care more for spending their money in order to provide for themselves and their own; humans also invest in lavish goods when the opportunities arise, but they often hoard their wealth away in banks, individual homes, or even isolated hidden caches. it's also been noted that many humans even collect and ascribe high value to unusual objects of all kinds. one human generally focuses on a specific type of item, be that old buttons, coins, shells, or so on, but seemingly any rare object can be desired by a human, and once in their possession they refuse to part with their treasures for anything less than large sums. human greed may be the reason they are regarded as the most warlike of all races, often wanting to expand and possess more land, people, wealth, and so on. however, humans are also known for producing incredible music and art, and master bards and artists are widely praised across the land.
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