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slightly disappointed - just slightly - that they didn't include fischl in the windblume event because she would fit the legend/fairytale category of the charade so much?!
#how did they not remember the person that actually lives in one?#logically it would make sense okay 😂#i hope we get to see the other mondstadt characters even for a second at the end#jean barbara fischl kaeya diona and diluc the excluded ones ✌️#like i don't care about timmaeus and his crush sorry give me characters i care about (mona was so real for interrupting him yes queen <3)#okay sorry timmaeus i hope you succeed in romancing her 😔#i think you're a great addition to the synthesis thingie when i need to make materials the game wouldn't be the same without you 😔#on another note!!! i love when genshin's events or quests are like therapy sessions like yes thanks for teaching us about anxiety and#struggles with self identity and how sharing our problems with others isn't a burden and how being vulnerable will allow us to create#meaningful connections and relate to others around us that only through connection and being able to see other people we are able to#fight the feeling of alienation we had in the first place and gain a new found confidence!!! like yes. trauma holds us back and can#influence the way we interact with others around us and follow us for so much time but we can also thrive regardless!!!!#genshin lore is so good but also the way this game helps us find peace regarding so many things we all struggle with is beautiful methinks#a lot of the struggles the characters face in the game are related to the fantasy world their inserted to sure but they're also still#incredibly relatable to the most common person if we strip down that fantasy layer#i think it's about being seen and understood feeling less lonely and also seeing others through less of a 1st person lense about finding#beauty and significante in diversity#but anyways rant over#i'm having fun with windblume and i love events like this where we just get to revisit characters and see them have a good time with each#other!!! it's so comforting plus mondstadt looks so pretty
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ᝰ.ᐟ NCT DREAM as CIGARETTES AFTER SEX songs
a/n: soo I'm back with another DREAM as CAS songs this time 🫂 I really hope ya'll are going to love this too...♡
also i would like to add that in this post there may be mentions of toxicity, BUT i have no intention saying that person is toxic.
as always, enjoy! ♡
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ MARK as Heavenly.
Mark is a passionate person. As in music, in his profession, he loves giving his all into his work. Satisfaction rarely reaches his mind whenever he's done with whatever he's doing though. Beside work,he rarely has time for anything else, but nevertheless, his soul aches for a heartwarming love. True love. The song tells us about a person longing for a long and deep connections with somebody else. Mark needs that in his everyday life. Needing a partners love and affection whenever he gets home from a hard day of work, or whenever he has a hard time dealing with the feelings in his heart, waiting for someone to pour his heart out to.
For MARK I would also give Kiss It Off Me.
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ RENJUN as Each Time You Fall In Love.
Renjun is someone who fears getting hurt over and over again. The song tells about a person repeating the same mistakes they have done in a relationship, not learning the consecquences. He is someone who is blinded by love, only seeing the perfect perks his partner has, overlooking the flaws. He ends up being confused and longing for something real, something permanent in his life.
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ JENO as Dark Vacay.
Jeno would end up in a turbulent relationship. Not because his intentions are bad, but because he feels like his feelings are the main leak of the relationship problems. The song tells about suggest the protagonist a sense of escapism and self-destructive behaviour, such as running to alcohol, or other intoxicating relations. The song ultimately symbolizes the crasing, and falling feeling of not having, or rather being able to keep a healthy relationship.
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ HAECHAN as Tejano Blue.
Haechan ultimately gives bittersweet love. Although, when he is with the right person, receives all the love in the world, he cherises that through everything. He appreciates what his partner gvies to him, returning everything he has every got from them. He longes for a deep and meaningful love, filled with precious memories. The song tells that the color blue, repsresents melancholy and longing. When Haechan finds the one, he searches with them for the everlasting bond and desire.
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ JAEMIN as Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby.
Loving Jaemin offers nothing more but warmth and reassurence. He is there for his partner 100% , through good and bad, the love he gives lasts forever until he lives. The song tells about moments of romance between the couple, including whispering something in each other's ears and dancing together in the living room. Their love creating a bubble around them,representing that nothing can come between them. Loving Jaemin feels like this song.
For JAEMIN would also give Holding You, Holding Me.
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ CHENLE as Sesame Syrup and Crush.
Being together with Chenle can be overwhelming. For him, and to his partner too. The type of love he gives is deep,and meaningful. Crush tells about the depths and lengths of how far he's willing to go, almost becoming a toxic feeling. Sesame Syrup appears to be about a relationship between two individuals who have a strong sexual attraction towards one another. In a relationship with him, both worlds could collide easily.
𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ JISUNG as Starry Eyes.
Jisung, as we know, loves the stars and the universe. It's inevitable, that he falls in love with someone who has stars in their eyes. He falls deeply, and quickly, almost instantly. The song tells about the feeling of a person's captivating, and enchanting personality and appearence. The lyrics indicate that the singer feels a deep sense of loneliness without this person and that they are the only one who can make them feel complete. Jisung would write a song like this, telling about the intensity of his love, the unwavering feeling he has whenever he is with his partner.
For JISUNG would also give Dreaming Of You.
important!: this is pure fiction, the act in this story is by my imagination and not based off true events. please do not copy the work.
#kpop#nct dream#nct#nct dream x reader#nct dream imagines#nct dream fanfiction#nct dream mark#nct dream renjun#nct dream jeno#nct dream haechan#nct dream chenle#nct dream jaemin#nct dream jisung#mark lee#huang renjun#zhong chenle#na jaemin#park jisung#lee donghyuck
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hey, so i recently did some research and took the mmpi and a few other tests that i knew were well regarded as diagnostic tools by professionals, as well as self reflection and matching myself with criteria. (all tests found free probably illegally online via links on reddit cause i dont got that kind of money) and it appears that i have aspd.
I consider myself a good person, i try to always be good to everyone which is a lot of effort because it’s something i dont do naturally, and imo that makes me better than a “normal person�� but i digress
finding this out, while relieving in the way that it explained a lot of stuff, has also made me feel more alienated. i cant tell anyone im close to because theyll just hear “sociopath” and think i dont care about them or ive been manipulating them this whole and leave, and i wont be able to find new people because im bad at connecting with others so ill be alone. and no one online with aspd seems to have my experiences (also a lot of the online spaces are filled with pwBPD and pwNPD using our tag lmao and i dont relate to them either obviously) so i feel alien here too.
I dunno, finding this out was helpful in some ways but in others i just feel worse.
I guess it’s a net good now that i know that my way of thinking and going through life doesnt make me a bad or manipulative person its just how i naturally think bc of my disorder, and as long as im choosing to be good to people it shouldn’t matter. i just wish it wasnt so stigmatized to have, and i wish people would realize that i am capable of being a good person just as much as they are, i just have my own way of doing it.
I actually dont get why having it Come Naturally is such a good thing anyway, isnt it more meaningful if someone isnt “good by nature” but actively chooses to be anyway? I think it means less and is less reliable if someone is good by nature because then it means that they don’t actually know how or why theyre doing it, and if they have a moment of fluctuations in their empathy then they could be worse than any of us disordered folk who had to learn they why and how of this stuff.
lmfao ok uh sorry for having a character arc in your ask box you can delete if you want idc
No, no worries! I'm sorry it took me this long to get to honestly because yeah I agree with this - it is in my opinion objectively better to do good things by choice, even when it's hard for us. And, in fact, the NTs feel that way too but they don't like that it applies to us.
It's a whole cliche people like to throw around, that it isn't easy to be a good person and that the only truly good people are the ones that doing it when it's hard too - that the easiest thing isn't always the right thing, all of that. They just don't like that those things apply to us too and therefore we are very much their definition of good people.
The world has so much stigma against us, and I'm sorry you're struggling with it, that any and all of you are. We shouldn't be treated this way as a result of us being mistreated as kids. It's not our fault, but we're labeled and demonized anyway. And it sucks, and even though it says everything about them and nothing about us, people believe them bc they're so used to thinking we're the scary ones so we must be wrong.
That seems to be slowly changing, and I hope I (and you) are around to see when it does.
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No, no worries! I'm sorry it took me this long to get to honestly because yeah I agree with this - it is in my opinion objectively better to do good things by choice, even when it's hard for us. And, in fact, the NTs feel that way too but they don't like that it applies to us.
It's a whole cliche people like to throw around, that it isn't easy to be a good person and that the only truly good people are the ones that doing it when it's hard too - that the easiest thing isn't always the right thing, all of that. They just don't like that those things apply to us too and therefore we are very much their definition of good people.
The world has so much stigma against us, and I'm sorry you're struggling with it, that any and all of you are. We shouldn't be treated this way as a result of us being mistreated as kids. It's not our fault, but we're labeled and demonized anyway. And it sucks, and even though it says everything about them and nothing about us, people believe them bc they're so used to thinking we're the scary ones so we must be wrong.
That seems to be slowly changing, and I hope I (and you) are around to see when it does.
#aspd-culture-is#aspd culture is#aspd culture#actually aspd#aspd#aspd awareness#actually antisocial#antisocial personality disorder#aspd traits#anons welcome
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Actual episode 70 discussion before I vanish back into the aether to do coursework:
Obligatory meta bit: I’m in the process of reading Interaction Ritual Chains for a draft thesis chapter (which I need to be writing now) and just happened to be halfway through reading the section on remote/virtual rituals when the episode dropped. The book includes stuff like sports events and concerts as rituals, defined as community-building events where people share an experience and get meaningful symbols and stories out of it. But it has a whole section on why this needs to be in-person. I’ve never really done live premieres before because my fandoms tended to be old, but I’ve now got participation observation data to disprove that - it’s definitely a shared experience for the fan community, and we have plenty of stories. Fandom is folk culture!
The appearance of cam-ghosts and Plunger’s interaction with the secret agent was very cool as I love the “sufficiently advanced tech is indistinguishable from the supernatural” trope. The camghosts could have been hallucinations, but there was one peeking around a corner much earlier in the episode. I suspect that there’s some kind of remote connection/Alliance network going on (they’re able to share and broadcast footage, after all, even if they need to use tablets for long range comms), so these could be virtual encounters through the secret agent hacking or otherwise accessing Plunger’s brain - like he’s able to get into the skibidi computer to taunt the scientist. But why (other than exposition and dramatic effect)? Is he trolling because their death is part of his scheme (likely imho), or is he just an incorrigible dick who can’t say “good job” without being sinister?
Transmission error/recording error: is the secret agent signal jamming? And what was that stealth mode? Is it related to the secret agent and the camghosts? Probably.
Unless our two ex-main characters are fixed or downloaded (which I doubt but I did notice that the the tagline was “someone”, which is usually singular), ST is doing Anyone Can Die. If this was being approached as a lolrandom meme thing, that wouldn’t be surprising, and that has been the tone of much of the series so far. However, it’s ascended to the point that there’s an actual Skibidi Toilet store. The longevity of comparable meme horror/sci-fi series has seemed to rely on people getting attached to iconic characters, so I wonder if there’s a plan for avoiding Too Bleak, Stopped Caring? My guess is having the elites and titans consistent throughout the plot, but DFB may also be an incorrigible dick and kill everyone. I am a sucker for dramatic deaths though, so I can probably put up with it (just about, did that speaker squeak as they were dying? Oh no ;_;).
On the subject of trolls, one way of interpreting Titan Speaker putting out the fire before completely flattening the scientist was that they wanted to kill them themself, another interpretation was that they were fucking with the scientist by pretending they’d show mercy. Either way, A+++ revenge!
Polycephaly is also super interesting as they don’t really seem to be the TV equivalent of the others factions’ big combat units. There’s only one of them, they can fuck around with teleportation-stuff (nanites? weird science particles?) and swap out their extra bits. They might have a role that’s unique to the TV faction, I already wondered if it’s something like managing TV communications or information flows, and now I think that could include something to do with teleportation too. Maybe running the teleportation-navigation software? In the Dune series, there’s heavily mutated Guild Navigators who guide faster-than-light spaceships and to make sure no one crashes into a planet, and Warhammer 40k has a similar Navigator role to guide space traffic through the Warp using psychic beacons.
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Jumu'ah Sohbet: 8 December 2023
This was another providential week where we were made to see the connection between our micro-and-macro worlds, at a time of macro-turmoil that enables us with new eyes to redirect our attention to Allah in all spaces 🌎 Subhana'Allah!
#1. Shaykh Nishaat began casting a mirror reflecting my history when he reflected that we are all searching and looking for something; and when we are young, what that is is elusive. We just know what we like, want, and need, and so our life goes on. We fast-forward as we get older, most of us are really able to identify what we really want in our lives, and we are able to filter out a lot of things that were once a fixture. We are able to let go of things that were once important in our lives.
Only post-accident for me, these were my fixation with my former job, vain forms of social media, and many forms of connection to people. I had to recalibrate myself with my Divine purpose before I could rejoin some meaningful fora only. The heartsmith continued that when we look at any spiritual path, in Sufism, for instance, what we are searching for is the true human being in ourselves. How we go about that is through the sulook (spiritual path), which entails working on the lower-self called the nafs, and we have to traverse seven levels. He then laid out some of the uncomfortable truths of this spiritual path where it is not easy, nor does it happen quickly! We also realise that the more we work on ourselves, the harder it becomes because we are facing a reality like no other, which is ourselves ...
#2. At some point, he added another of my lived truths; we gain the insight that worrying about others is not an important factor as it once was. We then start looking at what is more seriously and earnestly important for ourselves, and one of the most important factors is our relationship with our Creator, which I entitled my accidental epiphany! We finally reach a place in our lives where we look at everything in and around us in relation to our relationship with Allah. Shukran Ya Allah, it's the reason that I can not surrender to being forlorn as an accident survivor!
As we go through the levels of nafs and we are experiencing all the qualities of a human being, which inevitably and Insha'Allah creates a sense of certainty in us. Above all of this is the light within our hearts planted by Zikr, which overcomes the influences of our nafs that we have lived with all our lives. As it grows stronger, it is able to show us and recognise the truth with surity. Like when Hazrat Abu Bakr immediately was certain that our Prophet Muhammad SAW went on Laylatul Mi'raj, when it logically and rationally made no sense!
Thereafter, the heartsmith poetically seared an analogy into our hearts that the light is within us all, and we have to work on to switch it on! We can't merely acknowledge the presence of Electricity, the switch, and its functionality, but where we don't actually use it! We can't even blame the Electrician because it is us that has to take charge. May we see the truth in everything that we are engaging in; with our families, friends, and the world at large! Are we truly aware of what our responsibilities are? It is hard because everything in our worldly lives is geared towards our nafs where we want and crave more!
#3. An overcommitted Dr Melinda, who is an old mureed (follower) of Shaykh Taner, competently and tenderly succeeded in delivering our last Saturday Sohbet. She teaches comparative religion at Marywood University of USA. Her research specialisation is on Islam with a particular interest in Sufism, religious literacy, and interfaith dialogue. She shared one of her planned lectures with her students.
Her focus was on establishing prayer in a time that we were presented with war, as presented by Gregory Boyl. He was a living example of someone choosing to navigate a life of constant anxiety, the presence of war, and a system that kept one in an ongoing violence that is hard to see and break out of! She said that she felt that our Islamic tradition, as well as the Christian Gospel of Luke, helped disrupt and break out of the system in order to see the violence differently!
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#4. Dr Melinda began with the Qur'an before moving onto the Gospel of Luke. One of the reasons that she chose the Gospel of Luke is because it deals with social justice, and it reflects the Qur'anic way of dealing with the injustices of the world and the evil we may see. She referred to Surahtul Luqman, where Luqman said that no matter how small any deed is, the weight of a mustard seed or hidden deep in a rock where our hearts are hardened or way in the heavens, Allah will bring it forth. Most certainly, Allah is Latif (Subtle) and Qadir (All-aware).
"... My dear son, establish salat and spread kindness, bridge wrongdoing, and persevere whatever may befall you. You will need therein, resolute determination, and do not turn away your face in scorn, contempt, or disdain and do not walk with arrogance through the land. Allah does not love any deceitful boaster, be modest in your attitude, and speak with a soft voice because truly a harshest voice is the braying of a donkey!"
Thereafter, she referred to Surah Fussilat which says:
"Good and evil deeds are not the same. Give a positive response to an evil deed and see that one that was once your enemy has become your close friend!"
It is proof that such benevolent action is possible from us humans if our Creator says so! Insha'Allah, our ability to reach such gracious benevolence is materialised. Ameen, summa ameen!
#5. Serrendipitously, this week's Qur'an Contemplation and Action session hosted by Khalifa Rubina was on Surah Al-'Araf v26-v33
The group halaqa (gathering) discussion included how we find peace when we are authentic and after we connect with Allah! It was only after Hazrat Adam AS and Bibi Hawa AS who errored and asked for forgiveness, did they find peace because they earned it!
Another profound insight was that we only think of justice as a social concept but not as the rules that Allah makes for us and for our conduct. When we fail to do these actions as Hazrat Adam AS and Bibi Hawa AS did, we do an injustice as well! Injustice to ourselves and those around us inadvertently, as us subsequent humans were made to live the consequence of our beloved spiritual parents' mistake, because we seldom think of other people when we enact contrary to what Allah demands of us. We are most just when we direct our attention to Allah in the entire earth beyond the Masjids! Directing our attention to Allah in all spaces infact is justice.
Shukran Ya Allah (Divine gratitude) for placing us within a spiritual school that directs and redirects our attention to You, in all circumstances!
Huu
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Now that I'm home from work, here's my thoughts on Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.
Overall, loved the game. I love the fact that you literally start off where you ended in AC2, and that you get to see the grand escape from the Vatican. I wish there was a bit more story before Cesare's attack, allow you to really feel the victory, you know? Mainly because the fact the Cesare attacks you literally the day after you beat up his dad and took the apple seems a bit...fast? Like how did he not only get informed of the incident, but he was able to rally his army at Monteriggioni with siege towers and everything? I don't think he'd actually be able to mobilize that fast.
I do love that when Ezio wakes up in Rome he immediately begins to fuck with the Borgia. The day he wakes up he kills an executioner and burns a Borgia tower?? He certainly works fast.
I do love the 'recruits' part of this, how you can find people to become assassin's, send them on missions that help you get money and items, I only wish that you could continue to personalize their outfit after they become Assassin's. And maybe give us a selection of weapons they can use? Instead of them basically being copy and paste.
Story wise, I think they could have given us a bit more background on some of the other 'big' assassinations, like Juan Borgia. He's related to Cesare and the pope, but we only know him as having a risque party and being a banker? Give us more reasons to hate this guy and want him dead! Overall, he didn't seem like an 'evil' guy.
The Romulus lairs were fun, but overall kind of pointless? You never ran into any of these guys actually harassing citizens or anything, so they didn't really have a plot point that we could see. They could have made them random encounters in the more ruin-like area's, like the hundred eyes thieves who would randomly attack you.
Fuck the checkpoint system. The whole point is to save your progress so if you die you can 'reload' to that point in time. Meaning if you fail a 100% synch requirement after a checkpoint, reloading should make it that you still have that progress and not make you REDO THE WHOLE FUCKING THING. I'm looking at you flying machine. If I'm at 100% synch so far, get a checkpoint, fail the 100% synch and then die, I should be reloading at my checkpoint with the same status as when I got the checkpoint. Meaning health, weapons, notoriety, and SYNCHRONIZATION!
The Copernicus Conspiracy was kind of pointless. It was just a bunch of assassinations of 'important' npc's.
The Da Vinci Disappearance, however, was great. Lots of story and purpose behind it, and the missions were fun and interesting. 10/10.
I also liked the modern bits. Leaving the Animus and walking around as Desmond, seeing the modern differences in Monteriggioni, was great. And also added subtle characterization. Shaun and Becca were friendly and joking with each other through email, Lucy was a bit more 'mission oriented' trying to stay serious. And poor Desmond often got ignored. He basically just got the schedule and emails that were sent to everyone. And I get that they had limited dialogue options, but after you spoke to everyone about 3 times they began to just brush Desmond off. I would say arguably Desmond is doing the hardest work, putting his very mental state on the line for these people (with little to no actual, genuine, consent from Desmond) and they can't even have meaningful conversations with him? I don't think anyone really ever asked if he was alright??
And finally, the ending. Honestly, from the climb of the castello to find the apple to the literal end of the game, was very rushed. A 'point of no return' if you will, that is not even hinted at really. And literal years pass from one mission to the next. It's all very quick and leaves little to no emotional connection to what's happening. One scene Cesare is being arrested, and the next he's leading an attack? When did he get out of jail? Did he get out himself or did he have help? And how, exactly, did Ezio know just from the apple? I don't believe the apple would have straight up said 'yo, Cesare is out of jail and attacking Viana'. That part didn't really make sense. And getting the idea to 'ask' the apple because Cesare said something along the lines of 'no chains will hold me' or whatever? Why did that make Ezio believe there was cause for concern of Cesare being freed? I'm sure a lot of people say that when being arrested.
To end this, I just want to say that I know it's an older game, and bound to have issues. I'm not saying it's a bad game, but I am saying that some of the issues could have been patched by now if Ubisoft cared to. And those patches might make it a better experience. But overall, it's a great game with 1 great DLC. (I just wish there was more Leonardo interaction! <3)
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We've never met.
Every once in a while I send you anons to let you know how much I appreciate your posts.
I fell in love with your art and skyrim posts, but I appreciate you talking about your health, too.
I can relate.
I think what I have relates to muscle tension. The pain is almost constant and I can feel myself getting worse. Being like this feels lonely. Nobody really gets it. What's it like being in pain like this. Or the dreadful feeling of feeling your body failing.
Thank you. Really, thank you.
Wish you the best. Hope you like the crabs 🦀
I may not know you anon, and may not be able to pinpoint which of the exact tenderness you've sent my way has been yours - But regardless I feel and appreciate you for it all so dearly much.
I never...Expected to mean so much to people over Tumblr the way I did in the short while I was here. My art, my passions, all of the sillyness and good times we've shared has been and become so incredibly meaningful for me; Getting to share those joys with you all, to connect with new people, to reconnect to the wonderlust of art and community after having that part of me wounded for so long - Its the very reason why every single time I fell under and lost my ability to have all that, I hurt so badly. It feels shameful to admit, like Im some broken, fucked up record...But god how deeply I yearn for all of this to stay, how deeply I wish I never got this sick that I can barely keep such an important part of my life alive for longer.
Not many know how fast my life has changed the past years, especially under the sudden sickness I've been diagnosed with. The struggles and victories alike i've went through as well as the magnitude behind everything I feel; So many things completely derailed everything into chaos, and yet I kept doing my best to shield everyone from the ugly parts of how badly it hurt me until I couldnt any longer. I've struggled with mental health my entire life to the point that living was nothing but survival, I never realized how badly I took my body for granted until the moment it couldnt carry me anymore, until It got so sick that I can barely get out of bed to pursue living itself. I cannot describe the staggering, paralyzing fear this breeds.
Anon, im so so sorry that you too share a similar pain, im aching and cursing that we and many others have to undergo such struggles. I agree with what you say, that this is a whole new different type of helplessness that not many people can understand...I can only encourage people developing a deeper sense of sensitivity around this subject, implore them to remember how important it is to give the right space and care for both body and mind. After everything I've been through, learning how strictly this pain forces us into self compassion, boundaries and self care...I just, I don't want anyone to have to suffer any unnecessary hurt again when going through something like this.
I wish us all every bit of emotional and physical resource, care and inner drive to take care and heal out of this mess. And once again - I thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding strenght and joy in one another, be in in my posts or my art or anything else we've gotten to share together in this corner of our messy, but loveable world.
Im sorry for endiing up with a wall of text Anon, i'm just...It truly, truly all means alot to me, and i wanted to take the heart to express that. Thank you for reaching out, hang on as well, and thank you for the crabs - I love those dancing silly crustations...🦀🦀🦀
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What is the paradox of Human Connection in a World of 8 Billion?
In a world bustling with over 8 billion souls, the paradox of human connection resonates through the corridors of our social existence. Each encounter carries the potential for a relationship, a shared story, a woven thread in the intricate tapestry of life. Yet, it's a universal truth a cognitive and emotional threshold that we simply cannot forge deep connections with everyone. This is not a tale of tragic scarcity but rather a narrative of selectivity and profound appreciation for the relationships that truly resonate with us.
Life's Tapestry and Human Bonds
Ever mourned the lack of human connection between you and a stranger? Before you let regret unfold, imagining the 'coulda, woulda, shoulda' moments that never came to be pause. What about the understanding that not every friend is destined to become a meaningful chapter in your life's story. You wouldn’t want them to all be, either. Not a human, even one who is capable of believing in infinite possibilities, would dare to say emotinal dynamics are just not logic, they defy our prefrontal cortex, it’s because they are governed admydala. Literally, nothing makes sense with the limited but profound experience of relational emotinal dynamics.
Good guys are never enough. I hate that I know that’s not true, but feel different about the odds of “good guys”, being enough. Total bummer cause I want to think it’s true. It almost feels tragic to think till you see this other perspective from my unique equation below and one realizes that feels sad but not tragic.
(Life's Tapestry + Human Bonds) - Superficial Ties + (Deep Resonance x Mutual Understanding) + (Acceptance / Judgement) + (Shared Moments of Harmony) - (The Need for Universal Approval)= Profound Connections that Last
This simple yet profound equation was developed to encapsulate the essence of human interpersonal relationships. Human life is enriched by weaving genuine bonds into our complex tapestry of experiences: subtracting superficiality and multiplying mutual understanding deepens the resonance of our connections. Acceptance is pivotal in the equation of relationships, outweighing judgment to foster profound and lasting bonds: shared moments of harmony add to the strength and substance of these ties. Ultimately, a meaningful social tapestry is woven not through the pursuit of universal approval, but through the cultivation of authentically connected relationships. It's natural only to have a select few relationships that deepen into something significant. Our emotional capacity, as suggested by Robin Dunbar (1992), is capped at about 150 meaningful relationships at a time—perhaps even over a lifetime.
Understanding Dunbar's Number
Dunbar's number, typically cited as around 150, is more than a statistic. It's a reflection of our cognitive limits to maintain stable and meaningful social relationships. This concept is grounded in the theory that the human brain has a finite capacity for managing the emotional complexities involved in our social lives (Dunbar, 1992).
Yet, the abstraction of this number contrasts starkly with the reality of our global population. In order physically manifest this, he is another equation to calculate the number of potential unique groups of 150 people out of 8 billion, we’d actually be able to chose from we're faced with a figure so large it defies comprehension. Here is my own equations for measuring that :
C(8,000,000,000, 150) = 8,000,000,000! / (150! X (8,000,000,000 - 150)!)
To summarize the expression of C(8,000,000,000, 150) \) represents the number of different ways a group of 150 people can be chosen from a larger population of 8 billion. This is a combinatorial problem, often referred to as a "combination," which calculates how many possible subsets can be formed from a larger set when the order of selection does not matter. The factorial notation (e.g., \( n! \)) signifies the product of all positive integers up to \( n \), which is a key part of the formula for combinations. The result of this equation is an astronomically large number, reflecting the immense variety of potential unique groups of 150 people within the global population.
While theoretically intriguing, that’s what we think cognitively, or no to be true, through logical means. But the emotional truth teaches us that the probability of forming meaningful connections with even a fraction of these combinations is virtually nil. The vastness of potential social networks is a mathematical marvel, but the intimate realities of our emotional world are far more selective.
The Probability of Connection
The mathematical probability of any specific group of 150 people coming together is infinitesimally small. Yet, the quest for meaningful connections continues. It's not the quantity of social interactions that defines our experience but the quality of the connections we do make.
We are adventurers in a grand landscape of social possibilities, yet navigators of a much smaller, more intimate map of personal relationships. The realization that we cannot possibly connect with every potential soul we encounter can inspire a sense of longinga wistful reflection on the bonds that could have shaped our lives in other circumstances.
The Practical Realities
As we travel this world, the reality is that we will only ever engage with a finite subset of the population. You have so many options, quantity but really none very much at all. Your temperament would never permit everyone being quality. Everyone too crazy to fully optimize every single potential. There are practical limitations of time, geography, and cognitive capacity ensure that the 150 people who constitute our social world at any given time are a carefully curated ensemble a reflection of who we are and what we feel close too. It may exist in the tension between the infinite potential what think exists in of our social networks and the finite nature of our emotional connections. Our crazy saves us, our tempermant, makes us too crazy for everyone and everyone too crazy for us. We would never tolerate to such ideal level of human optimization, even if we could and there is infirmity possibility to do taht, really too. Except when feelings don’t make sense are not working on the best possibilities out there. This dichotomy is hard to integrate fully into our personal realities, we want to be liked and warm with as many as possible. We think “all”, we know it, never feel it though!
What is really at the core of the essence of that probability is this: physiological and psychological sensitivities in our social existence. There is a world of boundless possibilities for connection, yet that’s mitigated by unique personal reality of meaningful and manageable emotional experiences too.
In Conclusion
The exploration of human connection in a populous world is a journey of understanding the limits of our cognitive and emotional capacities. It's a journey that teaches us the value of each relationship we choose to cultivate and the precious nature of the finite bonds that shape our existence.
As we ponder the vast array of paths not taken, let us also celebrate the connections we have made—the ones that have become part of our unique story in a world brimming with untold billions. In the landscape of human connection, it's a common feeling to worry about the depth of our relationships with others. We live in a world where the quantity of connections—friends on social media, contacts in our phones, followers on various platforms—can often seem to overshadow the quality of those connections. But it's important to remember that not every interaction will, or even should, lead to a deep connection. And that's perfectly okay. Here's a poem I invented to that captures this sentiment of this high level analysis. It summarizes what I mean perfectly too. Took me a few hours to make it, and I hope you enjoy it:
In the tapestry of life, each thread plays its part. Some bonds are fleeting, while others bind the heart. It's in the depth, not breadth, where true connections are cast,
For in the realm of human ties, some are meant to last. Not every soul we meet will walk our path till the end,
Nor every passer-by will turn to a confidant or friend. But that's the beauty of the journey, with its ebb and flow,
We cherish those who resonate, and gracefully let others go. For in the symphony of life, not every note is key,
Some harmonies are brief, yet sweet in their brevity. And though we may strive to understand each score,
Some melodies will touch us deep, some just brush the core. So fret not if crowds don't echo your inner song. For those who truly matter will hear it clear and strong. A few profound connections can outweigh scores of shallow ties and in the hearts that truly Certainly! I'll rephrase the poem to maintain its essence while aiming for clarity and coherence:
In life's woven tapestry, each thread holds its place,Some bonds might be transient, others embrace.
It's the depth, not the range, where true ties are found, Within the vast weave of human bounds, some are profound. Not all will journey with us until our story's end,
Not every stranger will transform into a friend. Yet that's the journey's beauty, with its rise and its fall,
We treasure the resonant few, and with grace, release all.
In life's grand symphony, not all notes are drawn out long, Some melodies are fleeting, yet their brief echo is strong.
While we seek to decipher each life's intricate score,
Certain tunes captivate us deep, others just skim the shore. Worry not if the multitude doesn't mirror your tune,
For those who truly matter will synchronize soon. A handful of deep connections surpass many that are slight,
In hearts that truly meld, our spirits unite.
Seek to invest attention and time with whom your soul finds peace, for they show you as you are. The rare ones who with a gesture or word, can heal or lightly scar.
It's not a fault to connect with only a few, as we navigate humanity's quest,
It's simply life's design, a cycle, not a deficiency to be suppressed.
For it's among the select bonds that we find our truest selves,
In this emotional dynamic lies our temperance on life's shelves.
It's more than a place of individual emotion—it's a shared embrace,
A haven of mutual understanding, acceptance, and grace.
Among the current billions, these gems shine amidst the gravel,
The stars that pierce the night, in a vast emotional travel.
We don't bond with all, but where we do, it's emotion that ignites the spark,
Humans seek their reflection in others, in this space where they embark.
We navigate the masses by feeling first, then contemplating our reflection,
Desiring more possibilities, we adopt a cognitive direction.
This emotional dynamic is not just ours but shared in duality's dance,
It's the truth we discover when we give different perspectives a chance.
Reference:
Dunbar, R. I. M. (1992). Neocortex size as a constraint on group size in primates. Journal of Human Evolution, 22(6), 469-493. https://doi.org/10.1016/0047-2484(92)90081-J
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Message From Freyr Ing, Yule:
Yule, the return of the sun and the birth of the sun, has a strong correlation to the birth of Ing: the garland of evergreens wrapped around a newborn babe of sunlight and the sacrificial boar eaten on yule. Sunwheels and bells decorate hallways. We’re all familiar with that festive influence, but I do believe not many of us know it’s correlation to Freyr, and it being His birthday (Along with Freya’s, naturally.)
For His birthday I wanted to give Him the opportunity to speak about Himself for a bit (which is pretty difficult with him being a selfless guy and cares more about others than Himself.) Via, automatic writing, I managed to find a morsel of information that I found interesting and I think meaningful to share with you, the audience who stops and reads his inspired or direct words. He had mentioned something I don’t think a lot of us remember about Him:
“I want to briefly touch on something that just occurred to me, especially with the upcoming snow. I feels as if my connection to water is frequently forgotten. It is something that I wish was explored more, and I often find myself wishing to get more in tune with it. They used to ask me for rain, for calm skies and smooth waters, though not nearly as much as they asked the others. I have always liked the water. I love the sea. I think, if it is alright with you, it would be nice to get some gifts associated with the sea from time to time. Like sea salt taffy!” (He actually slapped his knee when he laughed.) “I’m kidding, I do not mean candy. I like the smell of the skies when it rains, and of the ocean. Perhaps a nice candle would suffice. That would be nice. For my next ‘birthday,’ I suppose!”
Freyr, before becoming a hostage trade for Aesir, the famous Lord of the earth, and God of sunshine, was a prince in Vanaheim, his father Njord being the King. Often called the “prince of the sea” or “he who is from across the sea” and He still has notable things like being a god of ships, and smooth sailing. I realized more of a depth to him, that despite being a revered member of Aesir, He still misses home, misses the glittering sea, and asking Him for things related to the sea, it’s like He’s able to touch home through our plea. It becomes personal not only to us, but to Freyr as well.
I may not gift sea salt taffy, but Freyr had a special name I coined to him while first getting to know him. It helped understand our friendship and His personality better. And really this offering would be a compliment and icing on the cake that explains everything. It’s a symbol of friendship. But I’ll leave that as a secret!
I hope everyone has had a blessed Yule (I was corrected from saying ‘Yuletide’, to Yule.) and that this year brings more warmth, love, and abundance than the last.
May the Lord of Sunshine and the Prince of the Sea bless you with warmth and glittering kindness.

#deity worship#freyr#norse deities#norse gods#pagan#paganism#spiritguides#deity work#witch#crystals#tarot#spirituality#deities#wicca#viking runes#vikings
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To me, the ideal environmental interpreter adopts a leadership role in an intentional educational setting. A powerful environmental interpreter approaches leadership by fostering a space that elevates the voices of other members of the group and ensures there is space and opportunity for all members to contribute meaningfully to the experience. Jobs where environmental interpretation is a keystone component include being summer camp counselor, park ranger, teacher, trip leader, and even friend. This person works to help guide the audience to appreciate nature and natural processes and is able to do this by being open and excited when their audience shares new ideas or asks questions for further inquiry. This person demonstrates care for all natural and cultural aspects of their environment and the humans, plants, and animals they share it with.
Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage by Beck et al. (2018) suggests that the role of an environmental interpreter is not merely to list scientific and ecological facts, but to act as a bridge connecting culture and environment in a way that the greater public can relate to their surroundings and create their own meanings and significance. An effective environmental interpreter also bridges together different learning styles and epistemologies to best communicate to diverse groups of people, including having tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, and visual components of Western and traditional natural and cultural history (Beck et al., 2018). This gives the audience the tools and information to individually critically and emotionally invest in the content to form deeper connections and respect for the land and its natural and cultural history. This is especially valuable since interactive and adaptive learning environments help develop individuals' knowledge, understanding, and aesthetic needs which build the foundation of deeper care and inquiry of our shared planet. As suggested by Maslow then expanded on by Beck et al. (2018), only once these knowledge, understanding, and aesthetic needs are met can people begin to self-actualize and implement meaningful environmental change in their lives and the world. Once there is an informed public sphere, more true democracy can be achieved (Beck et al., 2018).
An environmental interpreter can work and function in a wide range of spheres including government settings, provincial parks, summer camps and other experiential learning opportunities, and more. For an interpreter to show mastery of this creative and scientific task, they should be able to cater their interpretation to many different social realms since there is cultural and natural history all around us and these narratives are intrinsically connected and universally relevant. Although there are of course differences in the work you do in a government environmental interpreter role versus a summer camp or provincial park, a lot of underlying skills remain constant. For example, environmental interpreters must demonstrate respect and compassion for the earth and all who dwell on it, have a good understanding of the cultural and natural history of where they are situated, be strong communicators through a plethora of methods, and demonstrate passion and openness to their audiences to build engagement and care among larger groups.
Literature cited
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. SAGAMORE Publishing.
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The Importance of a Logo Design Agency in Rebranding Campaigns
The Role of a Logo Design Agency in Rebranding Projects
Due to the increasing competition between brands, a rebranding strategy is often implemented, and in most cases, it has become imperative for… companies wishing to modify their outlook as well as target more audiences. And one of the most prominent and essential aspects of a rebranding campaign, there is a strong need for a logo that is artistically designed. In simple terms, a logo is the graphical depiction of the brand – its ideals, vision, and character. More often than not because of the strain of communicating this representation efficiently, a logo design agency becomes necessary. Such agencies have knowledge, imagination, and appreciation for the concepts of branding, making them very important during the process of rebranding.
Functions of a Logo Design Agency Different from a Brand Design Agency
A logo design agency is not limited to the design but it plays several roles in the rebranding exercise. The abilities extend beyond designing a captivating logo. They seek to the heart of the brand in developing a logo that appeals to the intended users.
This operation normally progresses through several stages:
Research and Analysis: The aims getting to know the background, principles and the objectives of the brand.
Concept Development: Exploring and drawing the first several ideas for the logo.
Design Execution: The process of completing the logo with the application of various designing aids.
Feedback and Revisions: Change the design as per the client’s satisfaction.
Finalization and Implementation: Designing files of the logos in various formats.
By adhering to these processes, a logo design agency makes sure that the new logo is not only appealing but also successfully portrays the message of the brand. Språk Design is a good example of a firm that readily embraces such capabilities. Their holistic model of logo design and branding enables businesses to create an enduring and effective brand image that allows for a more streamlined approach to branding.
The Importance of a Logo that is Attractive and Meaningful
An attractive logo is one of the factors that can greatly boost a rebranding strategy. Here are some areas in which it can help:
Brand Recognition: An original and creative logo makes it easier for the consumers to notice and recall the brand being offered.
Professionalism: A logo that has been designed by a professional exudes quality and reliability.
Differentiation: Through a unique logo, a brand is able to put itself above its rivals.
Emotional Connection: A well-designed logo has the power to create feelings thereby acting as a bridge that connects the audience to the logo.
Considering the above merits, it is commendable for a business in a rebranding phase to seek the services of a professional logo design agency.
Why Use a Logo Design Agency?
A logo design agency is by far a better option than using an in-house team or a freelance designer thanks to:
Skill: A logo design agency possesses more than just the experience of branding and design. It also has in-depth knowledge.
Ability: The agency has the latest and high level designs machineries.
Teamwork: Different creative people fulfill the project which makes the designs more creative.
Integration: They make sure that the logo relates to the rest of the visual identity.
As for the businesses in the food and drinking establishments, a logo design agency for example will also manage the other ancillary visual items like the design of the restaurant’s menu. Hence, helping to maintain visual harmony around all the customer contact points’ structures within the brand’s architecture.
Aspects to Keep in Mind in Logo Designing During a Rebranding
However, while coordinating with a logo design agency, here are a number of principal aspects to consider:
1. Company Values and Vision
The new logo should embody the fundamental principles and the vision of the brand. These components should be expressed vividly to the art department to make sure that every detail of the finished product is in sync with the brand’s nature.
2. The Target Audience
It is equally important to learn the demographic basis of the target audience. The logo should connect with the audience that the brand seeks to reach. This involves the different age groups, gender, cultural aspects, and even likes and dislikes.
3. Minimalistic and Functional
An efficient logo is one that is easy to understand and can be applied in many ways. It should be identifiable with ease and should also function well on different platforms ranging from business cards all the way to large billboards. The logo should be of different graphic sizes and should be visually pleasing in color and monochrome versions.
4. Durability
As much as design trends come and go, one should also have in mind the fact that the logo will design will not change. This is because a logo that is classic in design will still work after many years hence the costs and time spent creating new designs are limited.
5. Feed-back & Revisions
The process of designing connotes provision for the feed-back and the revisions. This is to ensure that the logo achieved at the end meets the satisfaction of the client and performs the intended purpose of the brand.
Case Study: A Rebranding Strategy That Works; Logo Design Agency
In order to show the essence of a logo design agency in the rebranding process, let us examine a case study:
Brand: A mid-sized restaurant chain that seeks to rebrand its image in order to win the youth.
Challenge:
The previous brand logo was rather old and did not appeal to their target audience. In simple terms, a new logo capturing the contemporary ideas and ethos of the brand was required.
Solution:
The restaurant chain engaged the services of a logo design agency. The agency carried out extensive market research, which included customer polls and analysis of rival brands, to ascertain where the brand occupied in the market. Then they were able to create some drafts of effective logos which were in congruence with the new image of the brand.
Results:
The final logo was a sleek, modern design that appealed to the target audience. The rebranding campaign, supported by the new logo, successfully attracted a younger demographic and increased customer engagement. Additionally, the agency provided restaurant menu design services to ensure a cohesive visual identity across all touchpoints.
How to Collaborate Effectively with a Logo Design Agency
In order to fully optimize your collaboration with a logo design agency, it is important to keep the following aspects in mind:
Articulate your Targets: Explain the reasons for your rebranding and what are your expectations, as well as the wishes, to the agency.
Be Constructive: Be productive and constructive in your comments directing to work on the logos presented.
Believe in the Professionals: Believe in the agency’s professional judgement and do not hesitate to accept their ideas.
Engagement: Engage in the process and make sure that the design team communicates with you on a regular basis.
Think ‘New Logo’ in a Broader Perspective: A new logo is a long term commitment, thus think about how it will fit with the company, by years to come.
Conclusion
One of the leading logo design agencies in the world remains the most crucial element in the success of a rebranding activity. Thanks to their skills, imagination, and tools, it becomes possible for a business to come up with and craft an impressive logo that appeals to its target market and elevates its creativity. No matter how small or big the company could be, it may be a startup or a multibillion corporation, branding is an expensive exercise and thus all the more the case for hiring a professional logo design agency.
Språk Design is an award-winning logo design agency that has transformed over the years and focused on innovative design. Our company experienced the changes in the field of design and adapted to it. We are capable of offering originality, as we adapt our narratives and the modes of execution to the current design trends. Now, if you happen to be wondering how to find the best logo design services for your company’s rebranding, the Språk Design team would be more than happy to aid you create a very simple, yet beautiful logo, that will also be durable for years to come. For more information, feel free to contact us.
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Unit 04 Blog Post
In this course, I’ve been told over and over that I am an interpreter of nature. This was presented as a fact to me; however, this is the first time I have questioned who am I to interpret nature? Everyone is an aspiring interpreter of nature, using past experiences to understand the beauty in nature that surrounds us. A way that individuals portray this beauty is through art, this act of interpreting nature is not merely about presenting what is seen; it’s about conveying the deeper narratives that lie within the landscapes.
Being a nature interpreter, I use a set of skills and knowledge that allows me to connect with both nature and my audience. At the core of my role is empathy; understanding the feelings and perspectives of those I engage with and allowing them a safe space to share that perspective. This requires honing my observational skills, learning to look beyond the surface of a scene, and identifying the emotions and stories that nature conveys. As well as being able to weave narratives that resonate with viewers can make my art more relatable. A deeper understanding of ecology and environmental science is essential. This knowledge will not only inform my work but also allow me to share accurate and meaningful insights with my audience. My audience consists of diverse groups, each with their own interests, experiences, and levels of connection to nature; Something that is needed in a nature interpreter is Understanding how different cultures perceive and interact with nature will enrich my interpretations and broaden my artistic voice.In interpreting “the gift of beauty,” I see it as both a privilege and a responsibility. Beauty in nature offers solace, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. By interpreting and sharing this beauty through art, I aim to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the world around us. This journey is not just about my views; but about fostering a collective consciousness that cherishes the natural world.
Growing up I was never a splendid artist, I wasn’t strong at drawing, painting, or really any form of art. However, I have always had a deep love for art. I would love to travel around the world to view different pieces of art and maybe even buy some pieces for my own. I was first introduced to “Group of Seven” in my grade 5 art class, where we were tasked with recreating this “Iceberg picture”, In reality it had a much different name and wasn’t actually an Iceberg at all, however to my young mind this was all I was seeing in the picture. I hadn’t understood the message the artist was trying to portray. I hadn’t had enough experience to grasp these different ideas that implemented in these works of art. I have recently started to understand my own ideas and messages behind art that I see. Nature interpretation is all about being able to formulate opinions and share them with others around you, art is a very useful tool for this.
This was an image taken on a hike with my girlfriend, we were walking on a trail in Hamilton and were walking back when I noticed how the trees were angled and created shapes in nature, they looked like right angle triangle. The space in the air that was created due to the formation of path over time allowed these trees to grow and spread away from the forest and into this space. The trees stretched up and into this space filling the hole in the forest roof, it was so beautiful to see how nature responds to the creation of the path, the forest adapted and now shields the path from the sky as it did before. As if the pathway wasn’t there in the first place.
As I navigate my role as an interpreter of nature through art, I embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with it. By continuously developing my skills and understanding my audience, I aim to create meaningful experiences that celebrate the gift of beauty that is inherently present in nature. With nature being always changing, the opinions and ideas that we present must always be adapting and growing to suit the changing of nature. Art is great tool that helps to spread the messages and ideas of the artist to others as well to create a safe place for others to communicate their ideas. Nature interpretation at its core is the spreading and sharing of the beauty of nature.
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Environmental Interpreter for a Marine Sanctuary
Long before I recognized the horrors of Marineland or Sea World, I used to be one of the visitors that frequented those places. As a little girl, I would run up to the glass windows and press my face against them trying to get as close as possible to majestic animals in front of me. But even then, a gut feeling lingering within me questioned the paradox: how could a creature as mighty as the killer whale find happiness in a place so constricted? Thinking about how much I love the track and field behind my house as my sense of place, I’d wonder if I couldn’t go there and was confined to my home, how happy would I be? That was probably my earliest memory of how I became fascinated with marine animals.
After that, we stopped going to themed zoos and instead throughout the years, I’ve had the opportunities to see marine animals like sea lions and dolphins in their natural habitats. Having said that, my ideal role of an environmental interpreter would be at a marine animal sanctuary. An environmental interpreter strives to embrace the wonder of life and crafts experiences that provide people the ability to foster a meaningful connection with the natural world. Whenever possible, I dedicate myself to raising awareness about the issues marine animals are going through. Just last year in Biol 2060, I had the opportunity to raise awareness on Northern Resident Killer Whales (NRKW) which are an at risk species around Vancouver Island.
As an environmental interpreter at a marine sanctuary, some of my responsibilities would include providing informative presentations. These would allow me to get in touch with people and be able to educate them first hand on the ecological significance of marine animals as well as the ongoing efforts to protect them. Other activities like having educational workshops for school age children would allow children to form a bond with marine ecosystems so they too could be inspired one day. As well, holding interactive exhibits would allow people to have a first hand experience observing the challenges marine animals face in their natural habitat.
There are many museums, coastal marine centers and marine sanctuaries in the world that are already working towards educating the general public. My ideal location would be at a marine sanctuary on Vancouver island since that is where NRKW are more often seen (Nichol & Shackleton, 1996). It would be a perfect location to be able to observe the killer whales, allowing for a more concentrated effort to develop strategies for preserving marine life.
To inspire individuals about marine life like the NRKW, I believe being acquainted with marine biology is important, especially with the behavior, anatomy, nutrition and conservation needs of aquatic mammals. Aside from educational knowledge, one should be passionate about marine animals, only then will they be able to communicate with passion so people are able to appreciate the wonders of marine life.
Nichol, L. M., & Shackleton, D. M. (1996). Seasonal movements and foraging behaviour of northern resident killer whales (orcinus orca) in relation to the inshore distribution of salmon (oncorhynchus spp.) in British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 74(6), 983–991. https://doi.org/10.1139/z96-111
An image of California Sea Lions from this past summer
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Reviewing the details of Denny JA’s selected work 44: Round the bell, always
On October 20, 2022, Indonesia was shocked by the 44th Denny JA award event held in Jakarta. In the event, various works selected from Denny JA were exhibited and received appreciation from the visitors. One of the works that is in the spotlight is the bells, always. This work is an essay poem written by Denny JA himself. In this essay poem, Denny Ja invites readers to reflect on the meaning of life and the importance of maintaining relations between humans. Hide the bell, always tells the story of a young man named Andi, who on his way found a magic bell. The bell has extraordinary power as a tool to call happiness and peace. Andi then decided to use the bell wisely and changed his lives and the people around him. In this essay poem, Denny Ja displays a simple but meaningful story. He invited the reader to reflect on the values of life such as goodness, love, and peace. Through Andi’s character, Denny Ja wants to arouse the awareness of the reader about the importance of maintaining good relations between humans and giving goodness to fellow human beings. In addition, Denny Ja also presents several supporting figures who play an important role in the development of the story. There is Rani, a young girl who is Andi’s close friend and supports her in every struggle. Then there is also Mr. Slamet, an old bellman who gave Andi’s valuable instructions about the strength of the bells. In describing the story, Denny Ja uses a lightweight but striking writing style. He is able to describe the atmosphere and feelings of his character in detail so that the reader can connect emotionally to the story. The style of language used is also easily understood by various readers, so that this essay poem can be enjoyed by all ages. In addition to interesting stories, sound bells, always equipped with beautiful illustrations. Each illustration describes an important moment in the story and gives life to the reader’s imagination. This makes the experience of reading this essay poem more interesting and entertaining. Not only in the writing of the story, Denny Ja also presents a deep moral message in the bells, always. Through this story, he wants to invite the reader to reflect on the importance of goodness and peace in everyday life. Denny Ja believes that by establishing a good relationship between humans and giving goodness to others, we can create a better world. This 44th Denny Ja selected work has a positive impact for readers who have read it. Many feel inspired and motivated to maintain good relations with those around them. Through the bells, always, Denny Ja managed to convey the message of goodness in an interesting and easy to understand way. In the 44th Denny Ja award, the bell sounded, always getting extraordinary appreciation. This work won the categories of “Best Essay Poetry” and “Chosen Work” by the judges.
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"Why" Tomorrow morning, Introduction "Denny JA's 40 is worth discussing?"
In the world of Indonesian literature, the name Denny JA is certainly familiar. Denny Ja, or complete Denny Junaidi Aisyah, is a writer, writer, and cultural who has produced a lot of work that captivates the hearts of the readers. One of his latest works that deserves to be the conversation is "tomorrow in the morning, it is uncertain". The work of Denny JA always offers a unique and different perspective in describing daily life. "Tomorrow in the morning, the apartment is uncertain" no exception. Through the title that stole the attention, Denny JA was able to present an attractive and stunning narrative of the readers. In "tomorrow morning, it is uncertain," Denny Ja presents a collection of short stories that carry the theme of daily life with a touch of contemporary. In this work, Denny JA describes the situation and events experienced by the urban community, with all its diversity and complexity. Detailed and clear depiction makes the reader feel connected to the story delivered. One of the advantages of Denny JA's work is the foresight in observing and stringing words. The writing style that flows and elegant makes the reader swept away in the story that is poured. Each sentence feels so beautiful and meaningful, inspiring the imagination and emotions of the reader. Denny JA is a poet who is able to build a strong atmosphere and atmosphere through his words. Not only that, "Tomorrow morning, Introduction" also offers a variety of themes that are relevant to today's life. Denny Ja intelligently raised the social, political, and cultural issues that are being hotly discussed in society. Through his story, Denny Ja invites the reader to reflect and better understand the complexity of the world around us. In addition, each story in this collection also has a strong character and is different from each other. Denny JA is able to display a variety of characters with different backgrounds and problems. The reader will be introduced to an interesting figure and can be easily connected to their story. Another feature of "tomorrow morning, an impossible" is a surprise that is presented in every story. Denny JA is able to explore the reader's emotions with an unexpected plot twist. Each story does not only become entertainment, but also invites readers to think more deeply about life and relations between people. For lovers of Indonesian literature, "tomorrow morning, it is uncertain" is a work that must be read. This collection of short stories not only offers a satisfying reading experience, but also invites readers to reflect and dialogue with the raised Tematema. This 40th work shows that Denny JA still has extraordinary creativity and is able to captivate the reader's heart with every word he wrote. In commemoration of the 40th year of Denny JA's journey, "tomorrow morning, the apartment is uncertain" to be appreciated as an extraordinary work.
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Inspiration and beauty in “Muslim Poetry Boy on Christmas” by Denny Ja’s 51st
Poetry is a form of art that allows us to express our feelings and thoughts with beautiful words. This literary work is not only able to inspire but also presents a deep beauty. One of the works of poetry that describes inspiration and beauty is “Muslim Poetry on Christmas” by the 51st Denny JA. The poetry of Muslim children on Christmas day illustrates a unique and meaningful moment. This poem tells the story of a Muslim woman who celebrates Christmas with full joy and mutual respect between religions. Through the words chosen carefully, the poet describes the atmosphere of Christmas full of peace and togetherness. In this poem, the reader is invited to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, namely love, peace, and brotherhood. This poem shows that religion and belief can be a bridge that connects us all, regardless of difference. This message is very important, especially in this increasingly connected and complex world. In the poet’s words, we can feel the spirit of Christmas that radiates from every line of poetry. This poem invites us to strengthen our social relationships and respect differences with each other. Through the use of simple but meaningful words, poets bring us into the world of imagination that is full of warmth and happiness. In essence, this poem teaches us about the true meaning of Christmas: loves fellow human beings regardless of religious background or belief. This poem reminds us of the importance of respecting differences and life in peace. In addition, this poem also inspires us to appreciate the beauty in every moment of life. The poet carefully chooses words that arouse images and strong feelings. This poem invites us to see the beauty of nature, the beauty of friendship, and beauty in every second of our lives. Through the poet’s words, we are invited to reflect on and appreciate small things that are often forgotten in everyday life. We are often trapped in the hustle and bustle of the busy modern world, but this poem reminds us to see the beauty around us, as far as the eye can see. The poetry of Muslim children on Christmas also shows the talent and creativity of poets in stringing words. Every line of poetry feels like a beautiful essay poem, with a charming contrasting and charming detail. This poem proves that poetry is not only about words, but also about how to describe feelings and arouse images in our minds. The 51st elected work of Denny JA shows that poetry is a strong means to convey inspirational messages and arouse feelings in the hearts of the reader. With the beauty and sensitivity that radiates from each of these poetry lines, we are reminded of the importance of maintaining harmonious social relations and living in love. In a short time, this poem succeeded in describing the Christmas moment full of meaning and universal values that can inspire us all. Poetry of Muslim children on Christmas is a work that radiates beauty and inspiration, inviting us to live in love and mutual respect.
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