#sonomed

[adapting-the-mystic-path]

One of the first forms of magic many of us ever encounters in life is music. While it is not what we traditionally think of when we hear the word magic - candles, cauldrons or witches on broomsticks - music is an undeniable force. It has the power of influencing emotions and states of mind, inspiring painters, poets, writers, musicians, actors, etc. People have been inspired by music to live authentically in fashion, gender identity, sexuality, nonconformity. It can transport us into different worlds where love is all we dream of or one where we mourn a loss so deeply only the music can express our pain. Particular tempos and rhythms have the ability of inducing mesmerizing trancelike states.

I have noticed the power of music in many different situations over the course my life. Cheerful Disney and animated films or cartoons’ melodies color happy carefree moments of the past while musical productions of shows like West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, and Wicked evoked emotions I had no words for or experience with and yet became part of my being. Funerals were marked by the solemn ceremony and the cathartic tears falling in a church as the gathering sang hymns I didn’t know yet tugged at my heart.

In recent years I’ve dabbled in a few different digital hobbies. One of the adventures I explored was DJing for a club in the virtual reality platform called SecondLife. I did not go so far as learning how to alter speed, pitch, or other fancy manipulations of music. But I did learn there is an art to the arrangement of song order. Much like a radio DJ, I would select tracks to play and specify the order in the software I used and occasionally did short voiceovers or commercial breaks to promote the club or the DJ playing after me. Some of my favorite sets - usually two hour sessions of music - were when nothing was fully prepared. I selected a few songs and either added or rearranged song order by feeling the vibe of my audience. This was a magic combination.

About a year later I started DJing at an occult/pagan/witchy hangout for full moon gatherings. This new path took me on quite a deep dive into music I had never explored before as i looked for songs to play that struck a particular chord. Popular choices were from SKALD, Heilung, and Kerli. Other modern style bands were included as long as there was an undercurrent of spiritual resonance, empowerment, or depth of emotion and feeling. In This Moment has a fantastic album which is heavily spiritually focused. Born This Way by Lady Gaga was also extremely appropriate as an empowering anthem to live authentically. Over time I grew my music collection and worked hard to hone my skills for smooth transitions. Often I would be playing songs that made guests remember another that they sometimes requested so I would move it into the queue. Building the energy together while dancing virtually and connecting through the rhythm of the drums or the vocals created such a high that is hard to replicate.

A morning ritual I began a couple years ago is creating a short playlist to listen to while I drink my morning coffee. Inspired by a friend who has a similar concept for a playlist, I have been particularly selective about which tracks are in the playlist. They must meet a few pieces of criteria but the most important is that listening to them raises my vibrations. My mental energy and confidence level should rise with each song in the list. “Good Morning” by Qveen Herby is the first track that includes a short breathing meditation which often helps me center and ground regardless of current events.

The point of this post? If you are looking to for a place to start your practice, dip your toes into the mystical realm, or simply ground, music is a wonderful place to begin. Experiment with different songs to reflect on the emotions they evoke. This exercise is extremely helpful for discovering the music you may wish to listen to while doing spellwork. Can you create the emotions you desire by being selective of what you are listening to? Give it a try.

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[heimeldat]

All My Eighth Doctor Fics

COMPLETE:

Biological and Technological Distinctiveness - Charley

Four Months Ago in Chiswick - Charley, Donna

Mushrooms and Starlight - Charley

Flying Lesson - Charley

Point Three Repeating - Charley, C’rizz

Earth Traditions - Charley, C’rizz

A Nest of Stars - Charley, C’rizz

What Never Was - Charley

Sonomancy - Helen, Liv

Beads - Helen, Liv

INCOMPLETE:

Timeless - Charley, C’rizz

The Land of Eternal Moonlight - Charley

Storm Summoning - Charley, Fantasy AU

The Worst War - Molly

Fifteen Senses - various companions

Gravity Sneezed - Charley

The Fish People - Charley

Spiral - Keltans

Shall We Dance - Lucie, Missy

[kyanako5972]

What would it be like if Amane was in your world of Philharmonia? :3

My world of Philharmonia, hm?

A world where sonomancy (sound-based magic) is not uncommon. I'm not sure whether it's 20% or 80%, but it's noticeable either way. There's also a relatively high mutation rate that can make sonomages out of nothing.

And either way, distinct communities of sonomages and asonics would crop up. (I just made the latter term up now. The others were made up last year, despite the concept dating back to the start of SWAP Ensemble)

So let's split this post into two. And maybe more.

Sonomage

If she's part of a sonomage community, she wouldn't have her powers yet. Those only come around at age 14. So she wouldn't be able to kill her mother by those means. And it'd be difficult for her to catch her mother off guard without those powers.

And even if she was 14, she would be far too inexperienced, and most of her environment would be magic-proofed.

Nope, nope, not thinking about that. Get my girl out of that house right now.

Asonic

Now this will depend if her community reveres or persecutes sonomages.

If they revere sonomages, then she'd be put on a pedestal with sky-high expectations if she ends up being one.

If they persecute sonomages... It'd be difficult for Amane to hide her powers early on, so-

Please get my girl out of there!

[electromancypodcast]

Episode 14 is now available! Brynn and Jenna try to navigate their relationship. while Devon and Ellie investigate their missing memories.

[runawaycarouselhorse]

Another rule of English-language haiku that Basho would probably find discomforting is the idea that haiku eschews metaphor and allegory. Haiku handbooks and magazines in English stress that haiku should be concrete, that it should be about the thing itself. The poet does not use one object or idea to describe another, using A to understand B, as in simile or metaphor; instead the poet concentrates on the object itself. Allegory, in which a set of signs or symbols draw a parallel between one world and the next, is equally shunned. All three of these techniques – metaphor, simile, and allegory – are generally considered to be taboo in English-language haiku, and beginners are taught not to use them. However, many of Basho’s haiku use metaphor and allegory, and in fact this is probably one of the most important aspects of his poetry. In Basho’s time, one of the most important functions of the hokku, or opening verse, which was customarily composed by the guest, was to greet the host of the session or party. The hokku had to include a seasonal word, to indicate the time, but it also had to compliment the host. This was often done allegorically or symbolically, by describing some aspect of nature, which implicitly resembled the host. A good example is: shiragiku no me ni tatete miru chiri mo nashi: gazing intently at the white chrysanthemums – not a speck of dust Here Basho is complementing the host (Sonome), represented by the white chrysanthemums, by stressing the flower’s and, by implication, Sonome’s purity.

[stonerzelda]

i need to sit down for a second sonom taking the opportunity to show you the cat that was in the room i just finished cleaning the pictures do not do them justce i was losing my fucking mind. I want to take them home with me SO bad they were so friendly and sweet and playful and Would Naught let me make the bed they just wanted 2 play 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭

I shed real tears i am in LOVE ;______;

[nox-lunarwing]

The main vampire clans In Nox's universe

Though there are many smaller clans in Nox’s universe there are a few Main one who are the largest and most influential clans who have the most sway in the vampire court. this is a brief summary of them and some info about them. Bloodfang Clan Current Clan leader: Vratziem Bloodfang Feeding method: drinks blood Magic affinities: Hemomancy, charms, mind control, Umbramancy. Abilities and traits: They have supernatural beauty, speed, and agility - can withstand sunlight though it stings to be in it. Blackwing clan Current Clan leader: Vanita Blackwing Feeding method: drinking blood and eating flesh Magic affinities: Necromancy, Umbramancy, Black ice magic Abilities and traits: weak to sunlight, undead, and are weak to symbols of faith (provided the wielder has faith in that symbol). Voidheart clan Current Clan leader: Unknown - uses aliases Feeding method: feeds off of hatred and malice Magic affinities:  Charming, Frenzy magic Abilities and traits: have supernatural charisma - can be in sunlight just fine and often takes political roles and leadership positions. Nightclaw clan Current Clan leader: Unknown - uses aliases and proxies Feeding method: feeds on life force through touch Magic affinities:  -Illusion, Charms, various forms of concealment magics, and subtle indirect jinxes Abilities and traits: have supernatural strength, speed, and agility - sunlight has no effect on them - prefers to fight through trickery and schemes wanting to never be tied to any deaths or crimes for it is all part of the "show" - are usually actors, artists, musicians, and often work as escorts and other such jobs where they can maximize loveless physical contact. - Is harmed by love as it burns them so they often avoid direct contact with ponies and because of this they have very few ponies in their numbers. Scarlethide clan Current Clan leader: Morgal Scarlethide feeding method: eats flesh magic affinities: Sonomancy, Necromancy, Flesh weaving abilities and traits: takes the faces of their victims adding them to their clan collective and can morph their flesh disguise into anycreature whom they have a face of in their collective - can gain victim's memories by consuming their flesh - underneath their flesh disguise they are hideous with pitch black saggy skin and milky white eyes I will post more general info in a later post.

[suscettibile]

ma vedi che non rispondi, ma sei un bel tipo eh :)

non fai prima a dire che non vuoi rispondere almeno uno lo sa, invece di dire ci sono non ci sonom so e non som e poi cmq non rispondi, rispondi che non sai come rispondere ma non rispondi al resto boh gli ask arrivano nei msg non devi fare nulla.... boh bah bhi ho chiesto: metti solo tatuaggi? non parli più di te su T?

non ti arrabbiare se non mi dai il tempo di rispondere, ieri ero a un evento e prima ancora a lavoro e non ho guardato le notifiche, tutto qui 😂

[global-research-report]

Ophthalmology PACS Market Dynamics: Challenges, Opportunities, and Growth Projections

The global ophthalmology PACS market size is expected to reach USD 248.6 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Moreover, rising prevalence of eye diseases, such as cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, is expected to fuel demand for ophthalmology PACS in near future. The Department of Ophthalmology of National University of Singapore conducted a study in collaboration with National University Health System, Singapore and South Central Asia. According to this study, the number of glaucoma cases diagnosed in 2013 was 17.06 million, which is anticipated to reach around 32.9 million by 2040.

Product development, geographical expansion and M&A are some sustainability strategies adopted by major companies in this market. For instance, in August 2017, Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., acquired Veracity Innovations, LLC, a U.S.-based medical software company that delivers cloud-based platforms to maximize clinical performance and work efficiency. These platforms help ophthalmologists in delivering personalized technology-enabled care to their patients. The acquisition is intended to expand the former company’s eye care-based digital solutions portfolio. The company is also focusing on expanding the business in Asia Pacific owing to larger patient pool in this region.

Ophthalmology PACS Market Report Highlights

Increasing cases of ophthalmic diseases, lack of skilled ophthalmologists, and growing usage of teleophthalmology solutions in developed countries are the factors driving the market

Cloud-based PACS is anticipated to register lucrative growth during the forecast period owing to features, such as interoperability and mutual performance, privacy and security, reduced errors, and improved quality

North America held the major share of the market in 2022 due to increased ophthalmic disease burden and healthcare expenditure by public and private firms in this region

Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during forecast period due to rising prevalence of glaucoma coupled with high demand for an effective diagnostic solution

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG; Topcon Corp.; Merge Healthcare, Inc. are the major companies in the global ophthalmology PACS market

Most of these companies are focusing on technological advancements, M&A, and R&D as part of their business expansion strategies

Ophthalmology PACS Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global ophthalmology PACS market based on type, mode of action, end-use, and region:

Ophthalmology PACS Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Standalone PACS

Integrated PACS

Ophthalmology PACS Mode of Action Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

On-premises System

Cloud-based System

Ophthalmology PACS End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Hospital

Specialty Clinics

Others

Ophthalmology PACS Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

UK

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Denmark

Sweden

Norway

Asia Pacific

Japan

China

India

Australia

Thailand

South Korea

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Middle East and Africa

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Kuwait

List of Key Players in Ophthalmology PACS Market

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Topcon Corporation

Heidelberg Engineering GmbH

Sonomed Escalon

Visbion

EyePACS, LLC

VersaSuite

Merge Healthcare Inc (IBM Watson Health)

ScImage, Inc.

Order a free sample PDF of the Ophthalmology PACS Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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[blackwinged-soul]

Had a small crisis spiral today brought on by a combination of perpetual exhaustion and spiritual confusion, but sonomancy and a revelation pulled me through it.

Still exhausted, though...

I frantically scribbled some notes at work and then again on the bus, copying them here for posterity and for fear I'll lose the paper/file they're in.

(No discussion of deat|h, but cw for heavily considering my afterlife.)

Written at work:

Contemplating what I want in my afterlife, when this life is over. If I had the opportunity to join A\zar, be with the A\zaratheans, exist apart from all the chaos and strife, to spend eternity somewhere else entirely... Would I take it? Would I stop the cycle of lives for that?

It's... tempting. It sounds nice.

It's a war between peace and compassion for me. If I exit the cycle forever, I won't be able to touch others' lives anymore.

But do I want to make a bodhisattva of myself? Do I want to sacrifice my own eternal contentment to help others find peace instead? Do I want to put myself through that? Do I want to start over and over again?

Do I want to lose A\zarath?

This human life hasn't been 32 years long and I'm already so exhausted...

What I WANT is peace. What I WANT is rest. But it's so hard to believe I can find that here. My body and mind are both pitfalls, traps closed around me. There's no respite in them-- from them. I'm always fighting SOMETHING.

Even my power has only ever been a burden, a struggle, a flaw.

I'm so helpless to turn it towards others, to take their hand, to lead them somewhere better, more at peace. I try and I try, I study, I pursue, I fight for it, but I'm stuck where I am.

What good is there in being here with all this power and compassion and understanding if I'm still so useless at putting to to good use? Using it for GOOD?

What do I have to learn still? Where else do I have to go? What will another life in another world give me that I don't already have?

What if I've finally earned some PEACE?

(Not that A\zar has ever, EVER said I have to earn it. It's there if you know where to find it. But what if I could dwell in that peaceful quiet solitary core of stability and strength forever?)

--

I nearly broke down crying in the struggle and frustration of trying to come to terms with that debate. My eyes did tear up. I was so frustrated I turned a 12 minute walk to the bus stop into a 6-minute sprint. (Though part of that was because writing ^that^ down made me later than I'd like to be...)

Anyways, when I finally left the office, I put on my Liked Songs playlist on shuffle. And I asked for help. Clarity, direction, help me figure out what I'm supposed to DO with this!

Every single song resonated to the point where I nearly cried again and got lost in thought, very deeply.

The Catalyst. (Am I the deathless and the incorruptible, the incarnation of faith? Is your lost independence a consequence of vanity? The architect of your fate!)

The Essence of Silence. (Something is wrong, my strength is gone. Thoughts are corrupting my mind...I believe that my mind misleads me...Retrieve your balance, use your senses to observe: the essence of silence! Search for your essence, find the silence within you...)

Solitaire. (Come hell or high water, come be the guide... The beacon fire, the endless strain. The diamond in the chain... Crash and burn, at every turn, hopelessly losing perception of time. A friendly card, a strange regard, searching for reason and seeking for rhyme...)

F-F-F-Falling. (I know myself, I can handle the game... I can't give it up, the night is calling me like a drum. I keep on f-f-falling... Falling! I need a flame, I need a spark, don't be afraid to open my heart. I need a game, I need a shock, don't be afraid, my heart is unlocked...)

And then, surprise surprise, it was an Ev/anescence song that made me hit that breakthrough. Never Go Back.

I wrote:

I won't find peace if I go back to the way things were. I would never find peace if I didn't push through, keep going forward, take the opportunity.

I won't find peace if I do nothing. I've never found peace in complacency.

I will find such greater peace on the other end of the struggle.

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Maybe that's vital context: The reason I'm craving Azarath so much is just, the peace. The quietude. The inner stability. The external smoothness. The gentleness against my spirit.

I'm so sick of everything being a struggle. To wake up every morning, to go to work for the vast majority of my life, to endure pain there that even now stings in my fingers just trying to arrange my thoughts into something coherent. (But gods, I found out today, typing hurts so much less than writing on paper.)

The stupidest things at home breed needless negativity. I'm fighting every single night to block it out and let it go, but they're making it impossible. Casting the Seal is the closest I've come to finding any rest in my own fucking room lately.

I just want to feel like I don't have to fight for every breath anymore.

But that's the thing. I can't stop fighting or everything stops. I'm too stubborn to stop fighting, anyways.

It's exhausting... but I have to hope, desperately hope, that I'll come out the other side in one piece.

I hate it with everything I am right now... but at least there's some peace in resignation, too.

I can't do anything to change it right now. I can't stop up a fountain of negativity if they don't want to stop it themself. I need the financial help to not spiral into debt because somebody doesn't know how to handle their entirely-internal nonsense and wants to make it my problem.

But am I any better if I complain about it without doing something about it?

(Ah, but that's the problem! There is NOTHING I can do about it with someone who won't even take charge of their own internal thought life!)

I think that's what's the most frustrating right now. I'm trying to hard to change things, and it's not. Working.

I'm TRYING to go to physical therapy for my constant hand pain, but we keep having Reasons to Suck my PTO Dry, and I can't afford to take 8 days off without pay.

I'm TRYING to recover from Six Socializing Events this month, but I can't force my body to sleep for more than 9 hours.

I'm TRYING to remember to do what I need to do to expand my skillset, but I'm so tired I can hardly stay awake at my desk at 3pm lately. How can I have a conversation when I don't even have the energy to hold my eyes open?

I'm trying to recover my own inner peace, but it's so often swept away by sounds and sensations that aren't even mine.

How the fuck are they draining my shields within a week? Hopefully the seal keeps it up longer, but that remains to be seen.

Ultimately I know I need to find peace amidst it all or I'll be lost in it, too.

But damn the empathy and damn the compassion, I keep wanting to reach out. Except it's toxic as hell every time I do.

I have to endure it, but the more tired you are, the more Enduring It wears on you.

And I am threadbare at this point.

So that's where all this soul-deep longing for A Little Fucking PEACE is coming from, I think.

[heimeldat]

Would you like some Sonomancer Helen?

[kyanako5972]

NaNoWriMo Day 26

Running word count: 11,088

I updated AO3 with all my previously in-progress vignettes and then some. "Bar". "I thought Everyone Could Do That". "Blind Style". "In Silence". "Fantastic Musical Listening".

I added the breakfast part from "Blind Style" to "Echolocation" for consistency.

And two new chapters:

"Arena" - (372 words) Combat magic, but in an arcade virtual reality. Based on the fight Cyrissa and Connie have at the end of SWAP Ensemble Day 21, but this story has a decisive winner. I plan to add more parts to "Arena", including a rematch.

"Disk" - (318 words) A boy who can't use sonomancy on his own uses one of his mother's stored disks to get the electricity running again. (It's not Weave. Long story.)

[felikatze]

sonome.... darenome.................

[artteacherandy]

The other Gordon Mortensen