#story of struggle and success

[bacchuschucklefuck]

doing chibi is a good design exercise bc it forces u to think on shapes n essential details, essentially thumbnailing ur designs. its also a terrible design exercise bc it ends up looking cute no matter what

[myegoicmind]

FINALLY got my Mum to finish Good Omens!!

Results:

In the last 15, Crowley said “good luck” and started to walk towards the door. Mum said,

“Hang on, they’re not going to leave it sad like this are they?” with panic in her voice.

I just said “keep watching”.

She continued in silence, and I could feel her holding her breath, until the moment Aziraphale walked into the lift. That’s when she grunted from frustration and began rocking around in her seat, blood pressure in her face was beetroot.

Her eyes started to well up as Crowley looked at Nina and Maggie from the Bentley, and she had tears by the credits. She was soooo sad and pissed off, and said,

“It’s EXACTLY like how I feel when I watch gone with the wind - I just want to SHAKE them both and tell them to wake up! When’s the next season coming out?!”

“They start filming start of next year”

“OHHHH SHIT! So I’ve got to wait AGES before this gets fixed!”

“Welcome to the fandom Mum. How do you think we’ve been feeling since AUGUST? This is why I’ve been HOUNDING you to watch it, so I can talk to you about it.”

“You tricked me! You said today was going to be a real happy day!”

That’s when I cracked up laughing. I had called this Omens Day because I was excited to watch it with her, but to be fair, I also cooked a massive brunch for her, then after the end I showed her my fav fanvids, bts vids, interviews, music, bloopers, I gave her my Gomens fic to read as well…then we watched S1 of Staged. She can’t wait to watch the rest 😇

SUCCESS!

[cent-scratchnsniff]

its scuffed as all hell but i NEEDED to have them hug

[yourneighborlyweirdo]

What Does Shifting Feel Like?

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Introduction:

Hello Shifters! I got a question for all of you…

So, even though I’ve manifested countless things in this reality, and I have shifted many times before (on accident and without knowing) I’ve never shifted when I’ve tried to on purpose. And even though I know I will soon because this is what happened last night…

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Shifting Story time/Background Information:

So, recently I’ve decided instead of working against my brain I will work with it, because most of the time I struggle with methods because I hate having a set in stone thing I have to do in order to shift. So I’ve mostly been going with the flow every time I attempt to shift and it’s been working great! But here’s the thing…

Every time I’m close to shifting, I know I’m about to shift because I feel like my head is moving very fast back and forth even though my head isn’t moving, and I get this feeling very often. And sometimes it’s my whole body. (I didn’t script this to happen but every time it does happen I just take it as a sign I’m close.)

So last night, I layed on my stomach (it’s very comfortable for me) and I meditated and after a couple minutes of meditating, I thought,

“I want to go to my DR.”

And I got that very intense feeling immediately after, so much so I stopped breathing. (It feels like my head is being moved very fast back and forth even though my head isn’t moving, and at times it’s this feeling but for my whole body as I mentioned before.) And every time I get this feeling it’s so intense I stop breathing for a couple seconds, and by the time I breath again, the feeling is gone, and I haven’t shifted.

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The Question:

So, shifters, here’s my questions for you…

Is this feeling I get me shifting? When you shift, does it feel like this or anything similar? Do you feel anything at all when you shift? Is this just a “shifting symptom” I get and is just my body falling asleep, and has nothing to do with me shifting?

I really need some feedback on this, because on all social media platforms no one really talks about what the shift feels like, if there is one at all. If you’re reading this and have shifted, please let me know!

Thanks for reading, and have a good day!

Sincerely,

Your Neighborly Weirdo

[druidonity2]

You stumble across a sha with a unique appearance. It looks like it's struggling to keep it's original form. What do you do?

[raebigc0ck]

the pain of moving forward or the comfort of staying where you are?

it's a little contradictory, knowing that i believe in the law of assumption, knowing that i can manifest moving forward without feeling the pain, knowing that people have done so and i can just affirm and let go of this thought. but still, i feel some pain. perhaps the pain is just anxiousness of the unknown, but the quote above provides me solace. if i affirm against it, the pain i felt would be for nothing, my feelings would be worthless and my consciousness would mock me for ignoring my grief.

maybe it's just how we've been programmed since we were children, that success comes only with sacrifice. but i have sacrificed. i have sacrificed so much yet success was not on my doorstep. i could affirm against it, be delusional, tell myself that success is right there, exactly as i wanted it to be. but it was hard. i found even more pain doing so, not letting go off my grief. i was depressed and senseless couldn't see any meaning in this world. but words as "maybe god took you to a different path because it is the best for you" gives meaning to my struggles. but im stubborn, i dont want it the other way. it's the victim complex deeply embedded into our minds which makes us feel like we're worth something if we feel pain for greater good. perhaps it's the chemical reaction in our brain which ignites it, but it is what makes me feel heard. philosophy and literature being embroidered into my skin, grief and sacrifices has made me feel worthwhile. which shouldn't be the case. i could cry about my sufferings all day or i could be a big girl and do something to make my life better. i could forever be in a victim complex or i could let go of these instances and affirm as if i never felt those. i dont know which one is right. i dont know which one will work the best for me. i couldn't have possibly found the law of assumption just so i could ignore it and continue living a sacrificial life, right?

help me understand, for so this reality is beyond my logical comprehension.

[hplonesomeart]

More animation frame screenshots whoop whoop! I swear it’s almost comedic how he’s managed to hijack my YouTube channel and gain me a baffling amount of new subscribers from OUT OF NOWHERE WHA- someone needs to stop him before this happens again I’m scared /j. It’s been fun watching the numbers increase in real time if not a tad overwhelming, but thankfully it mostly makes me feel appreciative more than anything else. Hopefully it’s made people laugh or helped inspired others <3

I would have talked myself out of sharing it otherwise…so glad I made the right decision with posting there. Took a leap of faith and now I feel validated for doing so. I just hope that I’m doing the characters justice even if adding my own unique spin on it. Plus gotta take a step back and remind myself that viewership isn’t what makes the world go round. Wouldn’t want the numbers getting to my head this early on and intervening with my creative visions jksjskp! I get easily influenced sometimes so finding a healthy balance for it is key :))

In meantime enjoy the facial doodles I love drawing expressions hehe

[theyluvlyss]

i’m a shifter too🤞🏾 i’ve shifted before haven’t shifted in a while though, but i’m gonna shift soon, hopefully you will soon, too. my shifts were most successful when i didn’t overthink it but everyone is different (you don’t have to reply)

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you're so lucky that you've shifted already dude, it's been 4-5 years and I'm still trudging along😭.

tbh, it's not that I overthink it or anything, but I've also tried every method in the book (including the "not method" one's that are just like "be lazy roll over and shift" ykwim?). and ik you don't need a method to shift, but I'm a very structured person so methods really do guide me, in a sense, so I try to stick to them (sleeping methods especially) so idk.

but hopefully, I'll figure it out soon, idk, I'm just really looking forward to getting to my DRs😭✨️🙏🏽.

[sambeawesome]

I've always had it be an unspoken goal to consistently be at 100$ for "Last 30 Days" reports, and while that hasn't happened (though I've hit 100$ a few times now), it's been a while since I've gotten over the threshold again. So I just wanna say--thank you! 🥰

Even all the likes, retweets, and comments really help boost my posts & let them be seen by more people--and worth of mouth is huge!

While I won't be making a living off my art resources any time soon, the extra bits of income are still greatly appreciated! Thank you so much <3

I've had a LOT of people think I make a full time living from my art, so part of me sharing this is also some transparency. I consider it a 'good month' when I reach $100.

Hopefully this helps shed some light that follower count or other public stats aren't everything.

I'm not sharing this to complain or anything. I just can't tell y'all the number of times I've had people tell me it's amazing I can do this for a living, just based off the stats they see, when the back-end tells a completely different story. Lots of other artists are the same!

[iamthepulta]

The gem show is dangerous to me for reasons other than minerals.

[idol-emu-otori-official-archived]

╰┈➤ SHUFFLE AU

DESTINATION POINT (DP)

the Leo/need adjacent unit, composed of Ichika Hoshino, Airi Momoi, Ena Shinonome, and Minori Hanasato. ☆ a girl who's lost her friendships, and three others searching for their worth.

about the group's name: ♡ originally, i had "from here to there" in mind, but someone from the Discord gave me the name "destination point" and i thought it was much better, so i went with that. ♪

about the SEKAI: ♡ the Train SEKAI. no one knows when it left, or where it's going - just that it never stops. it's the perfect place for those who feel like they're lagging behind. just close your eyes and let yourself be carried away, right? but maybe there's something you can do… starts with a Miku and a Rin. the former's hardworking and talented, but the latter struggles - Rin is somewhat influenced by Ena's (and, to a lesser extent, Airi's) jealousy towards others.

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Ichika hasn't managed to rekindle her friendship with her friends, and she's not doing particularly well. At one point, she meets Airi - who just quit being an idol. The two start talking and become friends, at which point they end up forming a band together. Airi wants to try finding a place where she could finally be taken seriously.

Ena's invited by Airi, and Minori - who had failed auditions recently - ends up inspired by Ichika's kindness, Airi's drive and Ena's determination, which is how she joins. (Haruka completely gave up on being an idol; something Minori is saddened by.)

In my mind, Ichika plays the guitar; Airi, the drums; Minori, the keyboard and Ena, the bass.

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IDEAL HEAVEN! (IH)

the MORE MORE JUMP! adjacent unit, composed of Mafuyu Asahina, Emu Otori, Mizuki Akiyama and Shizuku Hinomori. ☆ an up-and-coming idol group that combines cuteness and sophistication.

about the SEKAI: ♡ quite similar to the Empty SEKAI, but with some idol influences - a broken stage with no one in sight. there's no bright lights, no colorful props. nothing. that SEKAI both comforts and pains Mafuyu. home to a lone Miku. sweet, hopeful, but genuinely crushed by the pressure she's feeling.

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Mafuyu's mother wants a perfect child. idols are very frequently represented as being perfect - so, she decides that her daughter should become one, too. Mafuyu's not keen on the idea, but that's her mother; she's obedient, so she goes along with it.

Shizuku still quit Cheerful * Days, but instead of stopping altogether she ends up with Mafuyu. Emu wants to make people smile, but no one ever came; Wonderlands × Showtime was never a thing. so she decides to become an idol instead, even if it means she'll never bring back the Wonder Stage to its former state.

Mizuki's half-dragged into IDEAL HEAVEN! by Emu, who saw them looking with interest at idol merch. after bringing them to meet Mafuyu and Shizuku, Mizuki ends up accepting - the idea of wearing cute clothes and being called cute doesn't seem too terrible.

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READY MADE SUCCESS (RMS)

the Vivid BAD SQUAD adjacent unit, composed of Haruka Kiritani, An Shiraishi, Shiho Hinomori and Akito Shinonome. ☆ two street musicians chasing after their dream, and the two girls they brought with them.

about the SEKAI: ♡ the Street SEKAI. weirdly, it seems Haruka's idol background has somewhat influenced its appearance. its inhabitants are Miku, Meiko and Len. this Miku is levelheaded, but it seems like there's something holding her back from going all-in...

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after quitting being an idol, Haruka is invited by An to join her.

An's never met Kohane, and she never found a partner. Haruka is hesitant for a moment before deciding to give it a shot, though she keeps struggling with singing. Shiho tries getting more experience, meets Akito. no one really knows how these two ended together, but they both have a similar drive and take music very seriously.

eventually, they all start working together. Haruka deals with her guilt and, while she doubts she'll become an idol again, she's mostly made peace with what happened.

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STARLIGHT ☆ EVERMORE (S ☆ E)

the Wonderlands × Showtime adjacent unit, composed of Tsukasa Tenma, Saki Tenma, Kanade Yoisaki and Toya Aoyagi. ☆ a strange troupe of people who aim to help others through their performances.

about the SEKAI: ♡ still very much Tsukasa's, so it's the Wonderland SEKAI. [kanade goes there for the first time and dies. alas, they're still a shut-in and this place is simply too colorful for her poor eyes.] starts with a Miku and a Kaito, though this version of the former uses far less onomatopoeias.

Tsukasa figures he needs to show the world how much of a star he is himself, and he drags his siblings into it (with varying degrees of willingness).

a part of Saki still wishes she could be in a band with her friends; she's only somewhat managed to repair her friendship with Ichika. but she's still happy to do something fun and lighthearted after all her struggles. Toya's very excited to do something with Tsukasa and his siblings. he also gets to stick it to his dad, which, honestly - is a bonus.

out of the three, Kanade is obviously the most hesitant about the whole thing. but she sees Tsukasa's drive to make others happy, something she shares with him, so she ends up agreeing. Kanade is… slightly healthier physically on account of the stubborn people looking after her, as well as all the exercise she does she does as part of Starlight ☆ Evermore. mentally? eh… we'll get there. i need her traumatized to be interesting. <3

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LONELY SYNDROME (LS)

the 25-ji, Nightcord de. adjacent unit, composed of Nene Kusanagi, Rui Kamishiro, Honami Mochizuki and Kohane Azusawa. ☆ hidden behind avatars, these citizens of the web tell stories online.

about the SEKAI: ♡ the arcade SEKAI. this Miku is shy and withdrawn, though she one day hopes she'll be able to break out of her shell, just like Nene. alongside her is Luka - she has a bit of a teasing attitude and a catlike personality, but she always does her best to boost Nene's confidence.

about the group's name: ♡ syndrome refers to a group of symptoms - i paired it with the word lonely because i felt like it represented the atmosphere of an arcade. you're connected with people who share your interests, but at the same time, you're sort of separate from them. surrounded by people, but utterly alone…

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Nene's social anxiety hasn't gotten better over the years. since she never joins Wonderlands × Showtime, she doesn't learn how to fight her stage fright.

but, she finds an alternate solution; using an avatar online. it's less stress-inducing, and it lets her pursue acting, in a way - it's not what Nene wants, but it's close enough. she figures she could be satisfied with that. Rui ends up figuring out what she's doing, and asks if he can help. Nene doesn't really have any reason to say no, so they start working together.

as for Honami and Kohane, they ended up on Nene's channel by pure accident. but her performances quickly became a comfort to them, since they were struggling at the time (the former because she no longer had her friends, the latter because of her lack of confidence).

unfortunately, ignoring your problems only goes so far, and eventually, her feelings give birth to the arcade SEKAI.

[quenthel]

what did you think of bg3 romances?

I liked them... i only did shadowheart (leave shar version), lae'zel and gale and all three of these fulfilled my criterium of exploring the character's story deeper (leave shar sh's is mostly abt having fun and then helping her to pick up the pieces of herself she lost or never discovered after living in a cult, lae'zel's entire facade of a good and powerful gith warrior starts to crack as soon as she realizes what she truly feels, and gale's is very fitting and explores his own feelings abt himself and about his relationship to his own arrogance and thirst for power) they were all compelling to me in various degrees

bg3 romances also dont commit the sin (which many other games do) where they dont rly give your character handles to roleplay... many times your character in these can feel stiff and very passive and like they dont want to be there and it sucks every time... bg3 also gives you multiple different ways your character can be present too which is very neat....

having said all that i kind of dislike how much ppl focus on these romances but also ik most ppl palyed tav and not dark urge and bg3's story without that storyline is a bit too... bare... and ig ts an unfocused game that only rly gains that clarity thru dark urge so it makes sense ppl would latch into the more fleshed out romance storylines instead

[kazz-brekker]

currently writing a book that has existed in my head in various forms for roughly ten years and i just realized that despite the fact that in it there is a highly plot-relevant succession struggle between a pair of rival twins i have apparently. never established which of the twins is older.

[dailydivination365]

Transition is difficult. Especially transitions you don't want to make or are afraid to make. Regardless, life doesn't always give you the luxury to choose. Or, maybe you've been looking to make a change, but you're afraid to leap.

Fortunately, some are prepared and willing to help you. A woman or maternal figure, perhaps. Maybe even the feminine within yourself prompts you to take a chance. They do this because they know there is success for you down the line.

But with growth and success come rivalry and conflict. It's natural for others, even yourself, to get jealous of people's success. To see someone better than you can sometimes light a fire, wanted or unwanted, to get better.

It's unfortunate because the people in conflict can be a great team that does amazing things if they are willing to talk it out.

This prompts an idea. A project that may fix the issues in front of you. It's a creative project or a project of passion. Something you've always wanted to do. Something that'll be useful to people.

But such a project means change, and change is scary. It's a recurrence of your fear of change. Again, it's inevitable.

You can run and try to forget it, but the heartbreak comes. However, you're experienced enough to realize that heartbreak isn't the end but paving the way for a new beginning. It teaches you great lessons.

It teaches you that emotions and gut feelings aren't the only path to success. Sometimes, a sharp intellect is more powerful.

So, when facing a difficult choice, with both sides being equally bad, you're not afraid to simply walk.

In this case, you need to cut back on the many things you do in your life. You need to juggle less and focus on a path more. That's the logical approach. Unfortunately, it means giving up on something you love or that you're at least comfortable with.

Before you are many potential dreams. Each of them will lead you somewhere. Some will be glorious, and some will be dead ends. Some may even lead to horrible regret and despair. But you can't guess which will lead where.

To avoid this, you need to plan. Plan a charted course to your success and really think about what you want to do in life—not just what drives you emotionally but what is logically appropriate.

When you take this approach, you'll find abundance and success. The best part is you'll have enough to share with those around you without worry.

CARD INFO:

6 of swords (reversed)

Queen of wands

5 of wands

3 of pentacles (reversed)

Ace of wands

Death (reversed)

3 of swords (reversed)

King of swords

2 of swords (reversed)

2 of pentacles (reversed)

7 of cups

2 of wands (reversed)

King of pentacles

[prosebushpatch]

fully aware that a night of sleep might be enough for me to realize it's garbage and still majorly lacking BUT I JUST WROTE A QUERY DRAFT FOR MY MERMAID STORY AND I THINK IM FINALLY ONTO SOMETHING. IT ONLY TOOK, WHAT, 5 YEARS TO FIGURE OUT QUERIES?!?!?!