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[thecwordcast]

'C is for Coronation'

Yesterday Generation X to Generation Alpha observed the first British coronation of our lifetimes.

Many of us have watched Queen Elizabeth the Second's coronation and have heard many accounts of coronations previous; from King George V and King George VI . Culturally, the coronation showcased the rich tapestry of UK arts and service; The Abbey service reminiscence of memorable education services; being able to hear any works of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is always a privilege. We all did of course pause and avoid discussion of the very large gap that was always filled with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth during ceremonies.

The royal.uk website states ' A coronation is a ceremony marking the formal investiture of a monarch with regal power'. Sky news noted an estimated 20 million people watched the coronation on tv*.

One point of interest was the Coronation timing during May. One would have thought the event would affect market price with the pound set to climb on the stock market. Of course, the markets were closed. We therefore note how the investiture of a monarch serves the economy and affects UK GDP. The ceremony itself was noted on the royal website as costing approximately £125 million pounds*. A coronation would bring in investment notably with tourism; which asks the question if the coronation were a summer date would weather and longer days possibly have bought more tourism along with increased spending of sterling currency and, possibly, virtual.

Investiture of a monarch with regal power should bring with it market value. We continue to observe the plan for future projections and timings of British business when investing in weekends such as this. The British landscape is in need of rapid advancement, progressive transformation. UK post covid events and entertainment is slowly filling with a hodgepodge of glamour, gaming and social media. With currency, cyber security and virtual theft overwhelming and continuing to grow, we are also in a time where AI is being pushed, and quite possibly a coronation can be considered a distraction for UK citizens from the real problems we all face. It would also pose questions for the institution and the monarchy alongside these AI systems. British citizens currently battle with the very real choices of a suitable governing representative from any of the political parties. Many remain unconvinced of the current candidates representing policies and values being questioned by all UK citizens ; cyber security, the right to privacy, a fair and just constabulary, online regulation, IP privacy, education bandwidth , literacy propaganda and above all; hope.

The coronation was a window into the British Empire in 2023 and the meticulous planning required for a monarch with regal power. The King is of age where the UK may forecast expenditure on another coronation in our generations lifetime. Another investment into the next quarter century and will continue to affect UK economy.

With so much change needed in every facet in the UK, will the monarchy institutions ceremony and trappings be able to convince its people that innovation and advancement in the UK is actually possible; In the two years since returning to the UK there is still much consideration for all problems regarding UK housing, education for children and future growth projections. Despite a celebration of the monarchy traditions, we continue battling a system trying to control progress and thus continue to further spiral into a flawed environment and economy. I continue to observe the UK's thoughts on regulation boards and readings on coronation organisers and institutions. Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy estimated The Crowns contribution of £1.77 billion pounds to the UK economy in 2017 through a combination of the Crown Estate revenues and indirect benefits for tourism, trade, media and the arts***. We look forward to learning how such profits will continue to support the British population. For start up biotech companies and SME's, there needs convincing that UK Institutions and investments in coronations would choose to treat British SMEs and entrepreneur's in the same way as investing in wildflower seeds; to be sown freely and trailing across the UK.

* Source: www.royal.uk

**Source: https://news.sky.com/story/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-kings-coronation-how-to-watch-timings-and-procession-route-12784163

***Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/2/how-much-does-the-british-royal-family-cost-its-complicated

[britcision]

I dunno how writing works for other people but for me it’s a lot like being suddenly and abruptly possessed

The Words Have Arrived and if I don’t transcriber them immediately they outtie, but once I’m typing they will pretty reliably come at the same pace

Sometimes I can turn the flow on by writing a me-sentence but I’m not getting much done til the words arrive

[hmklifegoeson]

Honesty

Opportunity does not present itself often to me...because I designed it that way...

Now given that I’m not accustomed to olive branches...I just wanted to be honest for myself and react without overthinking my feelings!

But somehow I’m back here, to the same place I’m always standing, wishing I wasn’t here again: Did I make the wrong choice?

Why is my view of the horizon unaffected?

Because I chose the road that loops back to myself for sanity? I can’t help doubting it though, because don’t I always make that choice?

I tried to tidy myself up today and put my thoughts in order. But I feel a familiar emptiness, because that light of hope I had; where I was wishing for something better, something bigger...something buildable on that horizon...it has only left it’s shadow behind now...It’s become negative space inside me like a black hole. I have to fight to control it. But I also know it’s mine (and nothing to do with anything you’ve done), so I can control it.

It’s sad. That hope was such a joyous light, it was all the love that belongs to me that didn’t deserve the cruelty; but I made it and then I snuffed it out! And that leaves me exposed to myself; aware of the shape of myself, all that I am made of and all that I am lacking. It makes me cringe with embarrassment.

However much I tell myself I’m ok, that I’m the same as I was: I am a little more lost, because I went searching someplace and found no answers. So, the not knowing was better!

Was it just pride? Ego? How does knowing I’m in someone’s thoughts make me feel? Does it makes a difference to me how I magically appeared there? Was I a name typed in the search the bar? Am I at your fingertips? Or just one of many...searches? Creeping around facebook out of lockdown-induced boredom?

I decided to probe around. If I tried to measure it, it would be a tentative step towards you at best, but an honest one nonetheless.

A step that goes ignored.

Does it mean anything to ignore it? Purposeful power play?

Just the fact that there are unanswered questions, becomes too much for me! I am old enough now to know this feeling: Dejection. Hopes, however tiny they may be; to readdress the past, to put words towards meaningful actions have not come to be!

What none of these people know is that there is no reason left to care. I can’t indulge in this dilemma too freely....I cannot allow myself to feel too low about myself at the moment. Nothing else can bring me into darkness now that there is something Vantablack and growing darker looming....It truly doesn’t matter about these trivial things in the scheme of things so vast and inescapable. And maybe that’s all it was promising to be for me (if only in my own head). Even this is just a way to distract from it! This problem is only allowed to be small, to be brave against it is the only option!

But was I braver in denial of an opportunity? Or braver still to be alone with everything? Or was it stupidity!? Foolishness??? I know I didn’t do it with protecting my pride or my heart in mind...so it was honest at least if not brave at all...

It was only honesty.

At least I’m not a red-faced liar or a purple-faced pretender?

Or I guess I’m not any face at all, in your book!

Ha!

[ninagichunji]

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[rhymeswithblunt]

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[curlygirl79]

The C Word - Mel Schilling

I am delighted to be sharing The C Word by @Mel_Schilling with you all today! #BookBlogger #BookReview #BlogTour #TheCWord #Confidence #MelSchilling @MurdochBooksUK @RandomTTours #RandomThingsTours

I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for The C Word (Confidence) by the wonderful Mel Schilling today. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part, and to Murdoch Books for providing me with a copy of the book. BLURB: If you think you weren’t born with confidence, it’s time for a reframe. Step beyond imposter syndrome, a crisis of self belief or a deficit…

[fannilovesfufu]

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[houseofneed]

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[thecwordcast]

The Armills - the “bracelets of sincerity and wisdom”

[jaegyeong-seo]

Through nutrition, exercise, stress management, and avoiding toxins. #thecword https://www.instagram.com/p/CFq-dxthDZ0/?igshid=1go9vn3r3et0r

[overthetopracks]

Anyone else feel like they’re scrubbing in for surgery? Hand cream recommendations? Asking for a friend. . . . . @overthetopracks @schwarzenegger #laughteristhebestmedicine (unless you need real medicine) #handwashing #thecword #positivevibes #kelownalocalbusiness #supportlocal #autorackskelowna #kelownastrong (at Over The Top Racks & Accessories) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Kr4-eBYsw/?igshid=bbmg2xx3e6ma

[wonkytonkmusic]

#streetart #thecword #iowa #survivor #cowgirl (at Historic East Village)

[rhymeswithblunt-blog-blog]

I heard the president thinks he can box. I’m here to let y’all know it’s fake news. @realdonaldtrump #FuckTrump #FakeNews #thecword #CaesarLikeTheSalad https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YqpswA1oS/?igshid=wu1gfw90p79l

[exterlin-blog]

Cuando la ficción se acerca demasiado a la realidad. #asusta #scary #mickynight #thecword

[claywhittington]

Does the madness end?! Is it already time to work on Christmas music?! • • • • #letmegohome #iwanttolive #donepracticingpiano #timetopracticeorgan #churchmusician #godhelpme #canicelebratethanksgivingfirst #christmas #theCword #choir #choirdirector #iwontcry #imfine #thisisfine (at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3s5rerlzAB/?igshid=l0a1juc0vjk9

[houseofneed]

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