#thr judgment day

[annxlynch]

And losing the tag team titles🙃

[ripleylove]

I need just you and nobody else.

requested by @stellakiddsblog saying: Rhea x reader Reader is autistic and gets overstimulated at and has an episode during Rheas match backstage and the workers are franticly trying to calm her down and it makes it worse till Damien grabs Rhea

pairing: Rhea Ripley x autistic fem reader.

warnings: Rhea uses very soft tones with reader,for someone could be triggering so I put a warning :)

genre:angst + fluff

summary: while going to the bathroom during raw,a lot of interviewers started to bother you,and you get really upset and overstimulated,but Rhea is always here for you.

A/N: a big thank you to @bibibi-tchx for all the support cause I would've fucking fell asleep. (And thanks for the help and the support clovey clove muah xx)

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This was the first Raw you went to,you always watched it on tv but this time you were really here. Your girlfriend Rhea insisted that you should have watched her match,and you gave in.

It was really crowded and very noisy, and Rhea noticed that,so she softly put her hands on your ears,while you hugged her tightly,feeling secure from all the dangers of the world.

The Raw episode was going to start in two hours,and you already felt excited for your girlfriend, because you knew she was going to win.

She took your hand in hers,and she brought you to thr locker room he shared with The Judgment Day.

While she was doing her makeup,with her signature black lipstick and the words "dirty dom" on her cheek,you couldn't help but think what would happen while Rhea wasn't with you,scared that something bad would happen.

Your girlfriend noticed that you spaced out,and she asked you: "Baby,what's in your cute little head,mhm?". She comes closer to you,her eyeliner long forgotten,and strokes softly and sweetly your now red cheek.

"It's jus' that I'm bit worried,what if somethin' happens?" You said with a worried voice, and Rhea's eyes soften.

"Baby it's okay,nothing will happen if you're in our locker room. You have Damian,Finn and Dom to protect you. You're safe sweetness. And if something happens to you,I'll make sure to kick their asses!" She said while still stroking your cheeks,and you let out a giggle after the last sentence. You were sure now: nothing is going to happen,you're safe with your and Rhea's friends.

The laughs of the both of you were interrupted by the noise of the locker room's door open. Damian,Finn and Dominik waved at you,and Rhea told them to keep an eye on you while she's out on the ring (and she might or might not have threatened them,saying that if something happened to you she'd kill them with her own hands,but nobody knows.)

She finished doing her makeup,and she started putting her gear on. Her hair were done by an hairstylist, slicked back with little braids on the side.

Before leaving to go to the ring,she kissed you sweetly, as if that was a good luck kiss that would help her succeed.

You were in the locker room watching Rhea fight Becky Lynch when you suddenly felt the need to go to the bathroom.

"Damian,is it okay if I go to the bathroom? I'll come back as soon as possible." You asked Damian,who was scrolling on his phone. "Sure Y/N,but don't get lost,okay?" You nodded as a response,and you went out of the locker room.

You saw a few interviewers coming to you,asking if you were Rhea Ripley's girlfriend and if you were with her only for money.

"Listen- I- I-" You tried to speak,but the words got caught up in your throat,trying desperately to escape but with no use. Your breath was starting to become unsteady and your hands were heavily shaking.

Soon enough a crowd started to form around you,making you panic even more.

Damian noticed that you were out of sight since 20 minutes,and he decided to look for you. He saw a lot of people in one single place,and he wondered what was happening.

He pushed aside all of the people that were blocking his vision,and saw your crying and shaking form.

"Go away! Leave her alone!" He shouted,and your hands quickly covered your ears. "Hey,hey,hey. You're okay now. Can you stand up?" His voice was unsure,but he was trying his best to comfort you.

You couldn't talk,and you just wanted Rhea to hold you and to reassure you.

"You don't wanna talk? It's totally okay. Should I call Rhea?" He asked,and you nodded. You were still crying and trembling from the fear and the anxiety,but you would do anything to have Rhea next to you.

Damian called Dominik to tell him that he had to get Rhea and bring her backstage because you needed her,and he quickly did what he was requested to.

Just as Dominik was going to get her,she hit a finisher on Becky Lynch and she won the match.

Dominik ran down the ramp towards Rhea and he told her why they needed her,and saying that she ran backstage was an understatement.

"Where is she?!" Rhea asked Dominik,and he pointed the direction where you and Damian were with his finger.

Your girlfriend quickly found you on the floor,with your knees in front of your chest,and your head buried in your arms.

"Oh,sweetie." She got on her knees next to you,and she pulled you in a comforting embrace,that you were waiting for a lot of time.

"Rhea I-I am so sorry f-for interrupting y-your match" You tried to say through your sobs and your sniffles and her heart broke at the sight. "Baby,it's okay,it's not your fault. They didn't have to overstimulate you like that and they could have minded their own business. And I won by the way,so you didn't interrupt anything." She smiled sweetly to you,while picking you up,and you clinged to her like a koala.

You went in her locker room,and,from her bag,she picked a little blanket she kept just in case. She laid you on the big couch that was in the corner of the room,and pulled the little blanket over you.

"Baby,rest for a bit. I know you're tired with all of that crying,and I'll stay right here close to you until you fall asleep. Okay,sweetheart?" You nodded,and closed your eyes and you were quickly knocked out in at least 5 minutes.

Rhea gave you a kiss on the cheek,and stood up to go out of the room,where The Judgment Day was.

Her eyes darkened,looking at the three men.

"So,what did I tell you before? That if something would have happened to her,I would have killed each one of you with my own hands,right?" She chucked while cracking her knuckles.

"Oh shit"

"We're fucked"

taglist: @stellakiddsblog @bibibi-tchx

[hiswordsarekisses]

Sarah Edwards had an extremely special experience with the Lord. Like Julian of Norwich, the Lord exploded her being with His love. It all began with a renewed sense of the assurance of her salvation, after a divine revelation of Roman 8:34.

The day was January 20, 1742.

The Spirit of God began extraordinarily to set in. Revival grew, and souls did as it were come by floods to Christ”

That is how Jonathan Edwards described the remarkable progress of the gospel in Northampton in 1734, one local manifestation of what would come to be known as the First Great Awakening.

As her husband was to describe it, God had filled Sarah with “joy unspeakable and full of glory” (I Peter 1:8).

To me it seems that they each were being prepared deep in their souls for the series of bereavements they would endure from the late 1740s on. The stretching of Sarah Edwards is a beautiful testimony that seems other-worldly in detail, but I wanted to share the parts that to me seemed to reveal God’s way with bringing us to the place of trust and rest in His perfect will. Truly removing all fear and anxiety by perfecting His love in us. Just as He said.

Her experience reminds me so much of the Lord’s “showings” to Julian of Norwich.

God “stretched” her soul and then filled it with His own glorious fullness.

Although the first part of Sarah’s life appeared outwardly peaceful, her inner life was sometimes troubled.

Later in life, however, she endured a series of crises, through which she remained serene. The most significant turning point came in 1742, when she was given a fresh appreciation of “the breadth and length and height and depth” of Christ’s love (Ephesians 3:18).

From a young age, Sarah enjoyed an awareness of the beauty and glory of God. Famously, when she was just 13, Jonathan (aged 20) wrote a delightful eulogy to her piety and lovely character.

(Christian artist Sherri Youngward put the poem he had written about his wife to song - I will include it in the post. I have posted it SO many times!)

By 16, Sarah was powerfully aware of her own sin, and trusted God for mercy.

She valued “nearness to Christ as the creature’s greatest happiness,” and she could say, “My soul thirsted for him, so that death meant nothing to me, that I might be with him; for he was altogether lovely.”

Seventeen-year-old Sarah married Jonathan in 1727 and moved to Northampton. Jonathan was assisting his grandfather until he died two years later, and Jonathan succeeded him as sole minister.

A baby girl was born to Sarah and Jonathan in 1728, the first of eleven children. Visitors to their home testified to the warmth and love of their family life. Meanwhile, Sarah continued to know God’s smile. By 1735, she had gone through labor four times (then immensely risky), but she wrote,

During a time of great affliction, I could often say: “Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none on earth that I desire beside thee. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God.”

Up to the age of 31, Sarah’s life was reasonably smooth. She did experience mood swings and depression, no doubt associated in part with the rigors of childbearing. She depended a lot on the approval of her husband. She was sometimes overprotective of his reputation, and feared the bad opinion of the townspeople.

At times she was beset with anxiety. Even still, she continued to know and rejoice in God. With the psalmist, she desired ever closer fellowship with God (Psalm 27:4), and longed for greater holiness (Psalm 139:23–24).

Jonathan had begun his ministry at a time when most people in Northampton attended church, but many were nominal Christians. Most of the youth were unconverted, with low moral standards.

The sudden death of one young man in 1734, however, shook the community. At the funeral, Jonathan preached on Psalm 90:5–6, challenging all to prepare for death and judgment. Small prayer groups sprang up. By early 1735, many were convicted of sin, repented, and found assurance of forgiveness.

Throughout the next year, revival continued in Northampton and in many other communities in New England, as well as in Britain and beyond.

At such times of revival, God draws near in a special and widespread way: unbelievers are convicted and converted, and believers are given a deeper awareness of spiritual reality.

Sarah was so overwhelmed with assurance of the love of God that some wondered whether she would survive until her husband’s return.

In those days, Sarah had felt crushed by awareness of her own indwelling sin, but then overjoyed by the glory of salvation.

Her delight in God was so overpowering it was as if she were already experiencing the joy of heaven.

I never before, for so long a time together, enjoyed so much of the light, and rest and sweetness of heaven in my soul. . . . I continued in a constant, clear, and lively sense of the heavenly sweetness of Christ’s love, of his nearness to me, and of my dearness to him.

Along with that personal sense of God’s love, she felt intense love and compassion for others.

She no longer feared the ill-will of the town or the disapproval of her husband.

Nor did she care whether it was her husband or another preacher who was more effective in ministry.

The priority was that God should be glorified. If that involved suffering, so be it. His glory was all in all.

She said that she seemed to be lifted above earth and hell, out of the reach of everything here below, so that she could look on all the rage and enmity of men or devils with a kind of holy indifference and an undisturbed tranquillity. At the same time feeling compassion and love for all mankind, and a deep abasement of soul, under a sense of her own unworthiness.

She also felt more perfectly weaned from all things here below than ever before. The whole world, with all its enjoyments and all its troubles seemed to be nothing: — My God was my all, my only portion.

She envisaged the worst scenarios that could possibly befall - but God loved her, so Sarah could trust him. Whatever happened, her response would be “Your will be done” and “Amen, Lord Jesus!”

The reality of Sarah’s “resignation of all to God” would soon be tested as she faced a series of crises: war, poverty, rejection, and multiple bereavements.

War resulted in economic hardship. Parishioners struggled to feed themselves, and the Edwardses’ salary often went unpaid. Sarah had to submit detailed household budgets to the church and engage in every conceivable economy.

A controversial case of church discipline also caused friction. Factions in the church, including some of Jonathan’s own relatives, turned against their pastor. The church eventually dismissed Jonathan in June 1750, leaving the family without financial support.

Yet Jonathan and Sarah remained free of bitterness, shut up to the opinion of all but God.

Later on, a relative admitted that he had spread numerous untrue slanders about them, but they never demanded public vindication.

She described entirely swallowed up in God, as her only portion, and His honor and glory was the object of her supreme desire and delight.

At the same time, feeling an even greater love to the children of God than ever before. She seemed to love them as her own soul; and when she saw them, her heart went out towards them with an inexpressible endearedness and sweetness.

She was able to view them by faith in their risen and glorified state, with spiritual bodies re-fashioned after the image of Christ’s glorious body and arrayed in the beauty of heaven.

Then came sorrow.

Jerusha Edwards, Jonathan’s and Sarah’s second-oldest daughter, died in 1748 at the age of 17. She had offered to care for a visiting missionary, David Brainerd, as he died of tuberculosis, but she too succumbed to the disease. Exceptionally godly, Jerusha had been regarded as the “flower of the family.” But her parents submitted to God’s sovereignty, knowing their daughter was with her Lord.

In 1752, 20-year-old Esther married Aaron Burr, the 36-year-old president of New Jersey College at Princeton.

They soon had two children — the youngest, Aaron Jr., would famously kill Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804, while U.S. Vice President — but Aaron Sr. died at just 41 years old in 1757. Jonathan then was invited to

take his place as President of the New Jersey College. He moved down to Princeton ahead of the family.

Soon after taking up the post, in March 1758, Jonathan died after a smallpox vaccination.

While dying, he sent word to Sarah, thanking God for the “uncommon union” that they had enjoyed, and looking to the eternity that lay before them in Christ.

When Sarah received the terrible news of his untimely death, she responded with towering faith:

The Lord has done it: He has made me adore his goodness that we had him [Jonathan] so long. But my God lives and he has my heart.

She soon received further terrible news. Esther had died a few days after her father.

Sarah immediately left her own children and traveled down to Princeton to collect her two orphaned grandchildren.

On the way home, she herself fell critically ill and died on October 2, 1758, at age 48.

Throughout this tragic series of events, and in her final hours, Sarah still could testify,

Neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38–39)

From an early age, Sarah Edwards had delighted in God. That delight was intensified during revival, it endured through suffering, and she died knowing that death would be her entry to unbroken delight in him.

Her delight in God gave her a passion that he be glorified. She knew that God is worthy of the praise of every person on earth (Psalm 148), and she could not bear to think of him not receiving his due:

I felt such a disposition to rejoice in God, that I wished to have the world join me in praising him. I was ready to wonder how the world of mankind could lie and sleep when there was such a God to praise!

Sarah longed for revival, not only in her own life, in her own family, or in Northampton, but throughout the earth.

The Edwardses’ ambitions and prayers went far beyond personal, family, or parochial concerns — they were certain of the ultimate and cosmic triumph of Christ. And so, Jonathan urged all believers to unite in prayer for global evangelization and revival.

As we love God more, and enjoy his love, we too long for him to be honored by all, and for his glory to fill the earth.

We too are to pray and work for revival — in our own experience, our family, our church, our nation, and the world:

Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen! (Psalm 72:19)

(These are mostly actual excerpts along with my own thoughts compiled from several articles written about Sarah Edwards (1710–1758)

Wife of Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) by Sam Storms, Sarah James and R.Scott Clark. I wanted to share what stood out most to me about her life)

[smilesession]

I took a massive psilocybin dose the other day and saw Son of the White Mare at my theater that was playing for two nights only, the last in our 3 weekend run of “visionary animation”, now we’re back to the neverending slop treadmill approach to programming. i want psilocybin to cure me of my contemptuous and judgmental side, but it just turned it into fear. people were laughing through thr whole movie. people were laughing all the way through Belladonna of Sadness the week before if you can believe it. If there’s sexual imagery in a movie, even if it’s violent or sacred in nature, people just bust up laughing. <- indescribably mortally terrifying to me at the time

[thorne-rosenthal]

Pitch for a Hades style game

where you play as a demon/angel who's been tasked with quelling what is effectively a prison riot in hell. You fight through some of thr worst humanity had to offer. You find out that the final boss is trying to start judgment day early.

You could get buffs from the archangels, hell's princes, very rare encounter with Jesus. Seriously, Christian mythology would be a goldmine for this format. You even have artifacts and relics from christian history to add.

Not to mention the enormous cast of potential side characters.

[jechristine]

Here is the thing we need to realize online perceptions are not real world ones. Our problem is we are chronically online and things like variety THR and deadline seem very important We also put too much value on them for example the reviews have been mostly positive but the one that generates so much discussion and attention is the negative ones. In the real world hardly any one knows about them. Audiences watch what they like and at the end of the day studios are interested in the question is it profitable or not. They don’t look at what did Clive from variety think. So Tom will be just fine. There can be 100 lists they leave him out of but again the numbers speak for themselves. I do think there is some bias towards certain actors not because of agendas but also because of relationships. Like anything else you have to be with the in crowd and you are pre - desposed to get favourable headlines. There are some article's that are pure PR pieces designed to prop up certain actors that’s usually the work of publicists. If Tom doesn’t play that game then he knows the consequences of that are and likely has accepted it. We have to accept that majority of his projects will be slammed by those publications it’s on us to decide if we like them or not.

Clive from Variety😭🤣

Yes reviews obviously don’t mean much to Tom Holland or his career would have probably proceeded differently. He does what he wants. We should all be so lucky to have that opportunity.

I have tended to agree with the critical consensus on his projects so I’m missing the bias that everyone keeps talking about. But sure. Everything is political, and there is probably more to reviews than then simply the expression of pure, unadulterated judgment.

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 8.29

Holidays

According To Hoyle Day

Arbor Day (Argentina)

Bill & Frank Day

Black Book Clubs Day

Celestial Marriage Day (a.k.a. Polygamy; Mormons)

Clean Your Keyboard Day

Day of Loose Talk

Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine (Ukraine)

Fennel Day (French Republic)

Flag Day (Spain)

Galatea Asteroid Day

Gamer’s Day (Mexico, Spain)

Happy Housewives Holiday

Head Day (Iceland)

Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Day (New Orleans)

Individual Rights Day

International Day Against Nuclear Tests (UN)

Judgment Day (in the film “The Terminator”)

Marine Corps Reserve Day

Michael Jackson Day

Miners’ Day (Ukraine)

Municipal Police Day (Poland)

National Caretaker Appreciation Day (Canada)

National College Colors Day

National Day of Lesbian Visibility (Brazil)

National Monterey County Fair Day

National Police’s Day (Poland)

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day

National Sport Sampling Day

National Sports Day (India)

Nut Spas (Russia)

Potteries Bottle Oven Day (UK)

Targeted Individual Day

Telugu Language Day (India)

World Day of Video Games

Zipper Clasp Locker Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chop Suey Day

Gnocchi Day (Argentina)

International Peppercorn Day

Lemon Juice Day

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

National Swiss Winegrowers Day

Independence & Related Days

Hjalvik (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Mivland (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Popular Consultation Anniversary Day (East Timor)

Slovak National Uprising Anniversary Day (Slovakia)

Veyshnoria (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

First Day of Thoth (Ancient Egypt)

5th & Last Thursday in August

Cabernet Day [Thursday before Labor Day]

Daffodil Day (Australia) [Last Thursday]

National Banana Pudding Day [Last Thursday]

National Cabernet Sauvignon Day [Last Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thoughtful Thursday [Thursday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 29 (4th Full Week of August)

National Sweet Corn Week (thru 9.2)

Festivals Beginning August 29, 2024

The Blue Hill Fair (Blue Hill, Maine) [thru 9.2]

Chicago Jazz Festival (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 9.1]

Dragon Con (Atlanta, Georgia) [thru 9.2]

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (Lake Buena Vista, Florida) [thru 11.23]

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (Gatineau, Canada) [thru 9.2]

Hopkinton State Fair (Contoocook, New Hampshire) [thru 9.2]

Kamiah BBQ Days (Kamiah, Idaho) [thru 8.31]

Key West BrewFest (Key West, Florida) [thru 9.2]

Lindisfarne Festival (Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom) [thru 9.1]

Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival (Morgan City, Louisiana) [thru 9.2]

National Championship Chuckwagon Races (Clinton, Arkansas) [thru 9.1]

Peach Days (Hurricane City, Utah) [thru 8.31]

Rocklahoma (Pryor, Oklahoma) [thru 9.1]

Taste to Remember (Dublin, Ohio)

Volksfeest and Bloemencorso Winterswijk (Winterswijk, Netherlands) [thr 9.1]

Feast Days

Adelphus of Metz (Christian; Saint)

Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Christian)

Blobfish Day (Pastafarian)

Day of Loose Talk (Shamanism)

Dr. Lily Rosenbloom (Muppetism)

Eadwold of Cerne (Christian; Saint)

Euphrasia Eluvathingal (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church)

Feast of Agios Ioannis (Halki, Hittitie God of Grain)

First Day of Thoth (Egyptian New Year)

Gahan Wilson Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Gelede (Mask-Wearing Ritual; Yoruba People of Nigeria)

The Great Visitation to Guaire (Celtic Book of Days)

Hajime Isayama (Artology)

Hathor’s Day (Pagan)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (Artology)

John Bunyan (Episcopal Church)

John Leech (Artology)

Maurice Maeterlinck (Writerism)

Medericus (a.k.a. St. Merry; Christian; Saint)

Midnight Muffins Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Nativity of Hathor (Egyptian Goddess of Joy & Drunkenness)

Oliver Wendell Holmes (Writerism)

Papin (Positivist; Saint)

Pardon of the Sea (Festival to Ahes, Pagan Goddess of the Sea; Brittany; Everyday Wicca)

René Depestre (Writerism)

Sabina (Christian; Martyr)

Sebbi (a.k.a. Sebba), King of Essex (Christian; Saint)

Sorel Etrog (Artology)

Thiruvonam (Rice Harvest Festival, Day 2; Kerala, India)

Thom Gunn (Writerism)

Vitalis, Sator and Repositus (Christian; Saints)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 241 [53 of 72]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [38 of 60]

Urda (The Oldest Fate)

Premieres

At Your Service Madame (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Balls of Fury (Film; 2007)

Butcher's Crossing, by John Williams (Novel; 1960)

Cat-Tails for Two (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

A Date for Dinner (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1947)

Definitely Maybe, by Oasis (Album; 1994)

The Early Bird Dood It! (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1942)

4’33”, by John Cage (Modernist Composition; 1952)

The Fugitive final episode (Most Watched TV Show; 1967)

The Full Monty (Film; 1987)

Here Today, Gone Tamale (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

Independent Women, by Destiny’s Child (Song; 2000)

It’s A Pity To Say Goodnight, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald (Song; 1946)

Kid Galahad (Elvis Presley Film; 1962)

Mary Poppins (Film; 1964)

Movie Mad (Ub Iwerks MGM Cartoon; 1931)

Move It, by Cliff Richard and the Drifters (Song; 1958)

One of Our States Is Missing (Super Chicken Cartoon; 1967) [#2]

Popalong Popeye (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1952)

Pretty Woman, by Roy Orbison (Song; 1964)

Ridiculousness (TV Series; 2011)

Runaway, by Janet Jackson (Song; 1995)

Saint Errant, by Leslie Charteris (Short Stories 1948) [Saint #29]

Shanghai Surprise (Film; 1986)

Signing Off, by UB40 (Album; 1980)

The Skeleton Dance (Ub Iwerks Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1929) [1st SS]

Twinkletoes in Hat Stuff (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1941)

Today’s Name Days

Beatrix, Johannes, Sabine (Austria)

Anastas, Anastasi, Anastasiya (Bulgaria)

Bazila, Ivan, Sabina, Sebo, Verona (Croatia)

Evelína (Czech Republic)

Johannes (Denmark)

Õnne, Õnnela (Estonia)

Iina, Iines, Inari, Inna (Finland)

Médéric, Sabine (France)

Beatrice, Johannes, Sabine (Germany)

Arkadios (Greece)

Beatrix, Erna (Hungary)

Battista, Giovanni, Sabina (Italy)

Aiga, Aigars, Armīns, Vismants (Latvia)

Barvydas, Beatričė, Gaudvydė, Sabina (Lithuania)

Jo, Johan, Jone (Norway)

Flora, Jan, Racibor, Sabina (Poland)

Nikola (Slovakia)

Juan (Spain)

Hampus, Hans (Sweden)

Candace, Candice, Poppy, Sabina, Sabra, Sabrina (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 242 of 2024; 124 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 35 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 26 (Yi-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 25 Av 5784

Islamic: 23 Safar 1446

J Cal: 2 Gold; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 16 August 2024

Moon: 18%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 18 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Black]

Runic Half Month: Rad (Motion) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 71 of 94)

Week: 4th Full Week of August

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 8 of 32)

[ninjasmart]

Hi Ninja, I didn’t send you any into from years! Can you check when HG will meet/ connect again with FG?

Olivia might be engaged for him now , but FG will reappear sooner or later in his life. So I am curious to understand when will that be ?

I love timing questions, although you can't easily get me to look into them.

But here it is: 5 of pentacles as what is hidden says about - each of them minding their own life get stuck in the snow, the storm, the tsunami. A perfect example of being stuck with other people in the same place but being on your own journey is the sub that is stuck at the bottom of the ocean. Of them is thinking how there's no higher up to complain to who to solve their problem, one is thinking that they are at least with family, one is contemplating all the things they will never get a chance to do. See - all of them are stuck but each has their own journey.

Thr 5 of pentacles has interesting usually it is a period of time between the Saturnalia and the birth of the new sun or - from mid December to 21st, 25th of December.

As a clarifier I got thr chariot reversed - broken plane, broken car, broken railway. It could be something very prosaic - a volcano erupts and all flights are cancelled. Or, like it was in the early months of Covid - you are on vacation and suddenly you cannot leave for God knows how long. I'm getting - flights are grounded.

Now, as timing - the worst timing possible. See, when two people meet, in general, both of them want to remember the day as: I looked good, I presented myself well and I was liled.

Well, this will be the opposite. Not looking good or presentable or your best self, total hot mess, yet - The Tower and tbe Sun say what will be important in that moment: child, male child, and the falling down walls of false assumptions and pre-judgments.

Did that make sense?

[abuganaf8]

Oh Allah, please forgive me for all of the bad that I ve done, and I continue to do. You are so Merciful and kind, please forgive me, and help me stay away from all that s wrong. It s so hard for me, and I m so weak but You are the Strong. Please increase me in sincerity.

Oh Allah, I beg You, please guide my parents and my sister toward You. Do not let them die without realizing who their Lord is. Let them see the truth and help them resist the pressure of friends who try to turn them away from You.

Oh Allah, help Muslims be just towards others, even when their rights are violated. Please help us follow the example of the blessed Prophet, who was just, merciful, and forgiving even to his enemies.

Oh Allah, please open the hearts of our neighbors towards us and vice-versa. Please cure us of suspicion and ill-will. Replace these with understanding, respect, and tolerance.

Oh Allah, make every single aspect of my life be for You and in service of Your Creation. Please remove all false intentions that I have.

Oh Allah, save humanity from being its own enemy. Protect Your creation from oppression. Save the people of Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq, Kashimir, Palestine and other parts of the world from internal and external oppressors and give them justice. Protect us all from violence, fear and danger, You are our Protector.

Ya Allah, let me love You as You deserved to be loved, and let me fear You as You deserve to be feared, and let me leave this world serving Your creation for Your sake.

Oh Allah, increase me in knowledge, but let this knowledge be with sincerity, not seeking fame, glory, status, or material wealth. Let this knowledge serve Your cause in a way that You accept, and let it benefit humanity.

Oh Allah, please guide my children and all children. They are surrounded by so much temptation and Haram (forbidden things). Protect them my Lord from all of the evil influences that are around them. Give them friends who will strengthen their faith and help them stay on the Straight Path.

Oh Allah, guide me to seek my knowledge of You and this blessed Deen (religion) from those who are sincere, who possess the correct Islamic knowledge, who are moderate and gentle, who are not harsh or impatient with me, and who understand where I m coming from, my situation as a Muslim in this country, living in this world today.

Oh Allah, please help me stay away from Haram in achieving the best of this world.Oh Allah, don t let me ever turn away from You, no matter how many trials and difficulties You test me with. Let these difficulties serve to make me a stronger Muslim and more sincere to You.

Oh Allah, bless our scholars and leaders who are striving to establish Islam in this world on the balanced path of Your beloved Prophet.Oh Allah, bless all of those who have taught me about You and Islam, who taught me the importance of being patient with little kids, taught me the importance of speaking the Truth, no matter how much others dislike it.

Oh Allah, give me the ability to forgive all those who have hurt me in word and deed, Oh Allah, join our hearts.Oh Allah, please get me out of this horrible debt that is burdening me. Please give me means that are Halal (Islamically permissible) to get out of this as soon as possible, so that I can face You on the Day of Judgment free of all debts.

Oh Allah, open a way for my son to marry as soon as possible. Let him marry a sister who is sincere and devoted to You and who is compatible with him.

Oh Allah, open a way for my daughter to marry as soon as possible. Let her marry a brother who is sincere and devoted to You and who is compatible with her

.Oh Allah, please grant good health to us Oh Allah, help the orphans and the poor wherever they are. Give me the means and ability to do whatever I can for them.

Oh Allah, cleanse my heart of the sicknesses of arrogance and pride and let me die as one of the sincere, humble Muslims.Oh Allah, all of my brothers and sisters who are suffering for Your sake through torture, violence, in jails, etc., around the world please forgive their sins, grant them Paradise, and free them urgently from oppression.

Oh Allah, I have been so impatient and angry in my behavior, please give me patience and help me control my anger for Your sake.Oh Allah, open a way for me to make Hajj as soon as possible, so that I can fulfill my obligation to You.

Oh Allah, lift the veils from the eyes of those who have been deceived into seeing Islam as something bad because of ignorance and media stereotypes.Oh Allah, bring all humans closer to You and to each other. Please do not make us Muslims a test for them with our misrepresentation of Islam because of our bad behavior.

Oh Allah, help me stop my bad habits of eating and talking too much.Oh Allah, please help me give up smoking this year. It s so hard to quit after all of these years, but only You can make it easy.Oh Allah, free from prison all of those who have been wrongly accused of crimes. Clear their names, restore their honor, and compensate them for their suffering in this life and the Next.

Oh Allah, cure me of my pain and sickness. Grant me good health and a long life so that I can serve You and serve humanity in the best way.

Oh Allah, substitute what I lost with my job with one that is better very soon. Please do the same for every single person around the world who is also unemployed.

Oh Allah, protect us from ever being wrongfully accused of wrongdoing based on fabricated or false evidence.

Oh Allah, strengthen our Muslim institutions that are seeking to build and help our community, like our Masjids, schools, and non-profit organizations. Help them run with efficiency and transparency, and protect them from false accusations of wrongdoing.Oh Allah, help the millions of people in Pakistan who are suffering from disease, starvation, and homelessness because of floods. Please substitute what they have lost with what is better and guide me and my family to help them in every way we can.

Oh Allah, bless me in my Iman and wealth. Ya Kareem (the Generous One), make me very generous towards others.Oh Allah, help me speak the truth in all situations so that I can attain closeness to You and Your Paradise.

Oh Allah, help me keep up the good habits I picked up in Ramadan once the blessed month ends.Oh Allah, bless humanity with a cure for cancer, which has caused the deaths of millions, including that of my relatives.

Oh Allah, bless me with a new house so that my family can live in a good neighborhood and in a more comfortable space.

Oh Allah, cure humanity of the ugliness of racism and prejudice. Please especially cure the Muslims of this and help us follow Islam’s rules of treating all equally, regardless of race or color.Oh Allah, cure us of cowardice and help us stand up for what’s right, no matter who is being wronged.

Oh Allah, let the Cubs win the World Series. Nothing is impossible for You.

AMEEN YA RABB UL ALAMEEN

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Karla Sofía Gascón Appears at the Oscars 2025 After Controversy, but Avoids Red Carpet

Karla Sofía Gascón Appears at the Oscars 2025, even though she bypassed the red carpet, Karla Sofía Gascón, the controversial actress nominated for best performance for her role in 'Emilia Pérez,' was present at the Oscars on Sunday night, marking the conclusion of a tumultuous awards season. Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar nominated star of Emilia Pérez who found herself at the heart of this season's most significant Oscar controversy, made a comeback on Sunday at the Academy Awards marking one of her initial public appearances after weeks away.

Credit : https://shorturl.at/QczyK In the days preceding the ceremony, it remained uncertain whether the Spanish thespian, who made history as the first openly trans artist ever nominated for an Academy Award for acting, would show up at the Oscars 2025 after a social media uproar erupted following the discovery of various old racist and Islamophobic remarks unearthed from her X account through a viral post by writer-podcaster Sarah Hagi. However,Gascón, who portrays a transgender Mexican drug lord in the film, oscillated between expressing remorse and standing her ground in various other statements and an interview. “I have faced judgment, condemnation, sacrifice, crucifixion, and stones thrown at me without a trial and with no opportunity to defend myself,” Karla Sofía Gascón stated in one such interview, as translated from Spanish by CNN. Gascón first expressed regret for the messages she had crafted in Spanish. "As an individual from a disadvantaged community, I understand this anguish intimately and I sincerely apologize to those whom I have hurt," Gascón stated in her initial public acknowledgment. "Throughout my life, I have striven for a more just world. I trust that illumination will ultimately prevail over obscurity." https://twitter.com/THR/status/1896347379072156079?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetembedtwterm1896347379072156079twgr10898ebd551c73f2d921ff55685f01fb5bdc0817twcons1_&ref_url=httpswww.vanityfair.comhollywoodstorykarla-sofia-gascon-attends-oscars-2025 Karla Sofía Gascón seemed to bypass the red carpet and the media that gathered there making her entrance inside the auditorium just as the ceremony was about to kick off. She donned a long, black, intricately beaded dress and styled her hair in a side swept fashion, taking a seat in front of her Emilia Pérez co-star Selena Gomez. She made her debut during Conan O’Brien’s stand-up routine, following a jest from the comedian regarding the likely frequency of expletives her team may have used throughout this awards season. He then addressed Karla Sofía Gascón directly as the camera focused on her in the audience, stating, 'If you're going to tweet about the Oscars, just remember, my name is Jimmy Kimmel.' Karla Sofía Gascón faced immediate backlash after several tweets from 2020 and 2021 gained traction following her Oscar nomination. These included derogatory remarks about Muslims, discussions on diversity at the Oscars, and commentary on the death of George Floyd. She swiftly issued an apology, stating, 'I want to recognize the dialogue surrounding my past social media posts that have inflicted harm. As a member of a marginalized community, I am all too familiar with this pain and I sincerely apologize to those I have hurt. Throughout my life, I have advocated for a better world. I believe that light will inevitably overcome darkness.'

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https://youtu.be/GrzGBwinMJE?si=mFi6K5922GiSsI6L Prior to the controversy, Emilia Pérez had been celebrated with acclaim from critics. Its cast, featuring Gascón, took home the acting award at the Cannes Film Festival; the film itself secured the Golden Globe for the finest musical or comedy. In additionGascón’s recognition, Emilia Pérez amassed 12 other Academy Award nominations, which included best picture, best international feature, and two song nominations.  Despite the film garnering the highest number of nominations of any film this year, its aspirations for best picture were crushed following the controversy. Nevertheless, one nominee from the film has braved the upheaval: Zoe Saldaña clinched the supporting-actress accolade. Following the outbreak of controversy, others connected with the film began to voice their opinions. Saldaña mentioned at a panel in London that she was "still absorbing" everything, but she clarified that she does not endorse the views expressed in Gascón’s prior posts: "I have zero tolerance for any harmful language directed towards individuals from any community," she stated. Her costar Selena Gomez also chimed in when questioned about the uproar, declaring, "Some of the enchantment has faded, yet I choose to carry on feeling pride in my work, and I'm just thankful. I live life without regrets."  Meanwhile, director Jacques Audiard disclosed that he has distanced himself from Gascón. "I haven’t communicated with her, and I don’t wish to," he expressed in an interview with Deadline. "She is on a self-sabotaging path that I can’t intervene in, and I truly don’t grasp why she persists." After her costars and director commented, Gascón, who had deactivated her X account, declared on Instagram that she would refrain from posting or conducting any further interviews, expressing her hope that "my silence will enable the film to be valued for what it is, a stunning tribute to love and diversity."  She followed through with this, keeping a low profile until just two days before the Oscars when she made a brief appearance at the César Awards in Paris but steered clear of interviews there. Her presence at the Oscars ultimately concludes what has been one of the most tumultuous journeys for any nominee. However, despite attending the ceremony, Gascón might not have appreciated the jokes host Conan O’Brien made at her expense during his opening monologue.  "Anora drops the Fword 479 times. That’s three more than the record held by Karla Sofía Gascón’s publicist," O’Brien quipped, adding one last jab: "Karla, if you plan to tweet about the Oscars, remember: My name is Jimmy Kimmel." This year, along with our Oscarweek events, Vanity Fair is backing the efforts of two local organizations supporting Angelenos: the Motion Picture & Television Fund and Baby2Baby. We encourage donations to these or other charities assisting families and the community.

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"Emilia Pérez" garnered 13 Academy Award nominations, including nods for best picture and best director. Karla Sofía Gascón’s recognition was significant as she became the first openly trans woman to receive a best actress nomination. Karla Sofía Gascón made her initial post-controversy red carpet appearance at the César Awards in Paris on Friday evening. Zoe Saldaña, Gascón’s co-star in "Emilia Pérez," swiftly condemned the resurfaced tweets. "I am still processing all that has unfolded in the past few days, and I feel sorrowful," she expressed. "It’s disheartening because I do not endorse , and I have zero tolerance for any harmful discourse directed at any group. I can only affirm the experiences I had with each person involved in this film, and my interactions with them revolved around inclusivity, partnership, and equity across racial, cultural, and gender lines. And it truly saddens me. It pains me that we are confronting this setback at this time."

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Holidays 8.29

Holidays

According To Hoyle Day

Arbor Day (Argentina)

Bill & Frank Day

Black Book Clubs Day

Celestial Marriage Day (a.k.a. Polygamy; Mormons)

Clean Your Keyboard Day

Day of Loose Talk

Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine (Ukraine)

Fennel Day (French Republic)

Flag Day (Spain)

Galatea Asteroid Day

Gamer’s Day (Mexico, Spain)

Happy Housewives Holiday

Head Day (Iceland)

Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Day (New Orleans)

Individual Rights Day

International Day Against Nuclear Tests (UN)

Judgment Day (in the film “The Terminator”)

Marine Corps Reserve Day

Michael Jackson Day

Miners’ Day (Ukraine)

Municipal Police Day (Poland)

National Caretaker Appreciation Day (Canada)

National College Colors Day

National Day of Lesbian Visibility (Brazil)

National Monterey County Fair Day

National Police’s Day (Poland)

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day

National Sport Sampling Day

National Sports Day (India)

Nut Spas (Russia)

Potteries Bottle Oven Day (UK)

Targeted Individual Day

Telugu Language Day (India)

World Day of Video Games

Zipper Clasp Locker Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chop Suey Day

Gnocchi Day (Argentina)

International Peppercorn Day

Lemon Juice Day

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

National Swiss Winegrowers Day

Independence & Related Days

Hjalvik (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Mivland (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Popular Consultation Anniversary Day (East Timor)

Slovak National Uprising Anniversary Day (Slovakia)

Veyshnoria (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

First Day of Thoth (Ancient Egypt)

5th & Last Thursday in August

Cabernet Day [Thursday before Labor Day]

Daffodil Day (Australia) [Last Thursday]

National Banana Pudding Day [Last Thursday]

National Cabernet Sauvignon Day [Last Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thoughtful Thursday [Thursday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 29 (4th Full Week of August)

National Sweet Corn Week (thru 9.2)

Festivals Beginning August 29, 2024

The Blue Hill Fair (Blue Hill, Maine) [thru 9.2]

Chicago Jazz Festival (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 9.1]

Dragon Con (Atlanta, Georgia) [thru 9.2]

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (Lake Buena Vista, Florida) [thru 11.23]

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (Gatineau, Canada) [thru 9.2]

Hopkinton State Fair (Contoocook, New Hampshire) [thru 9.2]

Kamiah BBQ Days (Kamiah, Idaho) [thru 8.31]

Key West BrewFest (Key West, Florida) [thru 9.2]

Lindisfarne Festival (Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom) [thru 9.1]

Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival (Morgan City, Louisiana) [thru 9.2]

National Championship Chuckwagon Races (Clinton, Arkansas) [thru 9.1]

Peach Days (Hurricane City, Utah) [thru 8.31]

Rocklahoma (Pryor, Oklahoma) [thru 9.1]

Taste to Remember (Dublin, Ohio)

Volksfeest and Bloemencorso Winterswijk (Winterswijk, Netherlands) [thr 9.1]

Feast Days

Adelphus of Metz (Christian; Saint)

Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Christian)

Blobfish Day (Pastafarian)

Day of Loose Talk (Shamanism)

Dr. Lily Rosenbloom (Muppetism)

Eadwold of Cerne (Christian; Saint)

Euphrasia Eluvathingal (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church)

Feast of Agios Ioannis (Halki, Hittitie God of Grain)

First Day of Thoth (Egyptian New Year)

Gahan Wilson Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Gelede (Mask-Wearing Ritual; Yoruba People of Nigeria)

The Great Visitation to Guaire (Celtic Book of Days)

Hajime Isayama (Artology)

Hathor’s Day (Pagan)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (Artology)

John Bunyan (Episcopal Church)

John Leech (Artology)

Maurice Maeterlinck (Writerism)

Medericus (a.k.a. St. Merry; Christian; Saint)

Midnight Muffins Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Nativity of Hathor (Egyptian Goddess of Joy & Drunkenness)

Oliver Wendell Holmes (Writerism)

Papin (Positivist; Saint)

Pardon of the Sea (Festival to Ahes, Pagan Goddess of the Sea; Brittany; Everyday Wicca)

René Depestre (Writerism)

Sabina (Christian; Martyr)

Sebbi (a.k.a. Sebba), King of Essex (Christian; Saint)

Sorel Etrog (Artology)

Thiruvonam (Rice Harvest Festival, Day 2; Kerala, India)

Thom Gunn (Writerism)

Vitalis, Sator and Repositus (Christian; Saints)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 241 [53 of 72]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [38 of 60]

Urda (The Oldest Fate)

Premieres

At Your Service Madame (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Balls of Fury (Film; 2007)

Butcher's Crossing, by John Williams (Novel; 1960)

Cat-Tails for Two (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

A Date for Dinner (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1947)

Definitely Maybe, by Oasis (Album; 1994)

The Early Bird Dood It! (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1942)

4’33”, by John Cage (Modernist Composition; 1952)

The Fugitive final episode (Most Watched TV Show; 1967)

The Full Monty (Film; 1987)

Here Today, Gone Tamale (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

Independent Women, by Destiny’s Child (Song; 2000)

It’s A Pity To Say Goodnight, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald (Song; 1946)

Kid Galahad (Elvis Presley Film; 1962)

Mary Poppins (Film; 1964)

Movie Mad (Ub Iwerks MGM Cartoon; 1931)

Move It, by Cliff Richard and the Drifters (Song; 1958)

One of Our States Is Missing (Super Chicken Cartoon; 1967) [#2]

Popalong Popeye (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1952)

Pretty Woman, by Roy Orbison (Song; 1964)

Ridiculousness (TV Series; 2011)

Runaway, by Janet Jackson (Song; 1995)

Saint Errant, by Leslie Charteris (Short Stories 1948) [Saint #29]

Shanghai Surprise (Film; 1986)

Signing Off, by UB40 (Album; 1980)

The Skeleton Dance (Ub Iwerks Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1929) [1st SS]

Twinkletoes in Hat Stuff (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1941)

Today’s Name Days

Beatrix, Johannes, Sabine (Austria)

Anastas, Anastasi, Anastasiya (Bulgaria)

Bazila, Ivan, Sabina, Sebo, Verona (Croatia)

Evelína (Czech Republic)

Johannes (Denmark)

Õnne, Õnnela (Estonia)

Iina, Iines, Inari, Inna (Finland)

Médéric, Sabine (France)

Beatrice, Johannes, Sabine (Germany)

Arkadios (Greece)

Beatrix, Erna (Hungary)

Battista, Giovanni, Sabina (Italy)

Aiga, Aigars, Armīns, Vismants (Latvia)

Barvydas, Beatričė, Gaudvydė, Sabina (Lithuania)

Jo, Johan, Jone (Norway)

Flora, Jan, Racibor, Sabina (Poland)

Nikola (Slovakia)

Juan (Spain)

Hampus, Hans (Sweden)

Candace, Candice, Poppy, Sabina, Sabra, Sabrina (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 242 of 2024; 124 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 35 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 26 (Yi-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 25 Av 5784

Islamic: 23 Safar 1446

J Cal: 2 Gold; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 16 August 2024

Moon: 18%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 18 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Black]

Runic Half Month: Rad (Motion) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 71 of 94)

Week: 4th Full Week of August

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 8 of 32)

[dopaminergicaddictions]

Tbh I was never fighting for you. I was fighting for me. I was fighting for Nathan.

If you don't want to know me or be with me. It's your loss.... why?? Bc maybe I don't work. Maybe I'm crippled by debilitating mental health issues but I'm a fucking fighter.

When I love I love hard. I have been fighting my entire life just to be seen as Nathan. And I had to fight through critism and judgment just to see myself in the mirror. I love myself and I'm handsome as fuck.

I'm fighting fucking psychosis like a champion..I'm fighting ocd like a champion. I'm fighting anxiety and panic attacks and trauma.

I'm fucking strong. I love hard. I'm loyal as ever. I'm forgiving. I'm caring..I'd drop everything to be there for someone I love and if you don't want me in any capacity.

You're losing out on a quality human being. I do think we were meant to be more than therapist/client but that's on you now.

Ive been listening to James blunt you're beautiful all day and I have been trying to wind down for the last hour so I can sleep!

And you know what I played if it means a lot to you by a day to remember and I cried such happy tears.

If you don't want to know me it's your loss. It'll be mine too but it'll show the type of person you are.

I'm worth it elise. Even if it's friendship. If you don't want me, you'll wish you had taken my friendship you'll wish you had known nathan blanchette.

But thats on you. I await your text or disappointing email....

One day you'll think back if you chose to forgo the opportunity to know me and you'll realize you threw away something that could have been a significant friendship.

I hope you want to talk.

Either way I love myself and I only need me.

I want you but I guess I'll find out the type of person you are.

I'm the type of person who found out you suffered a loss and reached out a hand when you slapped me in thr face with your profile picture. I don't resent you for it either. I stoll love you.

I hope i hear from you but I don't need you. I only ever needed nathan.

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Mindful Health Explorer: Charting a Course to Wellness

Introduction to Mindful Health Explorer concept

Welcome, fellow health explorers! Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and wellness? In this fast-paced world filled with constant distractions and demands, it's easy to lose sight of our own well-being. But fear not, for we have the solution - mindful health exploration! Imagine a life where your mind and body are in perfect harmony, where you feel connected to yourself and the world around you. This is the essence of mindful living - an intentional practice that cultivates awareness, presence, and acceptance. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of being a Mindful Health Explorer – someone who seeks out ways to nurture their mental and physical well-being through mindfulness practices. We'll explore how these practices can transform our lives for the better while also delving into different forms such as meditation, yoga, and more. So grab your metaphorical compasses as we chart a course towards optimal health and inner peace. Let's dive in!

Understanding the mind-body connection Our bodies and minds are not separate entities, but rather interconnected systems that constantly influence each other. This mind-body connection is a powerful force that can greatly impact our overall health and well-being. When we take the time to understand this connection, we can harness its potential to improve our lives. At its core, the mind-body connection refers to how our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs can affect our physical health. Research has shown that stress, for example, can manifest as physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches. Similarly, negative thought patterns or unresolved emotional issues may contribute to chronic pain or illness. By recognizing this link between mental and physical health, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and how to promote wellness from within. It allows us to approach healthcare in a holistic manner by addressing both the body's physiological needs and the mind's psychological well-being. Incorporating practices like meditation or yoga into our daily routines can help cultivate mindfulness and strengthen the mind-body connection. These practices encourage us to bring awareness to sensations in both our bodies and minds – observing without judgment or attachment. Through mindfulness exercises, we become more attuned to subtle changes in our bodies' responses to stressors; noticing tension in muscles when feeling anxious or shallow breathing during times of overwhelm. By acknowledging these cues early on through mindful living practices (meditation,yoga),we allow ourselves an opportunity for self-care before significant signs of distress emerge. The benefits of nurturing this connection extend far beyond improved physical health alone - they also include enhanced emotional resilience,mood regulation,and increased energy levels. Awareness enables us better navigate life’s challenges with grace,contentment,and adaptability. Mindfulness empowers us with tools needed not only manage everyday stressors,but also make conscious choices aligned personal values goals

Incorporating mindfulness into daily life

Incorporating mindfulness into daily life is a powerful way to cultivate a sense of peace and presence amidst the chaos of our busy schedules. It's about being fully aware and engaged in the present moment, without judgment or attachment to thoughts or emotions. One simple practice that can be incorporated into everyday activities is mindful eating. Instead of mindlessly devouring your meals, take a moment to savor each bite. Notice the flavors, textures, and sensations as you chew slowly. This not only enhances your enjoyment of food but also helps you tune in to your body's hunger and fullness cues. Another way to infuse mindfulness into your day is through mindful breathing exercises. Take a few minutes each day to focus on your breath - inhaling deeply through your nose, feeling the expansion in your belly, then exhaling slowly through pursed lips. This simple act can help calm the mind and center yourself amidst stressful situations. Engaging in regular mindfulness meditation practices can also have profound benefits for overall well-being. Find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed, sit comfortably with an upright posture, and bring attention to the sensation of breathing or use guided meditations if preferred. Make it a habit to periodically check-in with yourself throughout the day. Pause for a moment and ask: "How am I feeling right now?" Tune into any physical sensations or emotions that may arise without judgment or trying to change them. By incorporating these simple yet impactful practices into daily life, we open ourselves up to experiencing greater clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Mindfulness becomes not just something we do but an integral part of who we are as we navigate through life's joys and challenges alike

Exploring different forms of mindful practices (meditation, yoga, etc.)

When it comes to incorporating mindfulness into our daily lives, there are a variety of practices we can explore. Meditation and yoga are two well-known forms of mindful activities that have gained popularity in recent years. These practices offer a plethora of physical and mental benefits, but they certainly aren't the only options available. For those who prefer movement-based activities, tai chi or qigong can be excellent choices. These ancient Chinese practices combine gentle movements with deep breathing techniques to cultivate balance, strength, and relaxation. If you're more drawn to artistic expression, consider exploring mindful coloring or painting. Engaging in these creative endeavors can help calm the mind and promote focus on the present moment. Additionally, journaling or writing poetry can serve as powerful tools for self-reflection and cultivating gratitude. Nature-based activities such as forest bathing or gardening can also be incredibly grounding experiences. Spending time outdoors allows us to reconnect with the natural world around us while fostering a sense of tranquility within ourselves. The key is finding what resonates most with you personally. By exploring different forms of mindfulness practice, we expand our wellness toolkit and open ourselves up to new possibilities for growth and self-discovery. So why limit yourself? Embrace the opportunity to experiment with various mindful activities – from traditional practices like meditation and yoga to more unconventional approaches like art therapy or nature immersion. Each modality offers its own unique benefits that contribute to overall well-being. Remember that this journey is about exploration rather than perfection; there's no right or wrong way to engage in these practices. The goal is simply to find what brings you joy and aligns with your individual needs at any given moment. So go ahead – venture outside your comfort zone! Dive into new experiences with an open mind and heart as you chart your course towards greater wellness through mindful health exploration.

Benefits of a mindful lifestyle on mental and physical health

Living a mindful lifestyle has numerous benefits on both our mental and physical health. When we practice mindfulness, we cultivate a sense of awareness and presence in the present moment, allowing us to fully engage with our surroundings and experiences. This heightened level of awareness can lead to reduced stress levels, improved focus and concentration, and increased emotional resilience.

On a mental level, incorporating mindfulness into our daily lives can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. By learning to observe our thoughts without judgment or attachment, we develop a greater sense of self-awareness which allows us to better understand and manage our emotions. Physically, practicing mindfulness has been shown to have positive effects on various aspects of health. Research suggests that it can lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep quality, boost immune function, and even aid in weight management. Furthermore, adopting a mindful lifestyle promotes overall well-being by encouraging healthy habits such as regular exercise and balanced nutrition. Mindfulness helps us make conscious choices about what we put into our bodies and how we move them. Incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine doesn't require hours of meditation or yoga practice (although those are great options!). Simple activities like taking deep breaths throughout the day or savoring each bite during meals can contribute to cultivating mindfulness. By embracing a mindful lifestyle, you embark on an exploration journey towards self-discovery. It's about actively engaging with yourself - your body and mind - while nurturing compassion towards others. So why not start charting your course to wellness through the practice of mindfulness today?

Tips for maintaining a mindful mindset in challenging times

In the midst of life's challenges, maintaining a mindful mindset can be incredibly beneficial for our overall well-being. Here are some tips to help you stay grounded and present during difficult times. It's important to carve out dedicated time each day for mindfulness practices such as meditation or deep breathing exercises. Find a quiet space where you can sit comfortably and allow yourself to fully immerse in the present moment. Even just a few minutes of focused breathing can have a profound impact on reducing stress and anxiety. Another helpful tip is to cultivate self-compassion. Remember that it's okay to not be okay all the time. Treat yourself with kindness and understanding when faced with difficulties, just as you would treat a close friend or loved one. Stay connected with supportive individuals who share your values and beliefs. Surrounding yourself with positive influences can provide much-needed encouragement and support during challenging times. Practice gratitude regularly by focusing on what you appreciate in your life. This simple act of acknowledging the good things, no matter how small they may seem, can shift your perspective towards positivity even in tough situations. Engaging in physical activity is another effective way to maintain a mindful mindset during challenging times. Whether it's going for a walk outdoors or practicing yoga at home, moving your body helps release tension while keeping you anchored in the present moment. Remember to take breaks from technology and social media when needed. Constant exposure to news updates or comparison-inducing posts can negatively impact your mental health. Instead, focus on engaging activities like reading books or spending quality time with loved ones offline. By incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you'll be better equipped to navigate through challenging times while maintaining a mindful mindset that promotes inner peace and resilience.

Conclusion: Embracing the journey of self-discovery through mindful health exploration As we reach the end of our mindful health exploration, it's clear that nurturing our mind-body connection is vital for overall wellness. By incorporating mindfulness into our daily lives and exploring various forms of mindful practices like meditation and yoga, we can unlock a wealth of benefits for our mental and physical health. Living a mindful lifestyle allows us to cultivate awareness, reduce stress, enhance focus, improve sleep quality, boost immune function, and promote emotional well-being. It empowers us to become more attuned to ourselves and the world around us. In challenging times, maintaining a mindful mindset becomes even more crucial. When faced with uncertainty or adversity, practicing mindfulness helps ground us in the present moment and fosters resilience. It enables us to respond rather than react impulsively. So let's embark on this journey of self-discovery through mindful health exploration with an open mind and heart. Let's embrace each day as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of ourselves while nourishing our bodies and souls. Remember that this path is not about perfection but progress. Be gentle with yourself along the way; celebrate small victories; learn from setbacks; adapt your practice as needed; seek support from loved ones or professionals if necessary. By prioritizing mindful health in our lives, we can experience profound transformation on all levels – physical, mental, emotional – unlocking greater vitality and joy. So why wait? Start charting your course towards wellness today! Together let’s create a harmonious balance between body and mind – one step at a time on this beautiful journey called life.

[dafuq-lyrehc]

This year more than ever I’ve struggled with the way I think people perceive me. I’ve been coming to terms with being neurodivergent, maybe autistic or cptsd or both (there’s enough evidence to support both I think). But realizing, I am very other had me questioning everything about everything. Maybe my social anxiety stems from some lack of social knowing and everyone can/could see it, even when I couldn’t. In general, I don’t really like being perceived and that usually presents in me being silent or purposely doing things to shape people’s perceptions. As a teenager, I started to do a thing where I wouldn’t really try if I had to do something in front of others so then if they judged me for it, well I wasn’t trying. And even before then, I’d often make myself the butt of the joke before anyone else can. (still do) I’m the designated “funny friend” who is usually cheerful and ready to laugh. This way if people judge or dislike me, it’s not even me. It’s the show I’m putting on. They don’t even know me for me. And this caricature of myself is unbothered or you can be convinced she is. She’s so unbothered, the things that should bother her are material for the casual comedy routine she’s about to perform for you to show exactly how unbothered she is.

The past few months I’ve been working on trying to be more authentically myself. It’s hard. I never realized I carried so much shame and embarrassment for existing. I saw a post on here about letting people be wrong about you. I’m trying to marinate in that. The other day my roommate came home and shared a story about his coworker (we work for the same company, different locations, but I trained at his location) and his coworker implied that I was not capable of critical and philosophical thought and that when put into a situation that required it, maybe I’d just laugh because I didn’t understand. This was interesting because I’ve always been “the smart girl”. I was salutatorian in high school, graduated magna cum laude in math and psychology. I used to wish people would see something other than “the smart girl”. But yet it still bothers me that she thinks of me this way. I mean she’s wrong, so there’s that, but more than anything it has me questioning how people see me.

My self perception has been a roller coasters this year. Half the time I don’t know who I am, but I do because I’ve never changed? (This blog is proof i haven’t changed in over a decade now) Just a sad little guy who loves other sad little guys, especially if they kiss their fellow sad little guys, but will smile and laugh through the sadness bc what else is there to do *shrug*. It’s just interesting how there can be so many different perspectives of a person. I used to think I was bad at making friends because it terrified me and my social anxiety tells me everyone secretly hates me, but I’ve been given so much evidence to dispute this. I make friends very easily and if the unprompted declarations of like are true, people tend to like me. This truth was such a shift from how I thought people saw me, and while a good revelation, it added to my own mistrust of my self perception or the perception I assumed others had of me.

I just want to not care. I want to be free. I want to do what I want and not worry about other people. I just want to exist without fear of judgment. The road to get there is just so fucking uncomfortable. I want people to like me so bad. I realized I want people to like me so bad I won’t even notice that I don’t like them. I’ll be worried they don’t like me but it’s because I don’t like them. I want to untangle my identity from other people in my mind. When I think of myself, I want the only opinion to be mine. I’m trying to shed my skin to be born anew but the dead skin keeps getting caught in the labyrinth of my thoughts. I think too much, over-analyzing and dissecting every word, movement, change in tone, or lack thereof from others. In a Will Graham like fashion, reconstructing events through the eyes of others to try and understand how they feel about me. (Unlike will graham, I often misinterpret the evidence)

So yea, FUCK THAT

2024 is the year of Cringe Fail Cheryl , hallowed be thy name

I will be the most unabashedly cringey i have ever been bc that’s who I am and I have no reason to be embarrassed.

[honorhearted]

"Dolls are easily broken," he softly said. "Is that how you see yourself?"

Pawed at, mangled, toyed with. The idea of her being passed around, and at the mercy of strangers left an unsettled sensation in Ben's stomach. How could she stand it? How could Barry have tolerated this behavior either, given her age? Sandie couldn't be much younger than the man's daughter.

Thr request for a pen took him off guard, and after handing it to her, Ben watched in bemusement as she scrawled out her address. There was something ethereal about her -- sylph-like -- and when Sandie leaned forward, a waft of heady perfume tickled his senses, making him faintly dizzy as their eyes locked. This was a bad idea -- God, this was so stupid -- and with a fumbling effort, he pocketed her information and leaned back in his seat. "I'll see you Monday," Ben agreed. God in heaven, don't make me regret this...

--

Her tragic eyes and false smile remained with him all week. Despite his better judgment, Ben felt sorry for Sandie. She said she had to work for survival, and it was this pity that led him to the corner store, self-conscious and unsure as he selected a few stems of purple freesia. Flowers for a suspect was damn stupid -- this whole outing was stupid -- and after convincing himself that the gesture was harmless, he made his way across town and found himself at her apartment, scaling the steps and ultimately knocking on her door.

The woman on the first floor had glared at him (perhaps she knew what went on up here?), and while Ben mulled this over, he almost didn't react once the door opened and Sandie appeared on the other side.

"Oh..." With a sheepish smile, Ben extended the small bouquet. "Flowers...er...for your troubles. And for ruining your day...week..." Month? "I hope I'm not early," he continued. "It's not like I was eager to have this meeting, but I'll admit I was concerned for you."

She was such a small woman -- unassuming -- while Barry had been large and burly. It was doubtful she'd committed harm against him herself, so perhaps someone she knew had the true answer.

Clearing his throat, Ben nodded behind her. "May I come in? I'll try not to take up too much of your time."

Of course he’d found a matchbook. Sandie should’ve been more thorough when she’d gone in to clean up. At least this man seemed to have concluded that Barry was a client rather than suspicious of her. Unless he was lying. That’s a thought that makes her anxious all over again and she once more feels akin to cornered animal. She brings her glass to her lips again and lets it linger for far longer than before. She removes it when he seems skeptical about the idea of her keeping a list at her house. “Most of it” Sandie looks over at him, ensuring he catches her drift.. “It’s only recent that my meetings start and end here if you catch my drift -- bout three weeks or so. If I’d met with your partner before then; his name would be in the guestbook. It was an easy way for a doll like me to keep track of the people who came and went.”

It was dangerous to welcome him into the literal lion’s den but he seemed very…unassuming. Like he was perfectly willing to believe that she was an innocent bystander. If the way he’s so quick to accept her offer is telling of anything. No one who thought someone may be guilty of murder would so willingly waltz into their home alone with them. Her brow furrows as he suggests she find herself a bodyguard and then a slow smirk tugs at her lips. “I’m a grown woman, sweetheart, you don’t need to worry about me.” She sits back in her booth again to put the slightest bit more distance between them. “But I wasn’t suggesting leave now, you don’t need to worry your pretty head about that. I can’t afford to miss this payday.” She finishes off the last of her glass finally and then reaches over to the middle of the table. She slides one of the napkins from the holder and peeks up at him.

“Have you got a pen? I’m free this Monday but I’d prefer you call before showing up.” Sandies waits until she receives the pen then jots down her address with a phone number below it. Her fingers slip the thin cloth along with the pen back towards him.

[chushanye]

not to be rude bestie but if you dislike stories about the power of friendship and family you're kinda boring and sad tbh :/