#you aren't going to nurture your skill and get better using it.

[fstbmp-a]

idk why anyone would want to scrape my work for AI, you could just scrape any YA book and you'd get similar results.

[winisayswhat]

Fairy Whispers

🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️ soft and comforting hug from fairies 🧚‍♀️ 🧚‍♂️

Pile 1 Pile 2

PILE 1

You have so much inner power and strength within you , enough to shake up the world , but you aren't letting yourself use the power , there is a sense of denial in you , it's like you're quiet ignorant towards your own powers , there might be people under estimating you because you are refusing to utilize the power within you , be more confident , put yourself out it the world love , you are so magical and powerful , you deserve the world ,the universe , the heaven , and much more . You have so many people secretly admiring you , their heart fills up with joy when they see you or are with you , they feel seen and heard, so stop feeling lonely or like a chooped out piece, you add depth and love to people's life ,knowingly and unknowingly . You don't need anyone , people need you , you are the embodiment of supreme powers , you are not just another existing being in the jungle , the jungle belongs to you , and you're the king/queen 👑 .

You are very humble about your talent and knowledge , stop it. So many people are feeding upon your lack of showcase of talent , go out in the world and project your talents, we fairies will season it with our magical glitter ! You're so smart that we're in awe ! You're so humble my child , I wish I could give you a hug , I hope people saw the infinity magic that you embody , but hey , superheroes and fairies are just simple people with extraordinary powers and not everybody is meant to see it 😌.

Go out be adventurous , you have zest for life, go out and own it, you have such great leadership qualities that people are jealous ! You were born with it . You might sometimes feel that you get the toughest battles , but guess what , God gives his best children the toughest battles ,because God knows you're IT CHILD of the curb.

There will be turbulences and unpleasant situations in future , but don't worry me and the lord have your back ! Don't cry, dont shy , just be happy and spread joy ! And if anything does go wrong, my glitter will fix it all ♡

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PILE 2

You're surrounded by loving, supportive energy, and the fairies are here to guide you! 🧚‍♀️💖 You've recently experienced heartbreak or emotional pain, but don't worry, you're stronger than you think .The fairies advise you to take a step back, assess your situation, and be patient with yourself and others . You're nearing a milestone or accomplishment, and it's essential to trust in your abilities and wisdom .It's the test of times and I bet you shall pass it . The universe is testing how strong you're, so that it could evaluate you and reward you !!

You might often feel stagnant in life and confused, too many options ? Too many thoughts ? No progress? Don't worry , this shall last for a while , it's building you for the future life . You are an empress , the more you trust and nurture yourself ,the more you'll be universe's favourite child ! Celebrate yourself daily , because you're special & shall always be💗

Stay positive and focused on your goals . You may receive an emotional or romantic invitation, or experience a strong intuitive connection with someone .Be mindful of your thoughts and emotions, and practice mental discipline to overcome anxiety and worry . Trust your inner guidance and wisdom, and take time for introspection and self-reflection . You tend to avoid it or lack discipline in your spiritual routine . Whatever you do , do it with 100% dedication .

You might feel like you're lagging compared to others and there might be lots of self doubt and uncertainty, but it only gets better and better with time !

Focus on developing your skills, paying attention to detail, and taking pride in your work .You may receive new opportunities for financial growth and abundance ,but you need to be opem for it ,stop doubting yourself and your rewards . You're on the verge of a new beginning, and the fairies encourage you to approach this journey with trust, and open heart .

Trust your intuition and inner wisdom, and listen to your inner voice . Cultivate mental clarity and focus to navigate your spiritual journey . You're a powerful, magical being, and the fairies are honored to guide you on your path!

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[sliverslipped]

What qualities of you attract friends?

Piles: 1-3 from left to right

Please do note that this is my first pac. I'm still a beginner and is practicing tarot with very limited resources. Please be mindful of your words and as it's said not everything might resonate. This is a general reading. Take what resonates and leave the rest. This is for entertainment purposes only.

Credits: Pictures aren't mine. I got it from Pinterest. I've also used the divider from @cafekitsune !! Check them out

Close your eyes and take a deep breath after taking a close look at the images. Choose the one that attracts you the most. Feel free to choose two piles if you feel drawn to both.

Comments and feedback are highly appreciated.

PILE 1

Queen of cups you're someone who's seen as the mom of the group, the one who's always there for their friends, the one who's very loyal. Very loving too and this is one of the key qualities that attract strong friendship to you. You're a nurturing soul. Not only are you nurturing you're also very intuitive. You're very sensitive and when you make a connection with a person you treasure them. Page of swords you're a very charming individual who knows how to give the rest a good company. As pages depict someone who's younger either you might be younger by age or you have a youthful energy to you. You're quick witted and you might also be very curious and open minded. Five of cups you're not afraid to show your vulnerable side to your friends. Crying over spilt milk doesn't make you a miserable person either. Though the cards may depict a miserable one, think of it as you showing your vulnerable side to your friends and how much they cherish that you trusted them enough to open up to them about your worries and insecurities. Hermit you're someone who's wise and mature. You know when to withdraw from people and situations to assess and evaluate your feelings and thoughts better. You also have a healing energy to you. You're also very self aware and critical and is also the friend who's very reliable. You're also very spiritual. The sun you have strong leadership skills. You're very charming and you do not hesitate to shower your friends with compliments. You're not afraid of others stealing your spotlight either. You have a healthy ego. You also help people to grow and see their potential.

Gemini, cancer, virgo. Some of you may have these signs or have these placements. It doesn't necessarily have to be though.

PILE 2

Strength you have great leadership qualities. You're someone who's very resilient. You have a healthy self esteem. You don't find the need to get extrrnal approval or validation because you're very confident in who you are. You also make your friends feel supported. Four of wands you're someone who enjoys your life. There's never a dull moment with you. You don't take anything for granted either. You're also someone who's very social. You're also full of ideas and curiosity. Seven of pentacle you're someone who's well organized, patient and systematic. You have a balance between feminine and masculine energy. You're also a keen observer. You know when to let go and what to let go of if you think that you no longer have a control over it. You do not rush into things, it doesn't mean that you don't want to get it done fast but rather you take your time and know when to rest. You're very reliable and commited. Hanged man you're patient and is capable of viewing things from different point of views. You're someone who's afraid to stand out from a crowd. You're very welcoming of others and make them feel at ease.

Leo, venus in aries, saturn in taurus. You may have these signs or have these placements in your chart. It doesn't necessarily have to be though.

PILE 3

Hanged man you're capable of viewing things and situations from a new perspective or point of view. Very open minded. You're also very patient. You also make people feel at ease and welcomed.Queen of cups you're someone who's seen as the mom of the group. You're always there for your friends and is very loyal. Very loving too. You're a nurturing soul. Not only are you nurturing you're also very intuitive. You're very sensitive. Seven of cups you're very fun to be around. Your energy may feel like it's all over the place but in this context and getting the card upright it's not bad. You may also have many interests that keep you engaged and make you bit more interesting to your friends. You're also able to view things from different perspective. Page of cups you're vulnerable and emotionally open. You're attentive to the needs of others and is there for them. You're also Idealistic. You're very caring and compassionate. You're selfless. You also make others feel loved and appreciated.

Gemini, virgo, Venus in scorpio, Saturn in libra. You may have these signs or have these placements in your chart. It doesn't necessarily have to be though.

I'm sorry that this pile is very short compared to the previous ones so feel free to check the other ones if you felt attracted to any for more messages.

Ⓒsliverslipped

[the-god-of-death]

The Very Evil Guide on How to Find and Keep Fellow Emotional Manipulators for Mutually Evil Purposes.

Introduction

Friends.

The word conjures up an image of fellow humanoids holding each others hands under a bright sky filled with white clouds and rainbows. Together, they skip upon lush, green fields towards the future, knowing that whatever life throws at them, they will face it together.

Pathetic.

The reality is that these people will throw you under the carriage at the first sign of trouble. When life hands you incriminating evidence of your wrongdoings, despite being perfectly innocent, they will always follow the path of ‘law and order’ and inevitably betray you. The system is not your friend. The system is a method of control. The system is there to keep those at the top in power and they are willing to sacrifice anything and everything of yours to keep it that way.

But that's why you've picked up this book, isn't it? You've realised that the classic way of making ‘friends’ doesn't work for you. It's hard to know who to trust and who to allow into the inner circle of your confidence.

Spoiler: it's nobody.

No. This is the Very Evil Book on How to Find and Keep Fellow Emotional Manipulators for Mutually Evil Purposes. Friends are for people who don't know any better. You want a confidante. A co-conspirator. A Fellow Schemer. Most of all, you want someone who will deny the ‘truth’ that the Good Guys so desperately want you to believe. Someone who will have your back when the going gets tough and who, if they aren't already in jail with you, has already set in motion the plan to break you out for you to live the rest of your days in some other country under the guise of a different persona. Someone who will help you enact your sweet, sweet revenge on those who have wronged you.

Of course, Evil comes in many flavours. Ultimately, it's about doing what you want. To allow and nurture the selfish desires within yourself. How you actually act upon them is up to you.

Some choose to build Constructs of Death without any foresight about how they could be used.

Some choose to wage extreme war upon those who could potentially do harm in order to show off their talent for healing.

Some mix themselves into society to empower it from within, showing them how, together, they have more power than they realise and should they ever join as a group, they could topple any system of government that wishes only to provide ‘security and stability’.

Others, instead, choose not to get involved at all. Preferring to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others or even reap the benefits of being in a position of privilege.

There are many other ways. I'm sure you could think of some yourself. The point being, how you choose to enact your evilness is a personal choice but it is your choice.

In this book, we’ll discuss many issues on how to find your partner(s) in crime.

We will start with how you view yourself. From the insane reason as to why you wanted friends in the first place, to discussing what kind of person you are, before laying out the groundwork of what it actually means to be the villain of your own story and how it differs from being the hero.

Next, we’ll utilise tips and tricks that Emotional Manipulators use and test them on the best subject there is (you) in order to understand how these methods work from both sides.

Finally, we’ll start developing the skills you will need to be the best villain you possibly can be.

Don't forget to destroy all notes you may keep along the journey. We don't want to leave any incriminating evidence for any Heroes to use against you now, do we?

[primamchorus]

8) What hobbies does your OC have? What do they do to unwind?

Hihi, Mimble! Thank you so much for the ask, and I hope you've been having a good day! ♥♥

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Primam enjoys reading as a more commonplace hobby of hers. She has a number of cherished books that she keeps and even revisits as little gateways away from life.

As for a more uncommon hobby, Primam really enjoys elemancy (the art of crafting elemental spell flasks in universe to FFXV). She has a number of journals and video recordings of her experiments with elemancy and the effects of varying catalysts to create the desired effects of what she's aiming for!

Tandem has sketchbooks and tends to make blueprints of weapon designs. He likes thinking of ways to make weapons more easily imbued with elemancy to play off of Primam's enthusiasm as well as her natural control over magic and elemancy. But other than that, he does a lot of life drawings and tends to use art as a means to vent.

Otherwise, he also got into blacksmithing as another, more satisfying outlet for frustration that isn't just casual sex in his noncommittal pursuits (because that's also a thing he pursues, but it's not super relevant).

Mollis actually really loves going to the arcade with everyone when she has the opportunity to do so. She commands the high scores on any shooting games, and quickly adapts to any interface malfunctions or sensitivity input readjustments that may be needed. It's legitimately fun for her to keep her aim and perception in check.

Otherwise, she did get into music thanks to her girlfriend, and has been learning how to play violin that she's been enjoying.

Ros got into gardening and taking care of his family's rose garden like his mother before him. He does it out of a sense of obligation and as a means to kind of understand the kind of person his mother was through gardening. Through it, he does find a sense of peace and serenity, and understands better the nurturing nature of what his House is and always has been to the Crown.

Aestus is a chess kind of guy. It's a good way for him to learn about people by seeing how they maneuver and think about a situation before them. So it's not just fun, it's also insightful for him.

As a bit of a curve ball for some, Aestus also likes sewing and making plushies. This is something he picked up for his sisters to give them personalized gifts for their birthdays or seasonal reasons, but he's made other things for some of the other nobles as well.

Vera's very into makeup, which is great for her as a member of House Vox. They aren't known as the 'Family of a Thousand Faces' for nothing, after all. Vera really likes working on ensuring that she can make different enough disguises and appearances that would behoove herself or those within her House if needed. In addition, she does like goofing off with this and also tends to do different accents and impersonations with each appearance she makes if they weren't based on any one person in particular.

... Does trolling the other members of the noble families count? Because Lyra does that a lot -- particularly choosing Primam, Tandem, or Mollis as her targets. Tandem is not as fun as a target, though, because he'll shoot right back with something just as nasty or meanspirited.

Real talk, though, Lyra does tend to actually do a lot of scrap booking and poetry. Ros is the one who suggested scrap booking to her -- just taking a number of little things like photos or good memories and compiling them together. Since she values Ros as a really close friend to her and as the only person she believes actually sees her, she has taken the time to do it, and it has helped.

Nebula likes ventriloquism! This is something that she saw people on television do, and she thought that it was such a neat and fun little thing that she practices and is pretty good at ventriloquy herself now. It's actually proven itself as a useful skill to get away from other people, because when you can throw your voice and confuse people as to where you are, you can slip away in the opposite direction.

[ellorypurebloodculture]

After my first driving lesson that make my anxiety go brrr i would like to ask 🤗 and 🤲

Firstly, virtual high five. Congratulations!

🤗 What advice would you give to new fanfic writers that are just getting started?

Write what you want to write and don't let commenters change the direction of your story.

If you have anxiety about receiving feedback, AO3 has an option where you can just not allow people to comment at all. (I've used this feature multiple times. Remember to take care of your mental health.)

Don't compare your statistics to other people's statistics, especially not popular authors. They'll have many subscribers, potentially thousands, who will receive notifications when a new fic is posted, which potentially gives them a hit, etc. for each of those people. You will be starting from zero.

Don't feel like you have to conform to popular tropes. But, also, don't feel like you can't write popular tropes because they're "overdone" and "so-and-so already did it better".

Developing a writing style is a learning process. Don't fall into the trap of thinking something has to be "perfect" or "unique". Fanfic is a collective experience. We all learn from each other and, inevitably, absorb parts of each other's styles that we like.

Remember to include introspection (how the character thinks/feels) so the POV character is relatable to the reader.

And vary sentence structure and length so it doesn't feel like reading a shopping list.

But, mostly, have fun with it.

If you want to write an epic 150k fic that's a canon rehash, go for it! If you want to write 500 words of a character getting turned into a balloon animal and floating away, go for it!

And if you don't ever want to post, you don't have to. You aren't obligated to share what you write. You can hoard it like an author-dragon on a pile of stories. (I've probably got around 500k of unposted fics.)

🤲 Would you please share a snippet of a wip?

Heir Draco Malfoy swoops around Ravenclaw Tower so quickly on his Nimbus 2001 that the brisk morning breeze drags tears from his eyes. He grins and completes the Sloth Grip Roll so that he's sitting properly on his broom again. This, despite what anyone else might say, is something that Draco earned for himself.

His title, his wealth, and so on might be inherited. Yet, his flying skills are not.

Draco has dedicated countless hours to mastering flying since his beloved mother, Lady Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, bestowed a training broom upon him for his fifth birthday. It was a racing broom and he still has it to this day. Others might accuse him of sentimentality if they ever find out, but Draco doesn't care.

He wasn't raised by house-elves and tutors, unlike several of his acquaintances. His parents actually nurtured and taught him.

It's infuriating that people speak of Potter as if he's the second coming of Merlin on a broom. Draco is thrice the flier that Potter will ever be. (Though, Draco will grudgingly admit that Potter is a better Seeker. Only silently, though. And only ever to himself. If the speccy git hadn't fashioned himself Draco's rival, Draco would have been a Chaser, to be sure. The best Chaser that Hogwarts had seen since Lord James Potter himself.)

[ithappensblog]

nice to meet you

Hi, I’m Jenny and welcome to my blog. In this post, I want to share with you some of the highlights and challenges of my life so far, and how I’m trying to find my purpose and happiness in this world.

I’m almost 34 years old and still struggling to figure out my life. Aren't we all? I’ve gone to school for a diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomy, a diploma program for Accounting Technician, and started my Human Resource Management diploma program too. I’ve always wanted to be an RN but, life and my body had other plans for me. I’ve always been interested in learning new things and pursuing different careers, and I've finally found one which fulfills me. I have a really good job now, but I’m not really supposed to talk about what I do so I’m going to leave that part out, but it’s finally something I’m good at and something I enjoy doing. It pays well and gives me flexibility and stability. It also challenges me and allows me to use my skills and creativity.

I have a husband who I’ve been with for 10 years now. Jason has helped me grow into a much better person and loves me unconditionally. He supports me in everything I do and encourages me to follow my dreams. I have 2 stepsons who have given me a run for my money but I still love them both at the end of the day. They are growing up so fast and I’m proud of the young men they are becoming. After an incredibly challenging fertility journey, I have my almost 5 year old daughter who is bright, caring, funny, and wise beyond her years. She is the light of my life and the reason I smile every day. I always tell her she saved my life, and it's true, but I won't tell her how until she's much older.

I have a passion for traveling and exploring new places. We try to do a big family vacation once a year and just this year decided that one trip a year should be spent nurturing our relationship. I love animals and have two dogs and three cats who keep me company and make me laugh. I’m on a journey to self love after spending my entire life as an overweight underdog. I’ve struggled with my body image and self-esteem for as long as I can remember, but I’m learning to accept myself and love myself for who I am. I have a daughter now, and I owe it to her to be kind to myself as the way I behave in front of her will be a reflection of how she treats her own body.

I live with many invisible illnesses both mentally and physically but try my best to get through every day. Some of the conditions I deal with are anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insulin resistent PCOS, Chronic Kidney Disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, and more. Yeah, I know, it fucking sucks. But, I'm definitely not here to gain pity for my health problems. By looking at me, you'd think the only problem I'd had in my life was enjoying one too many cheeseburgers. Some days are better than others, but some days are really hard. I try to be positive and optimistic, but sometimes I feel hopeless and overwhelmed. I’m grateful for the support of my family, friends, doctors, therapists, and online communities who help me cope and understand that I’m not alone.

I grew up in Guelph, Ontario and ventured back to Sudbury, Ontario after leaving my now ex-husband which was the best decision I’ve ever made. He was an interesting choice to say the least, and for the longest time I felt so trapped. It took me a long time to gather the courage to leave him, but when I did, I felt free and empowered. It was a turning point in my life that led me to meet my current husband and start a new chapter.

I’m thankful for this beautiful life I live. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. And it’s full of love, laughter, learning, adventure, growth, gratitude, and hope. Thank you for reading this post even though you're probably rolling your eyes at yet another new overnight brainchild. But I'm going to try to use this as an outlet to heal and grow from the shit life throws my way, and hopefully inspire others to do the same along the way.

[monratarot]

hi! My birthday is July 21, 1998, my initials are a b and my specific event is an online friend seemingly distancing themselves from me.  

I have known this friend since November of last year and we have had a collaborative creative project together for about as long. We used to talk EVERY DAY!!!!! Constant excitement, hanging off each other like monkeys. Now its changed. They seem like they reply to my messages out of obligation, they "jokingly" shoo me

They finally did their side of it again after 4 months (so this month), after constantly saying they would do it and not doing it. Im not sure if they actually want to be there. Since about mid February they have been acting increasingly distant and weird with me. They no longer appear to have enthusiasm for me when i contribute or create things for them. They will sometimes,at least once a week actually acknowledge me, but its a crap-shoot and inconsistent. I care about this person and their best interest but it doesn't appear like it’s reciprocated. I'm not sure if its in my head or if I did something, but I'm also tired of being uncertain. Not being impulsive and cutting things off with them has really paid off though. My question would be what do I need to know about my "friendship" with this individual? 

Hello, dear @epimetheeos! Thank you for your request. I hope that my reading will help you and bring clearance to your situation. 

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Count of questions/requests and answers 6/15.

Without wasting any time, let's get into your reading!'•.¸♡ ♡¸.•'

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I can see that the energy is pretty weird over here in your situation. I see that now is a time for yourself, a time when you should meditate or pray, a period when you should focus on your studies. There is some weird sign that you are acting like a parent with this person and that you really want to communicate but you don't get what you need…I have a lot of signs that you need to focus on your education, join a new study group or learn a new skill. nurture your talents. So for the moment I think there needs to be a time when you should focus on you. But, later I can see that you will overcome obstacles and this will happen only if you are direct with your person. There can be some miscommunication between you two so if you tell them directly that you want to communicate I think things can change. Keep in mind that it's not a bad thing to have some time to focus on yourself and to have a little space for each other. Stability and renewal is on the way and also lots of communication. You will soon have positive news but when you will communicate with them keep in mind that you don't need to say yes to everything only to keep this connection alive. I think that after this period when you have focused on yourself things will start to be put again on motion. Again, I have signs that you need to speak directly and there will be a long time journey for your connection. They feel like you are a special friend for them it's just maybe they want to be sure you want to be friend with them? Like they want to see if you are going to put more effort in this connection this time. Truth will come to surface so it's better to have your discussion as soon as possible. After, both of you will gain clarity. You can even have a brilliant idea in order to repair your friendship. But you must make a decision or a decision will be made for you(probably they will think that you aren't interested in your friendship anymore). You must know that there can be some drama and confrontation but you will find a middle ground in the end. There are immediate change to your circumstances for the better. So I think that they want you to work more for this connection(you know if this is ok or not) and that's why they are so quiet. When you will discuss there can be some weird little stuff that they can tell you, just be direct and talk about big and important thing. You need to be the bigger person in this situation and everything will be fine. Angel message: Life is full of changes and surprise. Your guidance is to move with the current, for it is resisting the flow which creates problems. Ask your angels to help you open your mind and heart to new ideas and fresh options. When you accept the possibility that there are other ways, previously unseen doorways will be opened to you and you will move easily through change. There is a solution to every problem, so look at all things with eyes of love and expectation. Then life force will flow freely through you.

Affirmation: I am free and flexible. Wish you only the best!🍀

Moni🧚‍♀️

[bluev0id]

Hello. Hope you’re doing well.

Heres your exchange : How will I spend this new years eve ?

New Year's Eve have the potential for fresh and novel encounters on this special night. It suggests an openness to new feelings and artistic expressions that may unfold as you welcome the upcoming year.

However, you go through self-imposed limitations or hesitations. As the clock ticks towards midnight, there might be a tendency to feel bound by uncertainties or fears that hinder the full embrace of the celebratory spirit. Your guides encourages a conscious effort to break free from these mental constraints, allowing oneself to fully immerse in the transformative energy of the New Year. You could be suffering from anxiety or worrying about something in particular.

The archetype of the queen of pentacles advises adopting a practical and earthy approach to the festivities. Whether it involves spending quality time with family and friends or focusing on self-care, the Queen of Pentacles underscores the importance of creating a stable and nurturing environment for oneself and those close to you. Your New Year's Eve might unfold with a blend of emotional exploration, overcoming self-imposed limitations, and embracing a nurturing atmosphere. Begin the night with an open heart, ready to experience the novel and creative aspects of the Page of Cups. As the evening progresses, confront any mental barriers represented by the 8 of Swords, allowing the Queen of Pentacles to guide you towards a balanced and nurturing celebration.

Messages :

- start the night by engaging in activities that fuel your creative side, such as journaling, art, or even dancing. Your guides are encouraging a sense of emotional freedom and expression. As the countdown to midnight approaches, take a moment for introspection, acknowledging and releasing any fears or doubts that you may have.

- consider creating a warm and welcoming environment for your New Year's Eve celebration. This might involve preparing nourishing meals, surrounding yourself with loved ones, or even engaging in a calming self-care routine.

My question is : what is BK feelings towards me ? ( black hair, big eyes and beanie) - A ⭐️

Omg thank u for the long reading!!

I'm gonna be honest with you, I had quite a hard time connecting to this person. I hope you can manage to get something useful and reliable out of this reading

I'm getting quite a lot of different energies here uhhh for starters there's definitely a sense of shakiness and something about this connection doesn't feel "all the way there". I'm gonna go a bit of a longer route here for this to make sense. Because of these fluctuations, I kinda took a peek into how does BK feel about themselves and with the Mountain card describing this person and then getting the Strength and Chariot reversed, it's coming to me that they have certain problems in their life rn that they're having a hard time figuring out. They seem like person issues, but I do think they're affecting your person's view on others as well.

So when it comes to you, even tho with the ace of pentacles and ace of cups, there's a feeling of you being something positive, something they're craving in their life and are interested, can see a benefit of you, tho perhaps they feel it's hard for them to connect to other people rn. They're trying to kinda shake off those feelings and be happy and notice the positive energy you bring and how good the prospect of you looks to them but at the same time, inside they're fighting negativity and cynicism. They desire to have you around, and think their life would be better if you were in it. So generally it's all positive and good except those outside forces.

If youre wonfering how they see you then hmm to them you're also juggling many things in life and perhaps aren't having the easiest time. Seems like you're working towards something or at least possess a skill of long term dedication even if it's not career related. So they think that you know what you need or once you think something is right, it could be hard influencing you to think otherwise. Although I get a bit of a hint that currently they might think that your luck has turned around. Maybe you managed to reach a particular goal or achieve and opportunity or switch up your life. They see this as you succeeding and things going your way. It's quite a realistic way to see someone I guess

[zorkaya-moved]

" you're a demanding little thing, aren't you? " / astarion.

@fckurselfie

Demands are natural to her. Be it to herself or to others, holding others and herself up to a specific standard is common for her. Being demanding is what gets her what she wants and needs if it’s a required approach. Each person needed a specific approach to gain favor or gain their mind to listen to her. Tadpole in her brain limits her powers and it elevates her mood all too well. The vampire spawn might know people like her, seen people like her, and worked with people like her. In Baldur’s Gate, she remains a hidden figure of power, a legend and a figure in a mask to walk around while criminals utter her title in hushed whispers. Demands are obvious when one has been in power for so long. Especially when one knows what others are capable of. 

“I’m aware of everyone’s talents, so why not remind you all to do better?” Her smile is pleasant and her voice is playful. The way her hand rests on the dagger at her hip is lazy, laid-back and unbothered. Astarion isn’t wrong in what he says, but she does take the ‘little thing’ a bit more personally, judging by the roll of her eyes and a sly smirk that follows right after.

“I’ll be nice to you all, I promise. I don’t wish harm upon my allies,” her words are spoken with a hushed secrecy, but it’s all a play. Life is a theater and she wants to be the best actress. Deception and persuasion are her expertise, her most beloved skills to use where others will think twice if she means this as a jest to hide away it’s true or if it's a jest with hidden truths behind it. Some words spoken in an obvious deceptive tone while being the truth. It’s always a game; bored doesn’t want to be hungry for too long. “It’s rare when you can nurture your potential in such a unique circumstances.” Through persuasion, through plans, through discussions, through situations, through work, through tests.

“I’m curious how far we all can go…” Including herself. All of them are players and she wants to have a fun time. When powers are limited, she suddenly feels alive. Excitement rushes through her veins when she knows it’s not like the ‘collar’ she put around herself (breakable). This, too, will come to an end, but it’s fun. It’s time to see how she can survive in this new environment and witness those around her in the same boat.

Will she die? Will they die? Will they turn into mind flayers? Will they live to be freed off them? 

The unknown is fun; it’s finally here, bringing an emotional response that was so dull inside her for centuries.

[dufferpuffer]

Goddamn I have been graced by @hollowed-theory-hall @thick-woollen-socks this is better meta than anything I could do

I'm gonna ramble about headcanon shit now. B^)

I like to think that the 'wand chooses the wizard' is not an common practice - but more like an old wives tale. An old wives tale that's true/has alot of truth to it? Probably. But that most wizarding families don't particularly buy into it.

It sounds like SUCH a marketing ploy. 'Everyone in your family needs their own unique wand crafted especially to their horoscope or vibe or whatever - and that might be the opposite sort of thing to what you want... but might be what you need' Yeah alright old man, just give me a Cypress and Dragon Heartstring like my dad.

I think it more common to ask for the type of wand you WANT to use, even if its a poor match for your 'soul' or whatever. And to use family heirlooms. I think Lucius Malfoy would pass his wand down to Draco when he dies - and that its probably his own dads, and grandfathers.

And there is merit in that - in a world where wands can change alliance. Maybe your own personally crafted wand will be the absolute perfect fit - but the Malfoy wand passed down through generations is also going to be good enough to ANY Malfoy.

It's just weird that the Elder wand is the only truly pass-around-able wand.

I like to think that 'The Wand Chooses the Wizard' isn't uncommon - but is mostly done to muggleborns and such, due to their lack of family history and knowledge. Most wizarding kids are either using heirlooms - or have had their parents ask for a particular type of wand, knowing basic wandlore... and probably making mistakes. "My child NEEDS an elm wand - my family has ALWAYS used elm."

They aren't trusting the magic, or the wandmaker - and it might be holding them back and giving muggleborns etc. an advantage.

And you change through your life. Like the Blackthorn and Sycamore examples - A wand that requires hardship to bond, or a wand that gets bored when idle... wouldn't it make sense for a wizard to seek these things out? "I'm a Healer. I use my wand every day. I could nurture a Sycamore wand." or "I'm an Auror. A blackthorn wand will inevitably become my companion." ...While a parent might insist on a wand that's a little less needy for their timid 11yr old about to head to school. Even if it is a temporary wand for while they are at school.

Ron was using Percy's old wand. Why did he get a new one...? Was it already a pass-me-down? Probably. He hardly needs a perfect wand to learn Lumos and Leviosa in the early years of school... and when they are older, you can learn what their passions are. Does Percy have a 'fitting' wand even now? Or did he get a specific wand made to suit his ambitions?

Anyway, uh... I like to think Muggles are magical, too. That humans are just baseline magical creatures. But the ability to feel and focus and control that magic is something we have lost, because we could adapt very well without it.

Magic is a fickle thing - and we have many instances of magical folk losing their magic simply through being depressed and shit. If you are relying on a delicate specialty skill to do everything - then when you lose it you are absolutely fucked.

You can rip a dozen wing/tail feathers from a pigeon and they can still fly - But losing just one or two key feathers from a hawk's wings....? They are fucked. They can't fly or hunt. You need to get a shed feather from a donor bird and carefully cut it exactly right to splint it onto the missing feather - or nurse them until they grow it back.

A magical community that gets its water from magic and lights its fires with magic and fuses their housing materials with magic (like the Burrow) and travels by magic - a tragedy in the community risks kneecapping everyone through depression. No wonder they are historically were spread out and secretive. A few wizarding people amongst a bunch of Muggles is actually much safer - because muggles are hardy, crafty motherfuckers.

But if we have some magic to us that we can't control - that opens the door to cool shit. 'Vibes' - that Muggles don't always like magical folk because they feel weird. Not necessarily evil or bad - just odd. Special. 'Miracles'. You are suddenly healed, or something miraculous happens - your magic manifested into a spell. Wands that probably shouldn't even sense us... to having extreme negative reactions. or perhaps even positive: A muggle wife/husband picking up their partners wand to defend themselves from a spell - and it works. They cut through the spell like a sword. The wand recognized them... and protected them.

Would this mean a muggles magic could be channeled for them? Could an incredibly talented witch/wizard help push a muggles magic through a wand, using their own to help...? Just to be romantic or whatever probably lol

Perhaps we do do magic. Perhaps some of our very oldest practices are magical - or the highest, most refined forms of them are displays of trained, honed muggle magic. Fermentation. Medicine. Farming. Hell, fighting. How much is instinct and having a 'feel' of things magic...?

Magic is an element of the world, in most if not all living things - some animals are more magical than others... but I see no reason to think that magic isn't in everything. EDIT: How much is 'doing something with love' doing it with magic? Being a good cook because you do it 'with love'? Being good at gardening because you do it 'with love'? How much is 'talent' an expression of magic? We already know that Love is a type of magic - or helps to express a particular type of magic. Something instinctual and old and core.

Giving your full attention, with strong intent, with focus, with many hours of condensing your knowledge and wisdom into instinct...

We know how important intent is even outside of a magical sense: A crap thing done earnestly, with effort and love poured into, it has an appealing, attractive quality. It is enchanting. (or to immature people: cringe repulsion... but either way a strong reaction for something that would otherwise be at best uninteresting otherwise.) Is that a form of magic?

Might try and look into it more sometime - but the effects of a Muggle picking up a wand is such a weird topic.

I would have thought that there would be no effect. Muggles don't have magic to channel through the wand, nor any for the wand core to... 'sense'. 'mesh with'. 'like' or 'dislike'. A muggle picking up a wand would be like picking up a twig - at most perhaps feeling some sort of magical hum from an active core, or the core misfiring from latent magic left in it or something.

And yet from memory there are mentions of a Muggle picking up a wand being dangerous. Like the Muggle that founded the American magical school was blown back (i think?), or general warnings of it 'not being safe'.

But why...? Wands are not particularly safe objects - Moody tells harry off for keeping his in his back pocket - but surely that is due to a Wizards latent magic and the bond the core has with their Wizard. Someone jumps out at you and your twitchy wand core fires a spell directly into your ass - because even if you didn't mean to, your magic still flowed through it.

Wands are trusted enough outside of magical hands not to misfire - left on desks and stuff... Would that not be the same thing as a Muggle holding it?

Muggles have a latent magic to us that we can't control. We ARE magical creatures, we just lack the ability to channel it...?

Wands are SUPER PICKY about who holds them... but not so much to animals. Your cat can pick up your wand, but a fellow human cannot. Wands are anti-muggle for some reason...?

Shaking a wand about without channeling magic through it is a dangerous action...? but then surely an animal knocking it, or having it just roll off a table, would be equally dangerous...?

I'm not thinking too hard about this rn, I'm more making a note for later

[gofancyninjaworld]

Hell is truth seen too late

Everything has a flip side

Over the past couple of years, I've made no secret of being happy to see how dynamic characters in the manga have been, being rounded out more and making progress on their issues. The trouble is 'better' isn't the only direction a dynamic character can head in. So, finally, we're onto Garou.

Now, God having made Garou His avatar does mean He has a hand on Garou's steering wheel. But Garou's still of his own mind. So what gives?

Let's cut to an unpleasant truth.

There is a reason 'God' doesn't approach every last desperate and angry person. The reason He leaves people with no instructions other than 'You know what to do with this power' is that there's a rage and a darkness in those people that He finds useful. The reason 'God' has as much a hold on Garou as He does is because He is congruent with the story Garou is telling himself. 'God' doesn't need to play Garou like a puppet -- Garou can do that for himself just fine.

Sure, God is facilitating him, but Garou's tendency to see people as faceless THINGS was already well-established since chapter 81.

Garou treating people as THINGS he has no trouble BREAKING in order to get ahead? That was something he was doing well before he ever hit a hero and put on steroids when he did.

Garou's greed to acquire new skills at any cost? God didn't do that. Garou did.

Garou wanting to hurt people? God didn't do that. Garou did.

Garou thrashing around and not caring about the collateral damage he's causing because he's angry? God didn't do that. Garou did.

That's what makes 'God' so dangerous; He isn't putting anything new in Garou. He's helping Garou potentiate his darker side and go much further, much faster with it. That's part of why Garou doesn't seem interested in fighting God off. Like a virus, it feels like him, because it's constructed from him.

Now hold on a minute, I hear you cry. Isn't Garou a good, kind, sensitive soul? Well, yeah, he is, but being good doesn't mean you don't have your darker sides too. It's just a question of how you nurture it versus the better parts of your nature. Garou has plenty to recommend to him as a character, but unfortunately, he's been telling himself a very harmful story that casts him as a bad guy. That's driven his worse decisions and made him a target for God.

Here's the really bad news. Until Garou tells himself a different story, there's no permanent change for him.

Here's the really good news: the story Garou tells himself is his responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITY. Now there's a word people don't like to see. It implies fault. Responsibility isn't always a matter of fault -- rear-ending someone, sure, it's your fault and your responsibility to make the person whole. A random stranger drops a newborn baby at your doorstep? That's not your fault, but what you choose to do about the baby is your responsibility.

The bad things that happened to Garou aren't his fault. But Garou is the only person who can make what he is making of his experiences. Just as with everybody else, that's his responsibility. As long as he chooses to see himself as the victim and the bad guy and wants to act as a bad guy who just can't help it, the bad outcomes from God will just continue. And eventually, it's not a pretense. Someone once wrote that a persona is a mask that eats into one's face. And God just added acid to that mask...hssss.... someone help our boy see the truth before it's too late.

The reason responsibility is so important is that if Garou sees that he's responsible for the way he sees himself and how he responds to the world, then he will be able to see that he can choose to do differently.

If he chooses to do differently, he can kick 'God' out and he can stop doing this Human Monster thing to become more of who he truly is. If anybody is strong-willed enough to do it, Garou most certainly IS.

If he doesn't accept that responsibility, then the best Saitama can do is to physically break him, but he'll be the same shitty person. Nobody needs that, least of all Garou.

Or let me put it more humourously. Right now, Garou's predicament is like building a house that's happened to suit a god wonderfully such that that god has moved in and is now making an Almighty Nuisance of himself. One can go 'Oh dear, I seem to have Accidentally built a temple for an Evil God, whatever shall I do?' Bad idea: 'I'm just a victim of circumstance, there's nothing I can doooo'. Better idea: 'Damn, that sucks, but I did build this house. However, since I *DID* build this house, that means I know where every brick goes, and if I've built it such that this deity has moved in, I can rebuild it to drive it out.'

I don't know what it'll take to open Garou's eyes to the truth about himself and his need to see things differently. But once he does, I have every faith in him that he'll be able to oppose God. Next to Saitama, I don't know anyone who's stronger-willed.

Whatever it is, may it come soon!

[mbti-notes]

Hello, I've read your study guides and having read them, I've concluded I'm most likely an isfj, though I haven’t completely ruled out esfj. The reason for this question/message is because I've noticed I'm overly dependent on other people for support. I'm now 21, and when I was in high school I thought life would become easier, but the reality is without having someone guiding me I have no idea how to be more independent, and for example, get a job, go to college, get a house/apartment, etc. [1]

[con't: The reason this bothers me is because I now know that in many situations I won't be able to depend on others, and the reality of that hit me like a brick. I'm disabled and I contacted a place that helps disabled people get jobs, I haven’t received a reply yet as of the time I sent this message, but I hope it's a good start. Do you have any tips on how to become more independent? Thank you!]

"Independence" is actually a very big topic because there are a lot of conflicting ways of looking at. Human beings evolved to be social creatures and a lot of our success has been the result of our prowess for cooperation. Like it or not, humans live interdependent lives. This is still very true in modern times, even though everyone seems to have their own thing going on. It is a fact that your life as an individual depends on the hard work of others.

To have a functioning society, everyone has to pitch in and keep things going. We need roads and infrastructure, services like firefighters, businesses to supply our needs and wants, industry to employ the population, etc. I don't know where you're from, but in US culture, a lot of people view dependence/independence as either/or, and they valorize independence without acknowledging the myriad of ways they are dependent.

What you are referring to is the individual side of independence, such as being able to take care of your things on your own. But I mention the bigger picture so that you don't fall into the either/or trap and to ensure you are aware of how cultural values may influence your personal conception of independence. I don't know the nature of your disability, but being physically or intellectually disabled does mean that you are, on average, more dependent on others. This should never be a source of shame because a well-functioning society has an obligation to accommodate a wide range of individual differences if it hopes to maximize opportunities for survival and success.

People aren't born with knowledge about how the world works. We all have to learn it as we go. Life isn't always fair, since some people have more access to knowledge than others. This is why the development of the internet was so revolutionary. All of a sudden, people have practically the entirety of human knowledge at their fingertips. Whatever task you need to complete, from applying for loans to fixing a broken washer, you can access it, as long as you have good research skills. In the time before internet, you had far fewer options.

Of course, it's always nice to have a personal touch, to put trust in mentors and guides that understand us and save us the pain of constant research. However, when you're not lucky enough to have someone beside you, you have to take the initiative to learn on your own, or at least find someone knowledgeable to learn from. You have to nurture the mindset of taking pride in learning new things, growing your skill set, and embracing mistakes as opportunities to do better (which is often related to T function development). One of my favorite things to say is "you can't be good at everything". It's the truth. There is too much specialized knowledge out there for one person to learn, especially if you have to work most of the day just to feed and clothe yourself. But you can still learn the basics of most things and possess a good foundation of general knowledge that grants you a feeling of psychological preparedness.

Dependence is a part of life. While there is pressure at your age to be an independent adult, there should be no shame in leaning on others to allow yourself to feel more supported and at ease. Life can be quite hard and there's no need to make it harder by alienating yourself or drowning yourself in anxiety. Dependence becomes unhealthy only when it starts to interfere with your personal growth. For example, you rely on others too much because the truth is that you want to: run away from hard work, deflect fear of failure, avoid criticism, compensate for feeling unloved/unlovable, etc.

For SFJs, fear or insecurity often plays a big role in their unhealthy dependence. They might fear making the wrong decisions or doing things the wrong way because they take it to mean that they're a "bad" person. If you think in this way, it's time to debunk it, because a "competent" person is not at all in the same category as a "good" person. One is about knowledge, the other about values. Lacking knowledge/skill isn't a moral failing, but it can become a moral failing if you actively reject learning and improving yourself.

Some of the tasks you've mentioned aren't exactly easy for beginners, so it's natural to feel some apprehension or anxiety and fall into self-doubt. Fear doesn't have to run your life. You can't stop yourself from feeling fear because it's a natural reaction to taking risks. But you can take the fear and put it in proper perspective, and make a wise decision about how to move forward despite the fear. This is called being emotionally intelligent, which is something you may want to work on.

Independence is simple in theory: Whatever you can reasonably do on your own, you should always try to do on your own first, before reaching out for assistance. People are motivated to be independent because it's a matter of personal pride. Nobody likes to feel like a drain, a burden, a mooch, or a useless freeloader. It's not good for your self-worth or self-esteem to be too dependent on others.

In reality, though, independence is complicated because it is deeply tied to your individual knowledge, competence, and mastery level. When you're a beginner at something, it's normal to need a teacher to show you the ropes, with the goal being that you should be able to do it yourself in the future. It's important for your self-esteem that you avoid unfairly comparing your beginner phase to someone else's advanced mastery. To be a good learner, you have to be transparent and fair when evaluating yourself. Be honest about your strengths and shortcomings, and be compassionate with yourself in acknowledging how much assistance is required for overcoming the shortcomings you're faced with. Not everything can be achieved alone because not every shortcoming you're faced with is entirely within your control.

SFJs are practical people and like to feel prepared. When confronted with any task, all they really want are clear instructions or linear steps to follow for completing it successfully, so this is what you should look for when building your knowledge base. This is usually possible with most everyday practical tasks, and there are lots of people out there offering up advice about "how to" get a job or buy a home, etc. All you have to do is take advantage of trustworthy sources and learn from them.

But there are some things in life that are more complex and defy clear instructions and linear steps. For example, matters of values, psychology, or spirit usually fall into this category. For these matters, it's good for SFJs to get a wide variety of perspectives and take them into consideration when developing their own way/view.

Remember that, it doesn't matter who you are, most of what you know, you learned from others. Becoming independent involves acknowledging that you are dependent on others for knowledge, but instead of just mindlessly following or imitating, you take the extra step of making the knowledge your own, for example, by tailoring it to fit your unique circumstances or doing something special with it.

[traumacatholic]

Do you know of any tips or tricks for dealing with living with an abusive parent? It's ok if not. I am struggling with my mom's near-constant put-downs, gaslighting, unstated but strict expectations, tendency to lash out physically, and more. I can't move out rn because of money issues, and most of the resources I've found are for after you're in the situation. I pray my rosary a lot and turn to Mama Mary for a nurturing, healthy mother figure, and hole up in my room a lot? And yet--

I'm really sorry that you're having to deal with that. Do you have any commitments that allow you to be away from her for a long period of time? If not, I would suggest trying to limit contact with her as much as you can. I appreciate because of lockdown restrictions (if your area has any) might make this difficult - but something like going out for a walk to get a break from it for an hour or two might help, or going to a park to sit.

I would recommend looking into charities in your local area that deal with this kind of issue. If you contact them and explain your situation, they may be able to offer you better resources and advice for your situation. If you're able to, I would also recommend reaching out to your friends. Any time that you can get away is at least some time away from that hostile environment.

I know it's hard, but remember that your worth and value is not based off of what she says. It's tough, and I've been in that position too - although my mum overtime has definitely reduced the number of putdowns and so on. What's important is that you enjoy the things you do, and you get value and fun out of them. The skills and experiences you have aren't devalued just because she says they are.

I don't think there is a way to navigate that kind of environment with a particular trick. Controlling parents don't actually have a set list of rules. They're more than capable of changing them as it suits. This inconsistency is designed to wear you down. They might not even realise how inconsistent they are. Because they're feeling so attached to their feelings right now in that particular situation, that they don't even think about the rules they gave you another day. It's hard, but remember that these rules aren't created fairly. You can't safely navigate their rules all the time. It's about trying to unlearn the mindset that you're doing something wrong and failing to live up to their rules.

As for particular resource recommendations, some of this might be helpful. Some of these books may be targeted towards people that have left the situation but you might still find a lot of use from them:

https://www.quora.com/What-are-good-books-on-emotional-abusive-parents

https://medium.com/the-virago/11-books-for-healing-childhood-trauma-and-dealing-with-toxic-parents-8c8102f69152

https://www.reddit.com/r/raisedbynarcissists/ - I would encourage you to reach out to such a community. They again may be able to provide more helpful resources. And you can use this as a safe way to vent about your day.

https://bookriot.com/books-for-readers-with-toxic-parents/ - Retreating into fictional books can also be helpful, and while they might not offer direct advice, I do think just hearing stories about lives similar to yours can be helpful.

I'd also encourage anyone who has some advice or resource recommendations to respond.

I will be praying for you, I'm so very sorry you're having to deal with this. I hope you can get to a place of safety soon. God bless you.

[nobodyandheartless]

Relationships and Companionship with Spirits

This post will mainly be about meeting spirits you have either known in past lives or those you met or may meet in this lifetime. It will not apply to those in spirit companion shops, however some of this information in this post is relevant so as always, take what information you believe will help you and leave the rest behind. This post is about personal experiences and also experiences of other spirits who wish to contribute in this topic.

When starting out in spirit work, as you learn how to ward, shield, put up defenses from other spirits or even other witches/ magickal practitioners (basically from anyone who isn't supposed to be there with or without your permission depending on how you set up your defense system), spirit names get mentioned in passing amongst peers or you might even find yourself being spirit bothered. Whatever the case is, there is that decision you should make about whether you want to continue building the relationship or discontinue it altogether.

It's always better to be upfront about your feelings with said spirit about where you stand in terms of how things are going (you can also ask how they feel about it too!), so they know you're okay with the pacing or you want them to slow down or something like that. (Yes it is relationship advice however I felt it was something that needed to be put out there.)

Upon meeting your first spirit (or spirits if they end up coming to you all at once), they may appear to you as some sort of teacher or guide, possibly even appearance-wise different from what others have spoken about some spirit in particular. You might have spoken about them in magickal groups or spiritual circles, and now they come knocking on your door (metaphorically speaking) to see if you're interested in starting a working partnership with them (with or without the possibility of other kinds of relationships you and they themselves would like to have with you).

In most or some cases a working relationship happens where they do services for you and you work together on some projects or mini predicaments that you would like some help and assistance on.

There are spirits who are nurturing and very much the hands-on type when it comes to teaching new students different skills and components, ie., new magickal concepts, a particular way of doing a spell, or unique types of rituals that aren't written in physical books found on this side of the fence (some spirits are very much into rituals). After spending time together and bonding with a spirit your relationship may last for a lifetime (or possibly future lifetimes too) depending on how close you and the other spirit or spirits are.

Spirits (the ones who wish to engage in human interaction) enjoy learning and growing alongside us because it brings a spirit (or spirits) great joy and pleasure to experience adventures that we can share alongside them.

[mslazypotato]

How to Become A Better Person

In this world full of wicked people. Always choose to be a better person.

Most of us believe, happiness is doing what we want as long as we do not trample on people. Going to party, doing drugs, getting drunk and all other earthly things. Without you knowing that all of these things are pushing you to become a wasted person. You are only happy in mind, but not in heart.

Who doesn’t want to become a better person right? The truth is, none of us is perfect and we never will be. But that doesn’t mean we should give up on self-improvement -- we are all on a journey of becoming the person we want to be.

Life can be so hard sometimes, but do not let this bad situations controls you. Better days are more than the wasted one. Always choose happiness that helps you reconcile your inner and outer self.

Here are 5 tips to become a better person.

1. Let go of anger - Uncontrolled anger can create problems in our relationships and even with our health. That's why learning to manage and eventually let go of anger is so important to becoming a better person.

2. Take care of yourself - Self-care is vital for building resilience when facing unavoidable stressors for several reasons. Taking proper care of your body, soul, and mind can keep you in optimum shape for handling stress. That gives you added resilience to manage those challenges in life that we all face, as well as those that may be unique to you.

3. Learn to be friendly- Our relationships can create a haven from stress, and help us to become better person at the same time. These things can help us to be better versions of ourselves. They can also minimize the stress we experience in relationships and make them stronger. And close relationships usually provide plenty of opportunities to practice these skills as you work on improving them, so you can perhaps even appreciate the opportunities when they arise and feel less upset.

4. Don’t make excuses- Blaming your spouse, boss, or clients is fruitless and won't get you very far. Instead of pointing fingers and making excuses about why you aren't happy or successful in your personal or professional life, own your mistakes and learn from them.

5. Practice random acts of kindness- Being kind to others can help give you a sense of purpose and make you feel less isolated.

Try doing something nice for someone at random:

* Pay a compliment to a stranger.

* Buy lunch for your colleague.

* Send a card to a friend.

* Make a donation to someone in need.

Keep in mind that there are many ways to become a better person, and those offered here are just a few. Find what feels most joyous and nurturing and try to build them into your daily life.

#BecomeABetterPerson #MotivationalPost