#Discernment

[carpethedamndiemdejavu]

- James Baldwin talking about Love

[creature-wizard]

Some ways to recognize AI generated images (other than counting the fingers!)

Hey folks! Since a lot of people out there are still getting taken in by AI images, I thought I'd do a post to help you spot some common tells in AI generated imagery. (All of these images come from Pixabay.) Since this turned out to be a really long post, I've put the rest of it under the cut.

Unnatural shininess and smoothness

AI generated images frequently have an unnatural smoothness to them. Here's a really obvious example:

These are supposed to be blueberries, but they're way too shiny. They look more like glass than actual fruit!

Here's an example that's a little less obvious:

At first glance, it's easy to miss that this is a procedurally generated image. But if you take a moment and look close, you can see an unnatural smoothness to this image. Compare with this real photograph below:

The real photo has a slight graininess to it, plus the berries themselves display more texture.

Here are more images displaying unnatural smoothness:

Exaggerated facial and body proportions

If a person or animal in an image that appears to be a photograph has cartoonish or caricaturish proportions, that's a sign the image is AI generated.

First, we'll start with a really obvious example. While I don't think the person who had this generated meant for it to be taken as photorealistic, it's still a good example of exaggerated proportions.

Now here's the less obvious example:

If you just glanced at this image, you might think this was a real child. But if you look for a moment longer, you'll notice that her head is slightly too big for her body proportions, and her eyes are slightly too big and round. (And of course, her toes are messed up.)

For comparison, here's a real child:

The real child's head is smaller, and the eyes don't have that cartoony look.

Here's an image of a baby that could pass as real at first glance... until you realize the eyes are too big and round, and it's making Dreamworks face! (Also, the brows and lashes are unnaturally smooth and the skin looks plasticky!)

For comparison, here's a real baby:

Melty-looking detailwork

AI images that are supposed to depict fantasy, divine, and historical figures often feature an extreme level of detailing. But if you look close, you'll see that this detailwork is usually a mess.

Here's a very obvious example:

If you look at her tiara, you can see that the center gem is actually floating above the rest, which is a dead giveaway that this is procedurally generated. Also, her tiara lacks symmetry and evenness where it should have it.

Here's another example:

Again, this is clearly a piece that should have symmetry in the metalwork, but has that uneven melty look so common in AI imagery.

And a less obvious example:

This one isn't as extreme as the others, but if you're familiar with the way AI "melts" details, you can recognize its work. (Also, her right earring is lower than it should be, and where her face is clearly meant to imitate an oil painting, her dress looks like a watercolor painting!)

Meanwhile, here's a real photograph of a tiara:

I'd also like to emphasize here that asymmetry on its own doesn't indicate AI! Many people create asymmetrical designs on purpose. The thing to really watch out for is melty-looking shapes and unevenness in things that shouldn't look melty or uneven.

Unnatural crispness and detail

AI image generators often lean toward high-contrast tones, which frequently makes images look unnaturally crisp. Here's a really obvious example:

Let's compare with a real photo of the Sphinx!

Quite a bit of difference, huh?

This faux Greek statue might be a bit harder:

This appears to depict a Greek-styled statue, but - look at the face! The crispness in the light and shadows gives this away as AI generated. (There's also no staining on the face, even though we see it on the next.)

For comparison, a real statue:

This has turned into a huge post, so I'm gonna call this good for now. Not each and every AI generated image will have these tells, but you'll be able to recognize a lot more AI generated images if you keep them in mind. If you'd like to get even better at recognizing AI generated images, you might go to the website I got them from - Pixabay - and search for "AI generated." Load the pictures at higher resolutions, pay attention to the details, and compare them with human-mage images. While you'll find that many AI generated images are very hard to distinguish from human-made ones, you'll start picking up on more of AI's idiosyncracies.

[succulentsiren]

Protect your energy by using your discernment. Not everything is going to be for you. Not everyone is going to be for you. There are certain environments that are not suited for you. Stop responding and reacting, to every little thing sent to trigger you. When it doesn’t sit naturally with your energy, let it pass you.

[thatsherastro]

Saw this tweet on Twitter

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR :

- 12H Placements,

- Pisces Venus ,

- Venus-Neptune

- Neptune in the 7H & 8H

- Neptune in the 2H

Explanation Below ⬇️

With the placements listed above, oddly enough If you feel bad for your potential person you probably shouldn’t be dating them. Alot of people use sympathy as a way to manipulate you. People can sense your willingness to give & your savior complex.They WILL take full advantage of that.

This goes for any type of relationship You need boundries AND discernment with these placements because you attract alot of different ppl and some do have ulterior motives. Save that grace and compassion for yourself & ppl that deserve it. The more you let these types of people in the more it becomes self sabotage. Your self worth & ability to be loved shouldn’t be dependent on your ability to give to others.

[iambrillyant]

“your discernment will take you further than anyones opinions or ideas could ever take you. intuition has always been your compass.”

— billy chapata

[devouredbyflame]

Being so afraid of being wrong that you can’t move is actually the worst thing you could do for your practice.

You aren’t imposing on anyone.

You aren’t insulting the Gods. Arguably, you don’t actually know what would be considered insulting unless you’ve actually asked Them.

You’re not going to be beaten up and told you are the worst devotee ever.

You aren’t going to be told by any Deity you are morally imbalanced or impure.

The only thing the Gods are actually concerned with is the ability to get you to listen to Them which means peeling away layers and layers of trauma, biases, and patterns that take you away from Them. They would not forcibly remove you from Their attentions just because you wanted to try something new or do something that no one else is doing.

The ultimate goal of any Divine relationship for either side should always be to draw nearer to Them, not be pushed away because your discernment is inaccurate while you are learning.

[spectre777]

[astrosouldivinity]

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝑬𝒚𝒆: ⁺⋆🧿⋆⁺ (𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚃𝚑𝚛𝚎𝚎)

𝑬𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝑬𝒚𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑼𝒔𝒆:

1. 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚-𝑺𝒊𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 (➖)

• Recruiting Allies: They recruit other people to help with undermining you, knowing they can't succeed alone.

• Obsessive Monitoring: They engage in gang-stalking behavior, fixating on you, plotting and praying on your downfall.

• Controlling Behavior: They nitpick and belittle you, trying to manipulate your emotions and provoke reactions.

• One-Sided Relationships: You invest your energy into them, but they offer nothing in return. Essentially, pouring into an empty cup, leaving you drained and feeling entitled to your energy.

• Deteriorating Health: Their influence can manifest in negative effects on your well-being, leading to visible changes such as decreased vitality, increased illness, and persistent brain fog.

2. 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 👹

• Gaslighting: They make you question your reality through passive-aggressive tactics, engaging in psychological warfare that is truly diabolical. This involves throwing stones and hiding their hands, creating confusion that drives you to doubt your perceptions and feel like you’re going crazy.

• Isolation: Following a smear campaign, you may find yourself ostracized, leaving you vulnerable and unprotected. This isolation is even more distressing if you don’t fully understand what’s happening.

• Existential Neglect: They act as if you don’t exist, undermining your self-worth and causing you to doubt yourself. This behavior pushes you to seek their validation, aiming to disconnect you from your true self.

3. 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖 🪢

• Commitment to Misunderstanding: They are dedicated to misinterpreting you, and people who dislike you will always find faults, fueled by a relentless desire to undermine you.

• Projection: They impose their limiting perceptions on you, trying to box you into a version they can control.

• Stagnation: They resist your growth, attempting to keep you in a state where they had the most control over you, and project their own lack of evolution onto you.

4. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 🪬

1. Wear Protective Crystals: Utilize stones such as black tourmaline, obsidian, and smoky quartz. Wear evil eye jewelry, and incorporate protective practices like spell jars, mantras, and visualization techniques.

• I create evil eye-themed jewelry, crystal jewelry, and spell jars, which will be available for purchase soon. 💟

• 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝙹𝚊𝚛𝚜 🌱🫙

2. Pray for Protection: If necessary, consider return-to-sender or freeze spells. However, these are most effective when you know the source of the negativity. Identifying the evil eye source can be challenging, especially in omnipresent situations.

• 𝚁𝚎𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚂𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛/𝙵𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚣𝚎 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕

3. Practice Energetic Detachment: Employ the "grey rock" method—remain unresponsive and stoic. By becoming an emotionless force, you deprive them of the energy they seek to access.

4. Embrace Your Inner Power: Recognize that they are sending negative energy towards you. Channel that energy back to them, transmuting it into your own strength. Remember, these individuals are ultimately weak; their attempts to bring you down are driven by a desire to feel powerful and in control.

𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝 1

𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝 2

𝚃𝚒𝚙 𝙹𝚊𝚛 🫙🙏🏿

𝙼𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝

𝙽𝚘 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍. 𝙷𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛, 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚝: @𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢 🖤

*✧🧿 *✧･ﾟ🧿✧･ﾟ🧿 *✧･ﾟ🧿✧･ﾟ🧿 *✧･ﾟ🧿✧*

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚕𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚕 𝚎𝚢𝚎. 𝙸 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚌 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎, 𝚊𝚜 𝙸 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚜. 𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚌 𝚚𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏, 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙. 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎; 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚊 𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚢. 😓

©𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝙰𝚕𝚕 𝚁𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎𝚍.

[hermajestyimher]

Let's Discuss: Monitoring Spirits

Have you ever noticed each time you open your mouth prematurely to someone, that somehow things end up falling apart? Or how certain people seem oddly interested in what is happening in your life but are never willing to share nearly as much information about themselves as they request from you? Behind the smiles and seemingly happy faces of many people lies a sinister agenda: the desire to keep tabs on those they envy or perceive as threats. These individuals often gather information about your life, not out of genuine interest, but to find ways to create stumbling blocks in your path. Whether consciously or subconsciously, they seek to undermine your progress and sow seeds of doubt and confusion.

The Deceptive Facade

These monitoring spirits often disguise themselves as friends or acquaintances who appear supportive. They pretend to be friendly and interested in your well-being, but sooner or later, their true colors begin to show. You might notice their persistent questioning about your plans and aspirations, seemingly innocuous at first. However, you may also start noticing a pattern: each time you share your goals with them, things don’t seem to go as planned. Their presence might be followed by stagnation or unexpected setbacks in your life.

Look closely, and you'll see behind their fake friendly faces that their stares often reek of resentment and hidden animosity. They might offer insincere compliments or feign interest in your achievements, but their underlying motives are anything but supportive. Recognizing these subtle signs can be difficult, especially when you want to believe the best in people. However, discernment is your greatest tool in uncovering these hidden agendas.

The Power of Discernment

When you develop discernment, you gain the ability to uncover the lies and manipulations of these monitoring spirits before they can cause significant harm. Discernment allows you to see through the facade, distinguishing genuine allies from those who merely pretend to be in your corner. It empowers you to trust your instincts and make informed decisions about whom to confide in and rely upon.

Be cautious of those who pretend to be on your side but whose actions, when put to the test, reveal a disinterest in genuinely supporting you. Real friends and allies are those who celebrate your successes and are there to uplift you during challenges. They don’t use your vulnerabilities against you or harbor secret resentment.

Monitoring Spirits in Your Circle

Monitoring spirits can exist within your circle of friends, family, or even romantic relationships. Sometimes, the person you least expect is secretly hoping for your downfall. They may exhibit behavior that seems supportive on the surface but subtly undermines your confidence and progress. They might ask intrusive questions about your life, probing for weaknesses or areas they can exploit.

In romantic relationships, these spirits may appear as partners who seem loving and attentive but harbor jealousy towards your achievements. They might downplay your successes, subtly discouraging you from pursuing your goals under the guise of concern or practicality. Recognizing these signs is crucial to protecting your energy and maintaining control over your life’s narrative.

Protecting Yourself from Monitoring Spirits

To safeguard yourself from these negative influences, adopt a mindset of caution and self-preservation. Here are a few strategies to consider:

Keep Your Plans Private: Resist the urge to share every detail of your life with everyone. The less information these spirits have, the less ammunition they possess to use against you. Keep your goals and aspirations close to your heart, sharing them only with those who have proven themselves trustworthy and supportive.

Trust Actions Over Words: Pay close attention to the actions of those around you rather than their words. People with genuine intentions will show their support through consistent actions, not empty promises. Observe how they react during your successes and challenges—do they celebrate with you or seem indifferent?

Build a Supportive Network: Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you. Seek out friendships and relationships with those who have demonstrated loyalty and integrity over time. A strong support network will provide encouragement and guidance, helping you navigate life's ups and downs.

Develop Emotional Intelligence: Enhance your ability to read people and situations accurately. Emotional intelligence allows you to understand the motives and intentions behind others’ actions. It helps you respond appropriately and protect yourself from potential harm.

Set Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries with those who exhibit monitoring spirit tendencies. Distance yourself from individuals who consistently undermine or question your decisions. Protecting your emotional well-being requires prioritizing your own peace of mind.

Practice Mindfulness and Intuition: Regularly engage in mindfulness practices, such as meditation, prayer, or journaling, to strengthen your intuition. When you’re in tune with your inner self, you’re better equipped to recognize when something feels off or when someone’s intentions aren’t genuine.

Ultimately, safeguarding yourself against monitoring spirits is about cultivating a strong sense of self-awareness and trusting your instincts. If you are a Christian it also involves having a deep connection to God so he can allow you to see past the physical and into the spiritual. By being mindful of who you allow into your inner circle and remaining vigilant against those who wish you harm, you can protect your journey toward success and happiness.

[carpethedamndiemdejavu]

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Schopenhauer wrote this paragraph 150+ years ago, and it’s still true

[silvertear1108]

AMULET // TALISMAN

How to protect yourself, repel negativity or return evil to the sender, remove evil eye? CARRY AN AMULET.

AMULET, also called TALISMAN, is an object either natural or hand made and believed to be endowed with special powers to protect or bring good luck/ fortune in specific life area. There are thousands of things available for usage as long as you believe in it's power and activate it or someone activates it for you. A bit bellow I will list some protection amulets as they are really needed nowadays. We live in a harsh world. When making an amulet you can inscribe on a stone, carry a small image or charm of mentioned thing or even an item itself. You can also incorporate said thing into the spell. Usually amulet is made of sturdier material such as metal, most usual one, while talismans can be made of paper. They come under the same at the end there is just the difference in materials. Usually when amulet is made you need to do so with intentions and belief, so it can work perfectly. Amulets are carried on a person or kept in the place that is the desired sphere. - (ex. protection in career, at work in desk put few mustard seeds) Ultimately the power is all in the mind and a persons emotional and spiritual vibration.

PROTECT YOURSELF

🍓BAY LEAF ➸ protection against evil and spells. 🍓CARAWAY SEED ➸ protect child from illness. 🍓BUSKEYE ➸ protection, draws money. 🍓HORN (sheep, ram, cow) ➸ ward of evil eye, vinitity. 🍓LUCKY HAND ROOT ➸ return evil to sender. 🍓MUSTARD SEED ➸ good luck, protection. 🍓ONION BULB ➸ absorbs evil. 🍓SCARAB ➸ ward evil, eternal life. 🍓GARLIC CLOVE ➸ repel evil. 🍓VIOLETS (flower) ➸ protection and boosting spiritual power. 🍓DAISIES ➸ used for love divination, protection against everything and for increasing luck.

I will make a post about ingredients used in kitchen which can be used in spells. For all my kitchen witches ♡ Follow me and stay tuned.

I would appreciate if you could add me on instagram, I will be sharing some tips there and will hold lives on which I will do tarot/ astrology readings, one question free of course.

IG: reina.priestess

(just click on username and ofc I will follow back)

THANK YOU, BE BLESSED.

[iambrillyant]

“july, melt my self-doubt in love and coat my intentions in layers of truth. soak my discernment in buckets of clarity so i can let go of what isn’t mine, clear the debris from older parts of myself that i’ve outgrown so i can see the path back to me. pave new avenues for growth.”

— billy chapata

[apostolum]

Marriage is a vocation centered in choice. They (spouses) choose to love the person before them; whether they are smiling, frowning, destitute, poor, etc.

If and when we choose Christ over and over again in our vocation, there will be trials that come our way. In that moment, we must remember who it is in the boat with us; Jesus, who can calm the storm in an instant.

And He said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. - Mt. 8:26

A reflection from the homily at mass this evening.

[soiledlight]

"The absence or presence of compassion is the central test for discerning whether something is 'of God.' As the primary gift of the Spirit, compassion is the primary sign of spiritual growth." -Marcus J. Borg

[thepeacefulgarden]