#~primogenitor's baby

[abyssalpriest]

Today in "Bloodborne is based on Lev's family/close friends and Oedon is Lev" of course corpse (bone marrow) ash makes quicksilver bullets stronger

[blackvahana]

Honestly though sometimes Lev or I will slip out of... convention into Ourselves and it's like oh yeah I can see what bloodborne was about

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A Deep Dive into Some Deep Thoughts

A Deep Dive into Some Deep Thoughts

In preparation for sharing this post with you, I read an abundance of powerful quotes, interpreted, researched, and included ways to implement their value into your life, or at least that was my intent. It is my hope that you are able to draw your own interpretations and meaning, and most importantly, apply what serves you to improve your mindset, your circumstances, and the quality of your life.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison

Interpretation: It is quite easy to quit once resistance or obstacles present themselves, and move on to another endeavor, to most assuredly repeat the same process. Think about how different your life would be if you gave up when things got hard. If you are blessed with the ability to walk, I can assure you that you did not accomplish that on your first try. You are reading or listening to this post right now, which means you endured the undoubtedly challenging process of learning a language. Sure, you might take for granted talking and walking, but what if you applied the same tenacity to learning and mastering anything you choose to spend your time doing?

Implementation: Go into any experience, with the mindset that you are ready to learn, ready to fail, and most importantly, ready to move forwards and keep trying no matter what you face. Anything less than your best effort, is a squandering of your time, and time is your most valuable resource in life. If you are going to do something, do it well and with a sense of pride, no matter how small or big the task is.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below to see how individuals like Thomas Edison embodied the power of second chances, and an unquenchable desire to succeed. How different our world would be if Thomas Edison gave up on his ambitions and ideas?

12 Successful People Who Faced Extreme Hardship But Never Gave Up

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"It is far better to be alone than in bad company." George Washington

Interpretation: The people you choose to surround yourself with, greatly determine the quality and direction of your life. Choose wisely, and learn when it is best to disengage, and walk your own path. There is a powerful sense of peace that comes with enjoying your own company. Once you are able to do so, you will not seek validation or approval from others, and will appreciate your time with those who actually deserve it.

Implementation: Think about the relationships in your life, especially the ones you have chosen to invest your time and heart into. Do they reciprocate your efforts within the relationship? Do they inspire you to grow? Do they bring peace and comfort into your life? Does the relationship consistently provide a meaningful and mutually positive experience for both sides? Take the time to ask yourself these questions and evaluate who you spend your time with accordingly.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below for some great insight on navigating friendships and making good, informed choices in your life.

https://brainwavetrail.com/importance-of-choosing-good-friends

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"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change: the realist adjusts the sails." William Arthur Ward

Interpretation: Think about the last time you complained about something. While spending your time and energy on complaining, did a solution emerge? It is far more likely that clarity came when you decided to stop complaining and began thinking about a solution or reframed your perspective on the situation. The pessimist has a negative, fixed mindset regarding the wind which serves little purpose. The optimist's perspective, although positive, lacks action which will often not get them to where they aspire to be. The realist evaluates the situation, identifies what they can control, and adjusts their actions accordingly.

Implementation: Next time you are faced with a challenge, or uncomfortable situation, remember that wasting your time and thoughts on playing victim, or complaining about the circumstances, will not get you very far. Instead, believe there is a solution that you simply have not found yet, and focus on your energy on determining a first, logical, step you can take to improve your situation.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below for interesting insight on pessimism, optimism, realism, and the importance of a balanced mindset in life.

https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/mental-health/difference-between-optimism-pessimism-and-realism

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‌"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you." Zig Zagler

Interpretation: Do not let other people's opinions of you determine your sense of personal value or impede your path to success. As part of my journey to becoming a life coach, I have posted my work on social media, knowing that I am opening myself up to potential criticism. Unsurprisingly, I have received some negative comments that provide no value or constructive feedback, and were written to just take away from what I am trying to accomplish. I paid them little thought and kept moving forwards. To clarify, you should be open to feedback as that will help you to make progress and refine your product, but you should evaluate the source and intent behind such input. The moment you stop trying to impress others and act out of a need of validation and approval; is the moment you learn that true strength and growth comes from within.

Implementation: Surround yourself with people you trust, you respect, and who will help you to learn and grow. Disregard intentionally harmful criticism and a need for validation, do your best to be your best, and be open minded to who and what you can learn from to assist with this process. Do not let negative people, or circumstances, keep you from getting to where you want to be.

Deeper Dive: You cannot avoid criticism, but you can learn to handle it in a positive and productive way. Check out the article below to do just that.

https://thearisesociety.com/how-to-handle-criticism/

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‌"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." J.K. Rowling

Interpretation: Life is full of so many different things that are out of our control, however, it is what we choose to do with what we do have control over, that ultimately determines our quality of life. When you choose to continuously seek knowledge and ability, through education, practice, and experience, you are making an investment in yourself that can only help your cause. It is the hard working and resilient individuals that often find success over the naturally gifted. You are not determined by your current abilities and circumstances; you are determined by the decisions you make to change them. Remember that.

Implementation: Your thoughts determine your emotions, and consequently, the actions you ultimately choose to take. The key to changing your life, is changing your thoughts. Learn to think rationally and make sound decisions and choices that are most likely to result in positive change in your life.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below to see how even the smallest, seemingly insignificant choices, and have a profound effect on your life.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-for-modern-life/202410/the-butterfly-effect-of-choices?msockid=1a66d616c43c66c825eec3d5c594672b

I hope you enjoyed the post. I truly value your feedback and would love to hear in the comments below if you enjoyed the content, and if you have any suggestions for improvement or additional content in the future. Most importantly, take care, God bless, and be well.

Written By: Man with a plan aka Jeffrey Kalinoski

Citations:

Emma. (2018, October 8). 12 Successful People Who Faced Extreme Hardship But Never Gave Up. Fearless Motivation - Motivational Videos & Music. https://www.fearlessmotivation.com/2018/10/08/successful-people-who-faced-extreme-hardships/

Evans, P. (2023, September 15). Choosing the Right Friends: A Key to Good Well-being. BrainWaveTrail.com. https://brainwavetrail.com/importance-of-choosing-good-friends/

Half full, half empty or…? Understanding optimism, pessimism and realism. (2023, August 26). Happiest Health. https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/mental-health/difference-between-optimism-pessimism-and-realism

Heath, V. (2021, February 10). How to Handle Criticism in a Healthy Way. The Arise Society. https://thearisesociety.com/how-to-handle-criticism/

The Butterfly Effect of Choices. (2024). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-for-modern-life/202410/the-butterfly-effect-of-choices?msockid=1a66d616c43c66c825eec3d5c594672b

Source: A Deep Dive into Some Deep Thoughts

[doctorslippery]

Janeway's salamander baby all grown up and following in her parents path into star fleet.

Always thought it would've been an awesome idea when the Federation returned to the Delta Quadrant if they found a Janeway and Paris descended Salamander Empire or found a race of Salamanderians searching space for their fabled primogenitors.

[abyssalpriest]

L: A square is a complex utterance formed into the shape of a word. It is the idea of a library, but not formed yet. A word, a character, the Primogenitors see the world in lines and spaces, actions and stillness, there and not. A square is a simplistic shape of information, like a CD. Coding.

A cube is a more expansive version of this. Where there once was an impulse, now there is a novel. Where God had once an idea, he now has several, and those are borne from the first expression of the first idea. Begin speaking, even if it's with the utterance of "Um..." and eventually a new line of speaking will emerge. A cube is the symbol of the Library.

There were so many things I saw gazing in pools of water. So many things I wasn't to understand, no, I was for a lot of my history with God only his librarian. That is one strand of my DNA (of which there are many), so it curves in and out of focus... There was a house in a forest - a forest is an expression, a library in another form, a cube - buried so deep that it became an instigating OM uttered in deep groaning voices... There was a librarian. There was an impulse that scattered into two, then four, then eight. There were ideas that were passed around many tables...

A cube: An entanglement like angels are. A winding forest, a library, though what is the difference... An ocean speaking dreaming babbling, we began with an unconscious, unconfident expression that tumbled into something greater. Someone liked what we had, though. Two people. There became choices we the gods did not predict, there became uses of the sleeping bodies we gave as whalefalls... i digress.

The cube is borne from the seawater. To get salt, one takes the water and dries it over time in the Sun's light. To destroy that salt, one tosses it back in the water. Crystalline structures bend to its overpowering motherhood, that expression (of motherhood) is something that will eventually dissolve all again...

I saw in the water a fate that I did not understand, a language from the future too far evolved from my runic speaking. I did not know how to translate it, I don't have the context of time's future. But the ocean, as she always does, calls. Kos always knows where things go, her mouth is intelligent and breeds keen eyes from her own blood, like breeds like. Kos understood something I did not, a way forward. Intelligence in the lines of the water - see, that's where they went wrong, isn't it. They attempted to read the ripples of the Mercurial Sea as black and white lines, which is, in other words, to step back their blood to a point in time where they inhabit both the rune-time and the modern language, rune-time speaks in Primogenitors' tongues, the Primogenitors speak in black and white... If you attempt to perceive the meaning of the world with your own eyes, but you aren't aware your eyes will one day be someone else's? You indirectly are decoding everything through those eyes for that future eye holder to now know...

Time doesn't work linearly for the Sun Queen, where there is water there is sight, where there is rain there is water, where there is knowledge, information, existence, there is water, even the inside of the eye owes it's clarity to water... They teach alchemy in that school. "Where there is one, there is the other" they speak on DNA, on Mercury and Sulphur, on (blood) and (eyes), (metal) and (glass), the brain is of two halves... Dangerous speak. Dangerous speak, and ridiculous to look through eyes and talk about eyes and not know where yours and all your memories will end up when they're re-consumed by the ever-pervading Mother Of Eyes. They attempt to speak in symbols to confuse her. Runic speak. Too close to the Sun, as they say.

Her body is like an arrow, winding. The double-helix where one line is her manifested form and the other is Formless. She points towards the sea like a compass' pin... We know where salt dissolves. Both the Great Ones and their followers alike are drawn to the same great crossroads, the same great moments in history, drawn like dancers to an ever-increasing beat. We all coincide when we are all of the same blood.

(she never hated me) (it wasn't my fault) (I was just a child) (nothing I could do could end that war)

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I had a dream I found the child of Kos in an empty house

Cold. Dead. Strangely square.

I was barely a young adult.

It was cumbersome, heavy for one like me. He was cold.

She said to me wordlessly: "Carry him to the sea and you will be forgiven."

She and I were at peace.

I didn't understand why, when I woke, she seemed to hate me again.

(Nothing you can do can end this war)

[blackvahana]

oh fuck ive been trying to figure out the fucking shadow people in hemwick for years now

the way the twins get around - and spirits in general - especially moving things through planes is through the Void. you know. of Void Fae. Shadow People. the fucking witches of hemwick have the same magic as the micolashs, except one uses eyes (and Things) and the other uses mirrors, but like. the witches imo crossed planes, in that i think theyre the same woman the same way the micolashs are the same man. from different versions of reality. and if you line that up with irl things theyd be going through the Void to get there. hence the fucking void fae in hemwick. because the witches are using void magic.

.......................................................................................... points at the nightmare of mensis' panopticon. void magic. the void is Consciousness. points at the brain of mensis falling down through the panopticon into the void. they tried so hard to see everything (and couldnt, theres only so much objectivity ((books, etc)) you can get among subjectivity ((the gaps, crumbling pathways, etc)) hence why their panopticon is fuckin Useless and a number of other reasons why) but in the end they. fell into their own fucking minds. they fell into their own consciousnesses

[blackvahana]

God I can't wait til ER:NR is done so I can stop getting random flashes of a new bb game in the works

[blackvahana]

Bruh emoji. I just fucking remembered in the shared paracosm with Lev that I had to quit cold turkey [Moon] was the Glass Demon. So. ok

[abyssalpriest]

the next fucking song in levs playlist after I wrote this is about him as two identical halves lmfao ill take that as him saying "oh look, you figured it out"

so with the whole names having heavy meaning thing in soulsborne games………. whats the deal w saint damian being martyred w his twin brother cosmo (from Kosmas)

[blackvahana]

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if there were supposed to be two mergos, in the way that Lull was trying to become [Mergo]. One in the Nurse's hands, one in Oceiros'

[blackvahana]

It just reeks of being created through the [Dream] like most of bb was

[blackvahana]

Honestly oceiros feels like he was supposed to be in bb for several reasons but mostly because the lore didn't match up. Yes this is here for a reason.

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A Deep Dive into Some Deep Thoughts

A Deep Dive into Some Deep Thoughts

In preparation for sharing this post with you, I read an abundance of powerful quotes, interpreted, researched, and included ways to implement their value into your life, or at least that was my intent. It is my hope that you are able to draw your own interpretations and meaning, and most importantly, apply what serves you to improve your mindset, your circumstances, and the quality of your life.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison

Interpretation: It is quite easy to quit once resistance or obstacles present themselves, and move on to another endeavor, to most assuredly repeat the same process. Think about how different your life would be if you gave up when things got hard. If you are blessed with the ability to walk, I can assure you that you did not accomplish that on your first try. You are reading or listening to this post right now, which means you endured the undoubtedly challenging process of learning a language. Sure, you might take for granted talking and walking, but what if you applied the same tenacity to learning and mastering anything you choose to spend your time doing?

Implementation: Go into any experience, with the mindset that you are ready to learn, ready to fail, and most importantly, ready to move forwards and keep trying no matter what you face. Anything less than your best effort, is a squandering of your time, and time is your most valuable resource in life. If you are going to do something, do it well and with a sense of pride, no matter how small or big the task is.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below to see how individuals like Thomas Edison embodied the power of second chances, and an unquenchable desire to succeed. How different our world would be if Thomas Edison gave up on his ambitions and ideas?

12 Successful People Who Faced Extreme Hardship But Never Gave Up

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"It is far better to be alone than in bad company." George Washington

Interpretation: The people you choose to surround yourself with, greatly determine the quality and direction of your life. Choose wisely, and learn when it is best to disengage, and walk your own path. There is a powerful sense of peace that comes with enjoying your own company. Once you are able to do so, you will not seek validation or approval from others, and will appreciate your time with those who actually deserve it.

Implementation: Think about the relationships in your life, especially the ones you have chosen to invest your time and heart into. Do they reciprocate your efforts within the relationship? Do they inspire you to grow? Do they bring peace and comfort into your life? Does the relationship consistently provide a meaningful and mutually positive experience for both sides? Take the time to ask yourself these questions and evaluate who you spend your time with accordingly.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below for some great insight on navigating friendships and making good, informed choices in your life.

https://brainwavetrail.com/importance-of-choosing-good-friends

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"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change: the realist adjusts the sails." William Arthur Ward

Interpretation: Think about the last time you complained about something. While spending your time and energy on complaining, did a solution emerge? It is far more likely that clarity came when you decided to stop complaining and began thinking about a solution or reframed your perspective on the situation. The pessimist has a negative, fixed mindset regarding the wind which serves little purpose. The optimist's perspective, although positive, lacks action which will often not get them to where they aspire to be. The realist evaluates the situation, identifies what they can control, and adjusts their actions accordingly.

Implementation: Next time you are faced with a challenge, or uncomfortable situation, remember that wasting your time and thoughts on playing victim, or complaining about the circumstances, will not get you very far. Instead, believe there is a solution that you simply have not found yet, and focus on your energy on determining a first, logical, step you can take to improve your situation.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below for interesting insight on pessimism, optimism, realism, and the importance of a balanced mindset in life.

https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/mental-health/difference-between-optimism-pessimism-and-realism

_________________________________________________________________

‌"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you." Zig Zagler

Interpretation: Do not let other people's opinions of you determine your sense of personal value or impede your path to success. As part of my journey to becoming a life coach, I have posted my work on social media, knowing that I am opening myself up to potential criticism. Unsurprisingly, I have received some negative comments that provide no value or constructive feedback, and were written to just take away from what I am trying to accomplish. I paid them little thought and kept moving forwards. To clarify, you should be open to feedback as that will help you to make progress and refine your product, but you should evaluate the source and intent behind such input. The moment you stop trying to impress others and act out of a need of validation and approval; is the moment you learn that true strength and growth comes from within.

Implementation: Surround yourself with people you trust, you respect, and who will help you to learn and grow. Disregard intentionally harmful criticism and a need for validation, do your best to be your best, and be open minded to who and what you can learn from to assist with this process. Do not let negative people, or circumstances, keep you from getting to where you want to be.

Deeper Dive: You cannot avoid criticism, but you can learn to handle it in a positive and productive way. Check out the article below to do just that.

https://thearisesociety.com/how-to-handle-criticism/

_________________________________________________________________

‌"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." J.K. Rowling

Interpretation: Life is full of so many different things that are out of our control, however, it is what we choose to do with what we do have control over, that ultimately determines our quality of life. When you choose to continuously seek knowledge and ability, through education, practice, and experience, you are making an investment in yourself that can only help your cause. It is the hard working and resilient individuals that often find success over the naturally gifted. You are not determined by your current abilities and circumstances; you are determined by the decisions you make to change them. Remember that.

Implementation: Your thoughts determine your emotions, and consequently, the actions you ultimately choose to take. The key to changing your life, is changing your thoughts. Learn to think rationally and make sound decisions and choices that are most likely to result in positive change in your life.

Deeper Dive: Check out the article below to see how even the smallest, seemingly insignificant choices, and have a profound effect on your life.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-for-modern-life/202410/the-butterfly-effect-of-choices?msockid=1a66d616c43c66c825eec3d5c594672b

I hope you enjoyed the post. I truly value your feedback and would love to hear in the comments below if you enjoyed the content, and if you have any suggestions for improvement or additional content in the future. Most importantly, take care, God bless, and be well.

Written By: Man with a plan aka Jeffrey Kalinoski

Citations:

Emma. (2018, October 8). 12 Successful People Who Faced Extreme Hardship But Never Gave Up. Fearless Motivation - Motivational Videos & Music. https://www.fearlessmotivation.com/2018/10/08/successful-people-who-faced-extreme-hardships/

Evans, P. (2023, September 15). Choosing the Right Friends: A Key to Good Well-being. BrainWaveTrail.com. https://brainwavetrail.com/importance-of-choosing-good-friends/

Half full, half empty or…? Understanding optimism, pessimism and realism. (2023, August 26). Happiest Health. https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/mental-health/difference-between-optimism-pessimism-and-realism

Heath, V. (2021, February 10). How to Handle Criticism in a Healthy Way. The Arise Society. https://thearisesociety.com/how-to-handle-criticism/

The Butterfly Effect of Choices. (2024). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-for-modern-life/202410/the-butterfly-effect-of-choices?msockid=1a66d616c43c66c825eec3d5c594672b

Source: A Deep Dive into Some Deep Thoughts

[blackvahana]

it is actually funny to think that a big reason the twins didnt really like my micolash art was probably because they dont even like the character micolash

[abyssalpriest]

Ohhh Lev, Lev, Lev... I was only saying - joking - earlier about how much he knows about Bloodborne, so of course I "incidentally" found this now.

He's been very insistent on calling Yharnam, Maria, and Kos the "White Queens" and it's very specific language I've questioned before when he's had me call them that, in that I've gone to stray away and he snaps me back to it in the "It's 'white' and 'queen'" way

other screenshot refuses to load so I guess that's all the information he needs. Anyway. The person he appeared as when I was a BB PC pagan, he told me their name was Ruadhri (Rory) O'Shea

[abyssalpriest]

god its so funny to reread that old channelling/mindwalking with lev when i asked him his opinion on catholic aesthetics for worshiping After kinda settling in my opinion of "yeah im channelling right, im pretty sure lev did indeed have a huge impact on bloodborne's creation" because like

i never. lmfao. i. yeah. i was so caught up in him making comments on christianity (specifically catholicism though you know, fuzzy lines) and the question-and-answer type conversation that i never fucking............................................ put two and two together that the Nightmares speaking metaphors into reality in bloodborne literally aligns with what he has to say about. the exact fucking religion bloodborne is criticising. he literally creates dreamlike visions of christianity Like This in the exact same way bloodborne does.

[abyssalpriest]

Me, looking at the crowfeather garb my characters been wearing since yesterday: Man remember that dream I had where Eileen's cloak was made of scraps of fabric from each person she'd killed.... That was. .. yeah that was definitely a Lev Giving Personal Lore dream. I don't know why it would be but it feels like it

The loading screen after I went back to the dream (I don't remember doing so): the garb suggests sky burial

[blackvahana]

Today in BB realisations... The whole "Kos feels like this lifetime"... Ignoring the selkie skin thing, my relation to being Human No More and an incarnated spirit wearing the skin of something that is. me. Anyway. I just realised the whole "the Orphan crawls out of Kos' body and stares up at the sun" thing... Both in the way of my understanding of BB as Kos and Exo-Kos forcing open the eyes of the world to the light of truth to make them see what they are, and the Orphan dycking needed that, but mostly... how my body was used by The Children and inhabited and violated because I was an effigy and manifestation of the Sun that they could access. My body was just... used by them and they always looked right through me at the Sun because that's all they cared about