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Behold. Feet.

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PLEASE DO NOT USE TIKTOK AS A RESOURCE FOR HELLENIC POLYTHEISM

Tiktok is probably one of THE WORST places to learn about REAL hellenic polytheism because it is rampant with misinformation and most creators are only interested in views and parroting misinformation THEY heard. Yes there are some great and informative creators on there to learn about the hellenic gods but they are far and few in-between.

INSTEAD if you're new to the religion and have no clue where to start researching/learning, here are a few phenomenal creators on here with wonderful and informative posts!

@wisdom-devotee has an amazing guide for starting out in hellenic polytheism

@seasaltdevotion also recently made a fantastic post on resources for starting out

@crazycatsiren has a SUPER long list of resources and research material

@khaire-traveler has possibly the greatest list on subtle deity worship for just about every god

Please actually learn from those of us that truly love and covet this religion and spread information that will truly benefit you.

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☀️ Subtle Apollon Worship 🏹

Singing/listening to your favorite songs; this applies to any music, though

Listening to music while studying

Playing any instrument

Dedicating a journal to writing poetry or stories

Reading poetry books; reading ancient poetry/stories (especially ancient Greek poetry/stories)

Dancing to any music of your choice

Setting reminders to take medication on time; taking your medication in general

Taking care of your body physically, such as brushing one's teeth or taking a shower

Taking a walk on a sunny day; basking in the warmth of the light

Keeping a pic of him in your wallet

Wearing jewelry that reminds you of him

Keeping imagery of light/the sun, lyres, instruments, music, swans, cranes, or ravens around

Getting a wolf, swan, or dolphin stuffed animal

Anything to do with positive and healthy self-wellness

Learning archery

Learning to do divination outside of the obvious (the obvious being tarot, runes, and pendulums, for example; not obvious would be cartomancy, pyromancy, carromancy, shufflomancy, etc.)

Doing homework (yes, really)

Being kind to yourself when you're having a difficult time

Placing positive affirmations on somewhere you'd see them everyday, especially ones about things you're proud of

Checking in with yourself emotionally throughout the day; how are you feeling? What are some good things that have happened so far? What are some not so good things?

Learning about philosophy and taking note of your thoughts on the topic

Learning more about yourself (e.g. make a list of things you enjoy, try new hobbies, experiment with new outfits, etc.)

Expressing yourself through art of any kind

Having a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)

Keeping a personal journal/diary - somewhere where you can keep track of your thoughts and feelings

Practice compassion and patience, especially with yourself

Continue learning throughout your life; interesting topics, philosophy, music, psychology, physical health, etc.

Learn about any medical conditions you or a loved one has

Learn about your healthcare options and medical rights (HIPPA in the US)

Support education forward, humanitarian, healthcare, or homeless shelter organizations

Volunteer at a homeless shelter

Donate clothes, toys, hygiene kits, and other items; hygiene kits are always needed

Be kind to children; play with them if offered

Make a list of things that make you feel human throughout the year - moments where you feel present, content, and alive

Sharpen your mind; play memory or mentally stimulating games

Practice drawing, painting, or similar artistic activities

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May add more later! For now, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Apollo. I hope it helps someone, and take care, y'all! 🧡

Link to Subtle Worship Master list

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Dick having 27 jobs and Tim being Like That are both consequences of that thing where you grow up assuming you’ll die young, taking your inevitable death for granted, and then somehow you don’t, you hit adulthood and go what now? I was never supposed to live this long. What now?

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*Dick opens the door on Tim and Tim slams his computer shut*

Dick: Hey, it’s just you and me for dinner, I’ll see you later?

Tim: Yeah.

Dick: Cool.

*Dick closes the door and then quickly opens it back up*

Dick: Hah! I knew it! What are you hiding?

Tim: Porn!

Dick: Don’t lie to me!

Tim: Fine. I’m working the case Bruce told me not to work.

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ngl if a bi girl is talking about a hot guy and shes like “im so gay” you dont get to be like “but-” no buts. shes feeling queer about it.

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Today is the only day you can reblog this.

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Queer as in an "identity is fluid and descriptors can be imprecise so I prefer a more general term" sort of way but also queer in a "What are you, a cop?" sort of way.

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If you have Spotify reblog this and tag what your number one song on your “on repeat” playlist is.

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The diagnostic process of narcissistic personality disorder is ridiculous.

If I think that it runs in my family, and that I see those traits in my father, and his mother, then it’s barely questioned, because whether or not they have the disorder isn’t important to how their behavior affects me. So many therapists will then treat you and give you advice based on the assumption that your family members do in fact have the disorder.

But if I say that I have a history of lying, of manipulating of hurting people, then things change a bit.

I don’t hurt people on purpose. I don’t actually enjoy that. I don’t manipulate people on purpose, but I do steer conversations away from other peoples’ struggles and towards my own.

If I say that almost everything I’ve ever said to my mother is a lie, that should be concerning, right?! It shouldn’t matter that I lie for the same reasons as what I assume everyone else does. To make myself look better, to protect myself, to avoid conflict.

If I say that everything I’ve ever done and said was wrong it’s the intention of making myself look better and meant to draw more people close to me, does that not sound like narcissism? Does everything I’ve said not fit that?

And yet if I lay all of that out to any therapist, and ask if I do have that disorder, I consistently get the response, “A narcissist wouldn’t see anything wrong with those behaviors and wouldn’t even think to ask, so no.”

But that can’t be entirely true can it?? I’m genuinely asking. I want to be educated. I want to know.

Because what if a narcissist just manages to recognize that in order to keep people close to them, in order to continue getting that love and attention, they can’t be pushing people away with obvious narcissistic behaviors?

Maybe I don’t understand, but if it’s a personality disorder, doesn’t that mean at least a bit of it is beyond their control? So isn’t it at all possible for them to look up and see the damage they’ve done and regret?

I want to be clear, I’m not justifying these behaviors at all. I’m not justifying the people who display them, and I’m not belittling the experiences of people who have experienced abuse because of these people.

I’m just trying to understand. Because I see these traits in myself, and I want to get better, but I don’t even know how to ask for help without the response being that “you don’t need help, because if you needed help, you wouldn’t know to ask for help.”

I don’t know. I’m confused. I’m slightly scared. Any input would be appreciated.

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The Reynolds Pamphlet.

breaking: man responds to allegations by creating more allegations

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'you wouldn't pirate a-' i would steal anything from any company. anything in the world. i dont even want it i just hate you

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Real.

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Oh no, anyway

funny as hell next question

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Jujutsu Kaisen / Various interviews of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg / David Croft

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