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Sketch of Idun

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- A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Becky Chambers // kagonekoshiro

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Iduna by Faun. This song evokes the feelings of Spring. The celebration, unknown possibilities. Budding love, up to the nervousness of a crush. For the best effect, turn on this song before looking over the Spring Series.

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Another attempt at writing prayers, loosely based on the galdralag meter. This time to Bragi for inspiration!

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ANHEDONIA REMEDIES!

GET YOUR ANHEDONIA REMEDIES HERE!

if you are lost in the rut, i am begging you to read this essay by Sasha Chapin suggesting what, essentially, my take, are potential jump-starts back into living life in real time. like actually experiencing experiences

do it now! don’t lose months, years, or decades! there is a life beyond doomscrolling, and it’s finite (sorry. sorry. i know okay)

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Idun's Return to Valhalla, Constantin Hansen

Hail the gentle Lady of the orchards 💚

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How I join skeins

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Frigg, Bragi, Idun, and Surtr

Art by me, ink on paper

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we will survive. not because it will be easy, but because we must

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“I don’t want to be a burden” you’re more like a relief, a gift, a blessing actually

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speak nicely to yourself. speak to yourself like a friend, because you’d never say the negative things you say to yourself to your friend. and you’re basically stuck with yourself for life so might as well be friends.

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Idunna - Arbolivia Very hospitable and willing to share, yes, but also capable of standing up for itself; if she were a Gym Leader I think she'd favor Grass or Fairy

Bragi - Smeargle I can totally see this guy traveling with him around the world, painting passerbys as Bragi plays his guitar in the street; if he was a Gym Leader I think he'd use Normal type

If Norse gods had Pokemon...

Admittedly this is a VERY goofy concept, but I saw someone else posting about Thor having a Pokemon and it got me thinking.

Odin: Perrserker. A manic battle-loving viking creature? Sounds right.

Frigge: Talonflame. A badass flaming falcon? Check.

Thor: Yamper. Is it any good? No but it is electric, trying its best, and looking for hugs and that seems like a buddy Thor would adopt.

Loki: Mimikyu. Cute little misfit assuming another Pokemon's form? Checks out.

Hel: Duskskull. ...do I need to explain this one?

Tyr: Poochyena. Something tells me Tyr would be drawn to a scrappy little wolf-puppy. Call it a hunch.

What do you think? What pokes come to mind for you for the gods? What gods do you think would be a fun gym leader or trainer?

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Ydun (Idun) by Herman Wilhelm Bissen (1858), at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum, Copenhagen, Denmark Orf3usCC BY 3.0

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Prayer for the Autumn Equinox

[[ I typically honor Nott during this holiday, but this year I felt compelled to write a prayer to Hel and Idun. ]]

Nurturers of diminishing buds and resurrection, Shepherds of decay and vibrancy, Be with us now and hear our praise this morning. Guard the harvest we reaped in months far brighter, As the leaves begin to blush in brilliant displays.

Ladies of setting dusk and rising dawn, Bringers of the dimming and rising light, Be with us now and hear our thanks on this day. Guide us through the nights that grow longer, As the brilliant hues of summer fade and rest.

Goddesses of life and its cycles, Preservers of growth and balance, Be with us now and hear our adoration this evening. Stoke the warmth in our hearths and hearts, As the chilly fingers of frost grasp ever closer.

Hail to Lady Hel! Hail to Lady Idun!

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but i did // 2.13.2017