#Adaptability

[queeringhope]

It’s easy, really.

every so often the discourse comes around again that basically boils down to “is it feminist for a woman to want men to be attracted to her” and it’s like. no, it’s not. it’s also not anti feminist. it’s not relevant. it’s nothing. a woman wanting to have sex with men has nothing to do with feminism. being a lesbian or celibate is not “more feminist” than being a straight woman. the point was always “women should not have to dress in a way that is attractive to men solely in order to be acknowledged by them at all” not “women should never dress in a way that is attractive to men for any reason.” sometimes a woman wants men to want to have sex with her. that’s not anti feminist. that’s average. it’s also not feminist just because it’s her choice to do it. it is not related. feminism is about women’s human rights. that doesn’t mean it’s a feminist act every time a woman makes a choice.

[philosophybits]

What cannot man live through! Man is a creature that can get accustomed to anything, and I think that is the best definition of him.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The House of the Dead

[thatwhichdoesnotsuffer]

“What stands in the way becomes the way.”

— Marcus Aurelius

[heresay]

We can change, evolve, and transform our own conditioning. We can choose to move like water rather than be molded like clay.

Terry Tempest Williams, When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice

[demi-raven]

I wish I was better at finding easy adaptations for autism accessibility (or just making life easier). It's handy for my work in teaching but also my spouse is autistic.

For YEARS I've been trying to stir my tea without touching the edges of the mug, because that clinking is a misophonia trigger for my spouse. People who don't understand autism might see that and be all "you shouldn't have to make that effort, that's unreasonable blah blah" but that ain't it.

Then I became a parent and realised the plastic kiddy spoons don't make noise in the cup. I COULD'VE JUST BOUGHT A PLASTIC SPOON AT IKEA FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.

[violentdelightshavevioletends]

They made adaptable equipment for her AND Andarna🥹😭🫶

[spacedocmom]

27/12/2024 Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Incoming Transmission…

Stop doing things in ways that hurt or exhaust you just because that's how abled/health-privileged folks do them. Sit down, use a mobility device, use an accessibility tool, do whatever it takes to make your life easier and less painful. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

[enigmatic-mystery-777]

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No Words Necessary

You lose your voice suddenly after a successful archeological dig, and not long after that you find out you *can* communicate, just...not with your voice. Your boyfriend, Daniel, remains steadfast in his support as the two of you navigate these new circumstances.

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[quotelr]

I look at the world and I see absurdity all around me. People do strange things constantly, to the point that, for the most part, we manage not to see it.

David Lynch

[philosophybits]

The comfortable settled man says to himself: "How could one live without being sure of the morrow; how could one sleep without a roof over one's head?" But misfortune turns him out of house and home. He must perforce sleep under a hedge. He cannot rest, he is full of terrors. There may be wild beasts, fellow-tramps. But in the long run he gets used to it. He will trust himself to chance, live like a tramp, and sleep his sleep in a ditch.

Lev Shestov, All Things Are Possible

[importantkidspyfarm]

Watching Seven Brides for Seven Brothers for the first time and why have we not remade this several times. In several ways.

Like? What are we even doing as a society? We have lost the plot. There can't be real lovers in Hollywood anymore to let this slip through their fingers.

This should be adapted like Jane Austen novels and Shakespeare plays. A musical version, a non musical version, a black version, a modernized retelling like Clueless and Ten Things. It's such a cute, timeless concept. You can adapt in all kinds of ways. It's perfectly expandable.

I mean, come on, a group of rough and tumble boys getting civilized for love. The girls would eat that up.

Okay, maybe the kidnapping part has to change. Because that's crazy, but also it's fiction, who cares. Leave it in. Just make it less creepy.

Lonesome Polecat is fire.

Get rid of the corporate swine and bring back real lovers.

[divinegastronomer]

The quote, "Having no destination, I am never lost," when interpreted through the lens of culinary esotericism, suggests a profound acceptance and exploration of the culinary journey without being fixated on a specific outcome or goal. This mindset can be deeply meaningful in the culinary world for several reasons:

1. Embracing Creativity: Without the constraints of a specific destination or recipe outcome, chefs and culinary enthusiasts are free to explore ingredients, techniques, and combinations in innovative ways. This openness can lead to unexpected and often delightful culinary creations, emphasizing the process over the final product.

2. Learning Through Exploration: A journey without a set destination in cooking encourages learning and growth. It invites mistakes as part of the process, viewing them not as failures but as opportunities to discover new flavors, textures, and methods. Every culinary experiment, successful or not, adds to one's understanding and skill.

3. Mindfulness and Presence: Engaging in the culinary arts without a fixed endpoint promotes mindfulness and allows one to be fully present in the cooking process. This approach values the sensory experiences—touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, and hearing—that come with preparing food, fostering a deeper connection to the ingredients and the act of cooking itself.

4. Appreciation for Ingredients: Without the pressure of achieving a specific dish, chefs and cooks can appreciate the ingredients for what they are, exploring their potential in all its forms. It encourages a sustainable approach to cooking, where one learns to utilize what is available seasonally and locally, reducing waste and enhancing flavor through simplicity and respect for the produce.

5. Flexibility and Adaptability: Culinary exploration without a preset destination teaches flexibility and adaptability. As ingredients change with the seasons or as unexpected challenges arise, the ability to shift direction and embrace the new becomes invaluable. This attitude can lead to a more resilient and inventive culinary practice.

In essence, this culinary esoteric interpretation of "Having no destination, I’m never lost" symbolizes the beauty of the journey in cooking. It's about valuing each step, remaining open to change, and finding joy in discovery, which ultimately can lead to more meaningful and satisfying culinary experiences.

[liketwoswansinbalance]

How do you think the twins (like all of them in SGE) would act in real life?

I'm not sure if I'm interpreting your question correctly, so you can correct me if I'm wrong! I will take the ask to mean that you'd like to know how I think they would they adjust to our modern world, not necessarily them in a Modern AU. (Also, would you like me to include Castor and Pollux? I'm not sure if I'd have an immediate response for them, but I'll try to think of something, if you'd like me to.)

Sophie and Rise Rhian would probably embrace modern conveniences, and Rhian would likely exhibit more fear than Sophie would, in response to them, or he'd conceptualize things like electricity, for instance, as a just another form of sorcery. They would both appreciate modern cosmetics and technology, and Sophie would probably never want to return to old, backward ways when the future is so pristine and sanitary. Rhian, however, would mourn the great architectural feats of our past and our obsession with pragmatism and designs purely focused on utility. Unfortunately, I could see them being prone to believing absurd, medical/political conspiracy theories, and their germophobia becoming worse.

Agatha, Rafal, TCY Rhian, and Japeth would be more skeptical about modernity, at first, I think. Agatha would probably grow used to it, but continue to live by her old ways and values, in many cases. She might get into environmentalism, humanitarian causes, or antiwar efforts, etc. If either Rafal, Rhian, or Japeth saw a use or benefit to modern technology and ways of life, they would likely adapt, especially if it could get them something they desperately wanted. Rhian would probably use some form of broadcasting or social media frequently—and eventually get cancelled. I could also see Rafal or Japeth trying to radically change or impact the modern world if it provoked them. Japeth could go down the activism route (if it's in regards to his being gay), but I can't see him being that selfless about others' rights, others who have nothing to do with him, and I can't come up with any modern objects or activities that might appeal to him. Maybe, he'd even disavow modern technology, if it proved it weren't a means to getting Aric back. In addition, I could also see Rafal being incredibly rude in commanding voice-operated devices, and refusing to entertain the trivial, human-like gestures machines are programmed to recite, like greetings, and he would rarely use "please" and "thank you" in his commands. He'd have no patience for small talk or manufactured, repetitive, pleasantness because it's just a machine, and he'd be damned if a machine expected more respect from him than any human subordinate ever would! And, he'd get irrationally offended by certain output before he realized why things did what they were preprogrammed to do, such as give simple-minded answers that could appear to be an insult to his intelligence and common sense, as, a machine couldn't know his identity. After all, machines aren't capable of being hostile like Adela Sader was. So, eventually, he'd learn. Also, getting automated or human directions from the bodiless voices of intercom systems, at self-checkout lines, or on public transportation would probably infuriate him because he's so used to being the greatest authority at all times. Why abide the law when you can keep above it?

[bambinamoon]

La gota que derrama el vaso, puede dar cambios exponenciales.

BambinaMoon

[natgeogramoss]

As night approaches, our melanistic meorlark prepares for a hunt.

While many color-altering mutations in Sonaria would make a fearsome ambush predator like her easy to spot, being melanistic actually works well in her favor. Just look as her black coat blends into the dark waters below.