#Outside the Box

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Women get things done!

[seeseagulls]

[renee-writer]

To Be a Writer

Written for @flashfictionfridayofficial #303 prompt: Out of the Box

To be a writer

You must think outside of the box

See through more than

Your physical eyes

Hear through more than

Your ears

Have touch beyond

Your skin

When you listen to

Conversations

You will hear what isn't said

Seeing a flower

You will see the seed it came from

See the unseen pollen

That the bee will be collecting

The sound of a baby laughing

Will bring back memories of other laughter

And tears

Yes

To be a writer

You must

Think outside the box

And even.

Beyond it.

[djevilninja]

What? It's really gon' be 'bout gettin' love, And that's only 'cause I give love. I stand up for it, I manned up for it like a brother 'posed to; Went through, go through, goin' through, knowin' you. Showin' you, flowin' to and the mental to grow into; Let bygones be bygones, So you can be an icon like I've done.

Snoop Dogg feat Nate Dogg - Outside the Box

[lenkusov]

Yo I just thought of something

So like, My Summer Car and Initial D are set in the same time period, right? Like, it's highly debatable what year IniD is set in but in the manga, First-3rd stage is set in 1995, while in the anime they're 1998

My Summer Car's story is set in 1995, then the upcoming sequel My Winter Car is set in 2000

Takumi moves to Europe and competes in rally around the year 2001, since his birthday is canonically in May and he leaves for the BRC (which starts competition in April, not including shakedown and pre-season qualifiers) at age 20.

My Winter Car, the sequel, is where your main character's settled down and decides to un-settle-down and compete in snow rallying and ice oval-track in the year 2000, we don't know the ending yet but if the player can go pro with it, well...

Look, all I'm saying is, Mr. Kesseli and Takumi more-than-likely are gonna encounter each other during their professional rallying careers and I would love for someone to write that crossover fanfic some time

[tomatenverspachtler]

What if we all see colors differently but none of us know because we can’t describe which color we see #thinkingoutsidethebox

[httpsoftbunni]

🌑 Saturn and the Black Cube: Symbols of Control and Structure 🌑

Saturn and the Black Cube represent control and the structures that govern human life. These symbols are deeply rooted in ancient history, mythology, religion, and societal systems. Understanding their significance gives us insight into how these symbols continue to influence both personal belief systems and large societal institutions today.

⏳ Saturn: The Lord of Time, Rules, and Boundaries ⏳

Saturn is widely known as the god of time. In Greek mythology, he is Chronos, and in Roman tradition, he is Saturn. His domain isn’t limited to just the movement of the clock; Saturn governs the cycle of life itself—birth, aging, and death. His role is to enforce the natural limits of time, the inevitability of decline, and the boundaries that define reality. These limitations apply universally, in the physical world and in societal systems.

Saturn represents not only time but also restriction. He enforces the laws that govern both human behavior and nature. That’s why Saturn is often viewed as a symbol of authority and order. In modern terms, Saturn’s influence is seen in rules, regulations, and the systems of control that operate through governments, corporations, and religious institutions.

🖤 The Black Cube: Material Control 🖤

The Black Cube symbolizes the physical limitations of life and the structures that confine human existence. Its six-sided shape represents the boundaries of material reality, and its presence is felt in both spiritual and worldly institutions.

The cube can be seen in many places: from the black robes of judges to the square shapes found in the architecture of institutions like banks and courthouses. This geometry signifies control, authority, and the societal boundaries that govern behavior.

Religiously, the Black Cube appears in symbols like the tefillin in Judaism—a small black cube worn during prayer—and the Kaaba in Islam, the most sacred site in Mecca, which is itself a black cube. These structures are more than just geometric forms; they represent a spiritual submission to the physical and cosmic laws that Saturn embodies.

🕍 Saturn and Jesus: Two Forces in Opposition 🕍

In Christianity, Saturn is often associated with control and materialism, representing forces that are in opposition to the freedom offered by Jesus Christ. The teachings of Jesus offer liberation from sin, death, and the material world, while Saturn represents restriction, the binding force of the material, and the inevitable decay of the body.

Some interpretations suggest that early Christian institutions, over time, adopted Saturnian elements, incorporating structures of authority and legalism that Christ himself rejected. The Roman Church, with its hierarchies, grand architecture, and rigid doctrines, is often seen as a reflection of Saturn’s material order, creating a tension between spiritual freedom and institutional control.

Luciferianism also ties into this narrative. While Christianity sees Lucifer as a rebel against God’s order, some Luciferian beliefs depict him as a liberator from oppressive systems of control—systems often associated with Saturn. From this perspective, Lucifer is viewed as an opposing force to Saturn, offering enlightenment and freedom from the material world's constraints.

Yet, both Saturn and Lucifer play crucial roles in understanding the broader cosmic struggle between authority and liberation. Saturn embodies the rigid structure of law, death, and materialism, while Lucifer—through his defiance—represents the drive for individual freedom and knowledge, sometimes leading to chaos and destruction.

🔄 Saturn’s Role in Ancient and Modern Systems 🔄

Saturn’s influence on human life isn’t limited to religion. In ancient Babylonian and Egyptian cosmologies, Saturn was believed to govern the cycles of life and death, controlling the rise and fall of civilizations. These ancient societies revered Saturn as a deity who enforced order, much like modern governments and institutions enforce societal structures today.

In modern society, Saturn’s symbolism is still present. The structures of authority and law, from governments to corporate systems, reflect Saturn’s influence. Judges wear black robes—a reflection of Saturn’s Black Cube—and courtrooms and financial institutions are often filled with square or rectangular designs, echoing Saturnian control over human interactions and commerce. Even in personal milestones, such as graduations, the square cap symbolizes the transition into a more structured, responsible role in society, again reflecting Saturn’s control over time and life cycles.

📜 The Saturnian Influence on Luciferian Ideologies 📜

There is a darker interpretation of Saturn’s role, which appears in Luciferian ideologies and occult traditions. Some occultists view Saturn as a symbol of the ultimate control—representing a form of cosmic authority that must be broken to achieve personal enlightenment or liberation. In this view, Saturn’s role as the enforcer of rules is seen as a prison, keeping humanity trapped in a cycle of materialism, suffering, and death.

Luciferians often position themselves as rebels against this system, seeking knowledge that frees them from Saturn’s laws. However, the Luciferian quest for freedom can also lead to chaos, as it involves breaking away from the natural order and embracing a path of self-determination, sometimes at great cost.

🌐 Saturn’s Enduring Power 🌐

Saturn and the Black Cube represent much more than ancient myths or abstract symbols. They embody the structures of control and authority that govern every aspect of human life, from religious practices to societal institutions. Saturn’s influence is felt in the laws of nature, the passage of time, and the rules that maintain order in society.

While Jesus offers a path of spiritual freedom, and Lucifer represents rebellion against these constraints, Saturn remains the enforcer of cosmic law. Recognizing these opposing forces helps us understand the underlying structures that govern both the physical and spiritual worlds.

By acknowledging Saturn’s role, we gain a clearer perspective on how control operates in our lives, and how different belief systems offer various ways of confronting or escaping it. In the end, understanding Saturn’s symbolism provides insight into the larger forces at work in shaping not only individual lives but also the entire framework of society.

[carefully-lowlifeing]

my cat recently had kittens and the kittens just move as a writhing mass, just one on top of the other, rolling over themselves as they explore the scary new horizon : outside the box ... the mother is zen ..

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Curated Storefront is an Akron arts organization started in 2016 that is working to turn downtown Akron into an arts destination. Their projects include a collection of public murals and art in store windows. They also offer studio spaces to local artists.

One of their projects, Outside the Box, is a series of up-cycled shipping containers that house pop-up galleries and rotating murals.

Below are more selections from Outside the Box and information on the works from their website.

El Mac, “Stardust”

From the information plaque-

This mural titled Stardust depicts El Mac’s son as a baby looking up towards the sky, which creates imagery that the artist hopes “can be relatable to people and hopefully it suggests youthfulness and new beginnings. I had fun with the rendering , patterns, movement, and shapes. It was challenging for me and I think it’s beautiful, so I hope others do too.”

Palehorse, “Garuda”

About Palehorse’s mural from Curated Storefront–

Painting of the deity Garuda from Hindu mythology. Garuda (King of Birds) symbolizes the harmonious union of earthly strength and celestial freedom. As the divine messenger, he traverses between realms, embodying the bridge between humanity and the sacred. His outstretched wings form a shield of protection, a testament to his role as guardian and defender against adversity. Garuda’s presence inspires us to embrace our inner courage and navigate life’s challenges with unwavering determination. Just as he faces the serpents of life, we too can rise above obstacles, guided by his example. As you gaze upon this mural, may Garuda’s symbolism ignite your spirit, reminding you of your own capacity to soar to new heights, find peace amidst chaos, and stand strong in the face of all trials. Jai Guru! OM Garuda!

With over 20 years of experience as a professional illustrator, the catalogue of work created by Palehorse now serves as a breadcrumb trail, highlighting his intense curiosity and a relentless quest for deeper meaning and self-discovery. Years of seeking and following delightful and mysterious curiosities, eventually led to a devoted spiritual practice, arising from an ever-expanding love for sacred art, mystical scriptures, ancient cultures, plant medicine ceremonies, world mythology and travel.

The artwork of Palehorse aims to become more refined and meaningful as he increasingly becomes more spiritually adventurous through the years. His aesthetic harnesses the ancient power of traditional Thai ornamental design, blended with Indian motifs and symbols derived from the Thangka paintings of Tibetan Buddhism. As a follower of Paramhansa Hogananda, these inspirations are then filtered through the lens of an American yogi/psychonaut/illustrator, who was born in the late 70’s and grew up skateboarding, surfing, getting tattooed and playing guitar in metal bands.

John Comunale “The First Energy Monster”, Recycled tires and golfballs

John Comunale, whose work is pictured above, is an Akron artist with many works located around the city.

Studio Haz – Joshua Hall and Diana Paz- “This and That”

About the Studio Haz mural from Curated Storefront-

This mural is a visual dialog, a conversation between order and fluid organic forms. It is the first collaboration between the two artists.

Diana Paz is a Venezuelan Multidisciplinary artist based in Miami, FL. She has been fully dedicated to her art since 2012, right after graduating from her graphic design studies. Navigating between artistic expressions, she explores materials, shapes, spaces, textures and colors; reinterpreting elements from her native region as well as others taken from her everyday life. The result is a balanced union of elements; coming all-together in the cleanest and simplest way.

Joshua Hall, AKA Baghead, (born January 5, 1988) is a contemporary Latin- American artist from Miami, Florida. His work is derived from 90’s skateboarding, street typography, and early animation. He is known for his wooden sculptures as well as being a muralist. In his practice, Joshua reflects on his suburban adolescents; recounting them in fluid, abstracted and sometimes sculptural forms.

Steiner, “Repetitive Nature”

About Steiner and Repetitive Nature–

The bright and psychedelic colors and mutation of the third eye on the leopards represent human negative effects on nature. However, nature is ferocious (like a leopard) and fights back, reclaiming what is left behind by humans in a cycle that is repetitive. Nature finds a way.

Raised on surf/skate art and comics, and influenced by the likes of Jim Phillips and Todd McFarlane, Steiner began spray painting walls during middle school in the 90s. After traveling abroad and formal art training he returned to his street art and graffiti roots. He has lived and painted in San Francisco and New York, and now resides in Los Angeles. His work is reminiscent of the Toxic Avenger. It shows man’s effect on nature and manipulation of the environment. His work often has mutated beasts with multiple eyes, bright un-earthy colors and smoke ring cloud (pollution) backgrounds … so the 3 eyed Simpsons fish is a good reference to sum it up … an actual issue with a somewhat humorous delivery.

Axel Void (Alejandro Hugo Dorda Mevs), “Untitled”

L.E.O. (Reginald O’Neal), “Dr. John Henry Clarke And the Mundari People”

About L.E.O. (Reginald O’ Neal)–

L.E.O. (Reginald O’Neal), born in 1992 in Miami, Florida, began painting in 2012 and soon met his friend and mentor, Alejandro Dorda, also known as Axel Void, who would teach him classically.

In 2014, L.E.O. took his first trip to Europe to complete murals in Austria, Norway, and Spain, as well as exhibit in a collective show alongside his teacher in Berlin, Germany. In the years since, Reggie has focused on canvas work, residencies, and murals that embody his community surroundings, experiences and beliefs.

Gabriela Ayza Aschmann, “Momentum Absence Act”

From Curated Storefront about the Gabriela Ayza Aschmann’s mural-

It has two faces. What we see and what may be behind. Is it the absence of oneself that creates emotional instability? Sometimes we are in a sea of fire and we have to warp to hold on to ourselves so we can be our own lifesaver. With the vertigo of falling, you create a dance that in the end only you can learn to enjoy. Emily Dickinson wrote, “I was falling and in each crash hit, I ran into a world.”

Born in 1991 Cologne, Germany, Gabriela Ayza Aschmann is a Spanish-German artist currently based in Miami, Florida. She lived and studied in Andalusia, graduated from the University of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain. She continued learning with workshops and follow ups from different artists. In 2020, Gabriela attended her first artist residency with Void_ Projects in Miami, FL. Later, she followed her next artist residency at Gotulist Froyar, Feror Island, Denmark. Her last two shows titled I have an idiot inside me and Mom, let me be an animal for one day opened in Miami, FL where she presented a mixture of her personal collection of paintings.

Her practice represents the search for the poetic. She begins with considering that listening to ourselves and our environment brings us closer to the core of our existence. In her paintings one can find humor, sweetness and hardness at the same time. The artist observes and empathizes how humans are, measurably, beasts and brutes. Bluntly, she questions why humanity hides its beastiality: What is so dangerous about our depths? Her work is focused on oil painting, although in her process we can find poetry, theater, analog photography and other sculptural aspects.

Johnny Robles, “Gloria Bow”

About Johnny Robles and the mural from Curated Storefront–

Johnny Robles is a multi-disciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, technology, and nature. Studies in color theory, geometry, and science, combined with his natural and spiritual world interests are central to his work.

The artwork’s title, Gloria Bow, is derived from a glory rainbow, a halo of interlocking colors made up of tiny droplets of water reflecting sunlight scattered back towards the viewer. This phenomenon we see in nature can be experienced from tall buildings, a mountain top, or an airplane. Over the years, the artist’s experiences of observing glories have marveled and served him as reminders that nature seeks each of us. This painting intends to engage passersby in a moment of solitude, clarity, or stillness.

[tears-that-heal]

Hello,

Help me share my latest artwork, describing one of the situations I went through during this war

Help us spread awareness about suffering in war, please 🙏

I hope you will Reblog and Donate to support my family to survive.

My New Post LINK

Thanks a lot 🌹🌹

Panel #6 by Momen Al Madhoun (view full narrative artwork)

Hello Fellow Artist,

I'll gladly reblog your message to me! Your plea for aid and compassion through your personal artwork is sincerely compelling. I'm only able to help through reblogging your artistic works onto my own blog. I'm very much without the funds to donate to any valuable cause or charity at this time. I like to offer you and your family in my prayers though. 'To the Hebrew God, Adoni, King of the Universe. I humbly and boldly come to your throne with the petition for the man, Momen Al Madhoun, and his family. Please provide them with your comfort, and your reassurance that only you r can give. For only you can take what was meant to do evil and transform it into something good. You know all of their needs and desires. I pray your will be done in their lives, so they can experience your pure, selfless love for themselves. Thank you Lord for you are so good! In Jesus name, AMEN! '💖

God Bless!

[redreadretale]

Remembering Summer…….

[bren-of-the-sky]

The oob hunting and glitch finding can be so tiresome. But worth it when you see your friends and loved ones reactions

[aunti-christ-ine]

[jackhasfallenx2]

HOW DOES ONE SPEND 9 HOURS IN A DAY ON ONE THING?

THE BOXHEAD, INSIDE AND OUT, IS AN ENIGMA.

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'Outside the Box' wooden spoon carved in Sapele wood.