#Qualities

[nobeerreviews]

Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well.

-- Missy Dizick

[thepersonalquotes]

The war has changed you, too, Caroline. Your faith is stronger, your compassion deeper, your love more intense than ever before. It's as if all the qualities I saw in you and fell in love with have been refined and purified.

Lynn Austin, Candle in the Darkness

[coffeetank]

Opposing Qualities - II

dutiful :: remiss

loud :: obnoxious

sharp :: negligent

caring :: overbearing

proud :: egoistic

trusting :: naive

considering :: indecisive

loving :: obsessive

secure :: aloof

rich :: shallow

ambitious :: selfish

honest :: blunt

headstrong :: abrasive

self-reliant :: ungrateful

insecure :: envious/jealous

-ashlee

[apheda1914]

Not...enough

Not healthy enough +

Not fit enough +

Not skinny enough +

Not curvy enough +

Not fat enough +

Not smart enough +

Not intelligent enough +

Not clever enough +

Not wise enough +

Not responsable enough +

Not organized enough +

Not patient enough +

Not hardworking enough +

Not punctual enough +

Not creative enough +

Not careful enough +

Not perseverent enough +

Not brave enough +

Not autodisciplined enough +

Not independent enough +

Not caring enough +

Not spiritual enough +

Not empathetic enough +

Not energetic enough +

Not respectful enough +

...

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= HUMAN ENOUGH

[leatherbound-breakdown]

Yes, No, Maybe So

This is an exercise from the book called "Let's Move the Needle: An activism handbook for artists, crafters, creatives and makers" by Sannon Downey.

The goal is to try to materialize the space between my values and actions and bring those things closer together. I have to write ten traits for the following three categories, which I'll also have written in physical form to talk with my counselor about and to keep me accountable.

I'm posting it here to inspire others. The idea is to make new lists as we navigate life, report back to old lists, and see how things have changed.

Things that I can say that I am, with confidence:

Friendly

Writer

Queer

Creative

Generous

Musical

Animal Lover

Witch

Pagan

Artist

Things that I can say that I am not, with confidence:

Racist

Fascist

Hippocrit

Capitalist

Straight

Arrogant

Cynical

Disloyal

Lazy

Dishonest

Things that I think I could be

Funny

Cultured

Ambitious

Couragous

Action-Oriented

Leader

Self-Disciplined

Resilient

Goal-Oriented

[ksjanes]

The qualities of a chef.

[savagechickens]

Batman Essentials.

And more Batman.

[vanalex]

[hadeth]

عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لِلأَشَجِّ أَشَجِّ عَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ ‏"‏ إِنَّ فِيكَ خَصْلَتَيْنِ يُحِبُّهُمَا اللَّهُ الْحِلْمُ وَالأَنَاةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ صحيح مسلم حديث ١٧

Ibn Abbas narrated that the Messenger of Allah said to Ashajj, of the tribe of 'Abdul-Qais: "You possess two qualities which are liked by Allah: insight and deliberateness." Sahih Muslim 17c In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 25

أَمَّا الْأَشَجُّ فَاسْمُهُ الْمُنْذِرُ بْنُ عَائِذٍ بِالذَّالِ الْمُعْجَمَةِ الْعَصَرِيُّ بِفَتْحِ الْعَيْنِ وَالصَّادِ الْمُهْمَلَتَيْنِ هذا هو الصحيح المشهور الذى قاله بن عبد البر والاكثرون أو الكثيرون وقال ابن الكلبي اسمه المنذر بن الْحَارِثِ بْنُ زِيَادِ بْنِ عَصَرِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ وَقِيلَ اسْمُهُ الْمُنْذِرُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ وَقِيلَ الْمُنْذِرُ بن عبيد وقيل اسمه عائذ بن الْمُنْذِرِ وَقِيلَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَوْفٍ وَأَمَّا الحلم فهو العقل وأما الأناة فهي التثبت وَتَرْكُ الْعَجَلَةِ وَهِيَ مَقْصُورَةٌ وَسَبَبُ قَوْلِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ذَلِكَ لَهُ مَا جَاءَ فِي حَدِيثِ الْوَفْدِ أَنَّهُمْ لَمَّا وَصَلُوا الْمَدِينَةَ بَادَرُوا إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَأَقَامَ الْأَشَجُّ عِنْدَ رِحَالِهِمْ فَجَمَعَهَا وَعَقَلَ نَاقَتَهُ وَلَبِسَ أَحْسَنَ ثِيَابِهِ ثُمَّ أَقْبَلَ إِلَى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقربه النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَأَجْلَسَهُ إِلَى جَانِبِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُمُ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ تُبَايِعُونَ عَلَى أَنْفُسِكُمْ وَقَوْمِكُمْ فَقَالَ الْقَوْمُ نَعَمْ فَقَالَ الْأَشَجُّ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّكَ لَمْ تُزَاوِلِ الرَّ��ُلَ عَنْ شَيْءٍ أَشَدَّ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ دِينِهِ نُبَايِعُكَ عَلَى أَنْفُسِنَا وَنُرْسِلُ مَنْ يَدْعُوهُمْ فَمَنِ اتَّبَعَنَا كَانَ مِنَّا وَمَنْ أَبَى قَاتَلْنَاهُ قَالَ صَدَقْتَ إِنَّ فِيكَ خَصْلَتَيْنِ الْحَدِيثَ قَالَ الْقَاضِي عِيَاضٌ فَالْأَنَاةُ تَرَبُّصُهُ حَتَّى نَظَرَ فِي مَصَالِحِهِ وَلَمْ يَعْجَلْ وَالْحِلْمُ هَذَا الْقَوْلُ الَّذِي قَالَهُ الدَّالُّ عَلَى صِحَّةِ عَقْلِهِ وَجَوْدَةِ نَظَرِهِ لِلْعَوَاقِبِ قُلْتُ وَلَا يُخَالِفُ هَذَا مَا جَاءَ فِي مُسْنَدِ أَبِي يَعْلَى وَغَيْرِهِ أَنَّهُ لَمَّا قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لِلْأَشَجِّ إِنَّ فِيكَ خَصْلَتَيْنِ الْحَدِيثَ قَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَانَا فِيَّ أَمْ حَدَثَا قَالَ بَلْ قَدِيمٌ قَالَ قُلْتُ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي جَبَلَنِي عَلَى خُلُقَيْنِ يُحِبُّهُمَا.. شرح النووي على مسلم

ثُمَّ أخبَرَ النَّبيُّ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّمَ أشَجَّ عبدِ القيسِ -واسمُه المُنذِرُ بنُ عائذٍ العَصَريِّ رَضيَ اللهُ عنه- أنَّ فيه خَصلتَينِ يُحِبُّهما اللهُ ورسولُه: هُما الحِلمُ، أيِ: العقلُ مع الصَّبرِ، والأناةُ: وهي الرِّفقُ والتَّثبُّتُ في الأمورِ، فأثْنى رَسولُ اللهِ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّمَ عليه بالحِلمِ والأناةِ، وأخبَرَ بحُبِّ اللهِ ورسولِه لهُما. وهذه الصِّفاتُ الخُلُقيَّةُ قد تَكونُ جِبلِّيَّةً فِطريَّةً، وقد تَكونُ مُكتسَبةً بالمِرانِ والمُمارَسةِ. الدرر السنية

Hadith Translation/ Explanation : English French Spanish Turkish Urdu Indonesian Bosnian Russian Bengali Chinese Persian Tagalog Indian Vietnamese Sinhalese Uyghur Kurdish Hausa Tamil: https://hadeethenc.com/en/browse/hadith/5800

[quotelr]

Trials makes you to develop the qualities of a successful man

Sunday Adelaja

[strivingislam]

Islam teaches that both men and women are equal in the eyes of Allah and should strive to embody certain virtues and values, regardless of their gender. However, there are certain qualities that are often emphasized in Islamic teachings when it comes to being a good and righteous individual, whether male or female. Some of these qualities include:

1. **Faith (Iman):** A real man, just like a real woman, should have strong faith in Allah and strive to live their life in accordance with the teachings of Islam.

2. **Integrity (Adab):** Both men and women should exhibit honesty, integrity, and good manners in their interactions with others.

3. **Responsibility (Amanah):** Real men are responsible and fulfill their obligations towards their families, communities, and society as a whole.

4. **Compassion (Rahma):** Displaying compassion, empathy, and kindness towards others is a key trait in Islam. A real man should treat others with respect and mercy.

5. **Justice (Adl):** Upholding justice and fairness in all dealings, regardless of personal biases, is an important characteristic of a Muslim.

6. **Humility (Tawadhu):** Humbleness is valued in Islam, and a real man should avoid arrogance and vanity.

7. **Self-Control (Nafs):** Both men and women should strive for self-control and discipline over their desires and impulses.

8. **Protector and Provider (Qawwam):** Islam emphasizes that men should provide for and protect their families, not as a means of superiority, but as a shared responsibility.

9. **Seeking Knowledge (Talib al-'Ilm):** Islam encourages the pursuit of knowledge and learning, which applies to both men and women.

10. **Good Character (Akhlaq):** Developing good character traits, such as patience, gratitude, and forgiveness, is essential for both men and women.

It's important to note that these qualities are not limited to men only; they apply to all Muslims, regardless of gender. Islam teaches that both men and women are partners in faith and have equal opportunities to seek closeness to Allah and contribute positively to society. Gender roles in Islam are defined in terms of responsibilities and duties, not superiority or inferiority.

[1whimsicalgal]

Happy Pride Month To Everyone Across The Planet

“I'm a supporter of gay rights. And not a closet supporter either. From the time I was a kid, I have never been able to understand attacks upon the gay community. There are so many qualities that make up a human being... by the time I get through with all the things that I really admire about people, what they do with their private parts is probably so low on the list that it is irrelevant.”

― Paul Newman

[thelastwitch]

Katarina Claes, the analysis of the character

Today I propose you to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Katarina Claes, in My Next Life As A Villainess. The analysis will proceed as follows:

NB: sorry for the gramatical errors that there may be, I am French so please be lenient.

-” the list of qualities and why I think they are positive for the plot

-” the list of his defaults and why I think they give relief to the character

-” A global summary where I weigh the pros and cons to evaluate the character.

REMINDER: This analysis is based on my opinion, I do not think I hold the universal truth, you are free to think what you want from the characters.

The qualities of the character:

Katarina’s main quality is undoubtedly her altruism. Katarina always helps others to the end, without ever judging them. She also forgives very easily, so she easily manages to make friends (or in most cases other people for her harem). This allows us to explore several new characters, and the way they are «interested» by Katarina, which adds suspense to the plot because we always wonder with whom she will end. In addition, most of the characters have «Arcs» that greatly evolve the plot thanks to Katarina (at the same time as a main character it is necessary that this is the case. She also protects her friends whatever the price, which shows her nobility of soul.

-She eccentric, for a girl of the nobility Katarina is REALLY very original and even «bizarre» in her way of acting, which gives her a certain charm, which can also be useful. Katarina never hesitates to get her hands dirty or simply ignore the rules of decency. This touch of creativity adds humor and reduces the tension that revolves around Katarina’s targets, which is basically positive, so that it avoids the whole story being focused on Katarina’s heart stories.

-Katarina is determined. She always follows through with what she does if she is sure it is for the good cause. This trait is deeply linked to his great kindness, and it allows to better understand the character, to avoid constantly twisting the story and to show that Katarina is a totally positive and frank character in his way of acting and speaking.

The character’s flaws:

Like any good character, Katarina is not perfect, so she has her own flaws. And in most cases… his qualities are his weaknesses. This character style is already explored in several movies and genres, and I think it gives a lot of depth to the character, so here is (still in my opinion) the list of its main flaws:

"She is naive. Katarina’s kindness sometimes blinds her and she always tends to trust people, making her extremely gullible." Moreover she remains anchored on the idea that she will die and be exiled, while remaining convinced that her life will unfold as in the video game, she does not even really pay attention to the way the characters evolve around her and she remains anchored in her ideas… So the problem also comes from her determination. But it shows that she always follows her ideals.

-She is sometimes a little too greedy. This defect goes hand in hand with her naivety. It is very easy to trap it by pairing it with food (which is still problematic), but it adds a really «cute» side to the character.

-She has difficulty adapting to society. This line goes with her eccentric side because indeed, in a mundane evening, Katarina would not be able to behave properly, but she always compensates with her incredible kindness. This somewhat rustic side that she has shows that deep down she still remains this high school fan of otome game, and that the change of milieu does not prevent her from staying herself.

In a nutshell:

Katarina is a character whose qualities are his biggest flaws as well as his greatest strengths. The character is very positive, and adds humor and lightness to the story, preventing it from focusing solely on the otome game aspect. As the main character, Katarina has this offbeat side that is quite rare in series and therefore sets her apart from the others. Her character is quite predictable though, in her way of acting even though she is still completely wacky.

There you go! I hope you enjoyed my analysis, I did my best to express my feelings on the character without focusing on my personal tastes. I remind you that this analysis is entirely subjective and that if you do not agree with me I will be happy to have your opinion in comment. If you are interested in other analyses do not hesitate to like or comment to let me know.

[addictivecontradiction]

Straight up, 2019

[bea-lele-carmen]