#Transformative Mindfulness Practices

[traumainformation]

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[mfdragon]

he SITS

[jemmamaas]

Real Steel is actually kind of good

[wisterianwoman]

How to Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life

[presidentofthelipglossclub]

ok i know i just posted a self indulgent tfrb au but i can't hold this one in any longer

it's pretty simple honestly but basically all the rescue bots are reincarnations of the thirteen primes and that's why they're so fucking overpowered.

btw by reincarnation i mean the traditional bhuddist reincarnation (i'm not v religious but i align w bhuddism/hinduism bc desi), which basically means the original thirteen still exist but their reincarnations are like avatars/forms that can exist at the same time.

one of the big examples of this reincarnation is vishnu and krishna. krishna is a reincarnation of vishnu, but vishnu was still alive when krishna was created. this is because krishna is a manifestation of vishnu's power/spirit. it's possible to be a reincarnation of vishnu and not be a reincarnation of krishna btw.

anyways that was a quick lil religious explanation but that's how i think of it for the rescue bots, and optimus too. (i think the thirteenth prime is still alive or whatever like the other thirteen, optimus is just an avatar of his.)

so the thirteen can watch their reincarnations and they talk about the rescue bots like they are them (the thirteen), because they sorta are. but then the rescue bots aren't exactly like them, because they're more like representations of the souls of the thirteen.

[raffaellopalandri]

Living the Interdependent Self: From Conceptual Realisation to Embodied Wisdom - Part 1

Having traversed the vast theoretical terrains that unravel the illusion of the autonomous, bounded self—from Enlightenment individualism to post-structural decentring, from Buddhist concept of anātman / अनात्मन् (non-self) to Stoic radical cosmopolitanism, from Indigenous relationality to ecological embeddedness, we now stand before a different kind of threshold: not epistemological, but…

[naturalwellnesshq]

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[off-mozzarella]

Thinking about how I went from artistically gifted kid who was pretty good at copying pictures to mediocre artist who basically struggles to draw a face every single time 🥴

[mystic-kentah1]

Try Soul Retrieval for Inner Transformation: A Path to Spiritual Awakening and Healing

In the pursuit of personal growth and spiritual awakening, many individuals find themselves facing emotional wounds, unresolved traumas, and parts of their being that feel fragmented or lost. These unhealed aspects can hinder the process of inner transformation, preventing one from living a fully authentic and aligned life. 

If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward on your spiritual journey, soul retrieval may offer the healing and clarity you seek. Soul retrieval is an ancient healing practice rooted in shamanic traditions. 

It involves reconnecting with lost parts of your soul—fragments that may have been separated due to trauma, emotional pain, or life’s challenges. These parts of your soul can often feel disconnected, and through the process of soul retrieval, you can experience profound spiritual guidance, healing, and a deep sense of inner transformation. 

In this blog, we will explore the concept of soul retrieval, its benefits for inner transformation, and how Mystic Kentah can guide you through this powerful practice.

What Is Soul Retrieval?

Soul retrieval is a shamanic healing technique that involves journeying into non-ordinary reality to retrieve lost or fragmented parts of the soul. These parts of the soul can be lost or fragmented due to significant life events such as trauma, abuse, grief, or even major life transitions. 

When we experience such events, parts of our essence can become disconnected, leading to feelings of emptiness, disconnection, or a sense of not being whole. The practice of soul retrieval allows the healer to journey on behalf of the individual to locate and retrieve these lost soul parts. 

Upon retrieval, these parts are reintegrated, restoring the individual’s sense of wholeness and alignment with their true self. The shamanic practitioner serves as a guide, helping the individual reconnect with their inner power and reclaim the parts of their soul that have been lost along the way.

How does Soul Retrieval Promotes Spiritual Awakening?

Soul retrieval is a deeply transformative process that can play a pivotal role in spiritual awakening. Often, the loss of soul parts is linked to spiritual disconnection, and many people who undergo soul retrieval report a profound sense of awakening and clarity afterward. 

When you reclaim the lost fragments of your soul, you can reconnect with your true self and live in alignment with your soul’s purpose.

Here are some ways soul retrieval promotes spiritual awakening:

Healing from Trauma and Emotional Wounds: Trauma often leads to emotional fragmentation, where certain aspects of our soul retreat to protect us from further harm. Soul retrieval helps heal these wounds and releases the emotional blocks that hinder spiritual growth.

Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: When we lose parts of ourselves due to past experiences, we can feel lost, uncertain, or disconnected. Soul retrieval allows you to reclaim these lost pieces, restoring your sense of identity and purpose. This deeper connection with your true self facilitates spiritual awakening.

Clearing Energy Blocks: Soul fragments often carry with them unresolved emotions or negative energy. Soul retrieval helps clear these energetic blocks, allowing for a smoother flow of energy and greater alignment with your spiritual path.

Greater Alignment with Your Life’s Purpose: Once you undergo soul retrieval, you may begin to feel more in tune with your life’s purpose. By reconnecting with your soul’s essence, you gain clarity on your path and feel more confident in your ability to live authentically and pursue your passions.

The Role of Mystic Kentah in Your Soul Retrieval Journey

Mystic Kentah is a platform dedicated to offering spiritual guidance and transformative practices to individuals on their spiritual awakening journey. With a wealth of knowledge and resources, Mystic Kentah provides tools and guidance to help you explore powerful practices like soul retrieval and embrace inner transformation.

Here are some ways Mystic Kentah can support you on your soul retrieval journey:

1. Personalized Soul Retrieval Sessions

At Mystic Kentah, we offer personalized soul retrieval sessions with experienced spiritual healers who are trained in shamanic practices. These healers are skilled in guiding you through the process of reconnecting with your soul and retrieving any lost fragments. 

Each session is tailored to your unique needs, and the healer works closely with you to uncover the causes of your soul fragmentation and facilitate healing. Through these sessions, you will receive spiritual guidance that can help you understand the root causes of your emotional and spiritual disconnection. 

As you reclaim your soul parts, you will feel a profound sense of renewal, leading to inner transformation and greater spiritual alignment.

2. Shamanic Healing Workshops and Resources

If you are new to the concept of soul retrieval or shamanic healing, Mystic Kentah offers a variety of workshops and resources to help you understand and experience these practices in a safe and supportive environment. Our workshops include guided journeys, teachings on soul loss, and the methods used to call back fragmented soul parts.

These workshops are designed to deepen your knowledge of shamanic healing and offer you practical tools for embarking on your healing journey. Whether you're seeking spiritual awakening or simply want to heal past traumas, Mystic Kentah’s resources can help you take the first steps toward inner transformation.

3. Guided Meditations for Soul Retrieval

For those who are not yet ready for a one-on-one session but still wish to explore soul retrieval, Mystic Kentah offers guided meditations that can help you begin the process of reconnecting with your soul. These meditations are designed to help you enter a state of deep relaxation and journey inward to retrieve lost soul fragments.

Guided meditations can be a great way to practice soul retrieval at your own pace, allowing you to gradually integrate healing into your life. Through regular meditation, you can begin to clear emotional blocks, increase your energy flow, and receive spiritual guidance from within.

4. Community Support and Connection

Healing from trauma and reconnecting with your soul can be an emotional and transformative process. Having a supportive community can be essential for your inner transformation. Mystic Kentah offers a community of like-minded individuals who are on their spiritual journeys. 

Whether you're participating in online forums, attending group workshops, or connecting through social media, you’ll find a safe space to share your experiences, ask questions, and gain support from others.

At Mystic Kentah, we believe in the power of collective healing and community. By connecting with others who are also on a path of spiritual awakening, you can receive encouragement, insights, and validation as you move through your soul retrieval process.

5. Mentorship and Spiritual Guidance

Mystic Kentah offers mentorship programs that allow you to receive one-on-one spiritual guidance from experienced mentors who specialize in soul retrieval and spiritual healing. These mentors can help you navigate the challenges of your healing journey, offering insights, wisdom, and support as you work through emotional and spiritual blockages. 

Through regular sessions, they will guide you toward a deeper understanding of your soul’s path and help you uncover the areas in your life that need healing and restoration.

6. Healing Circles for Collective Soul Retrieval

In addition to individual sessions, Mystic Kentah hosts healing circles where individuals can come together to experience collective soul retrieval practices. These circles are an opportunity to participate in group healing and receive support from the collective energy of the group. 

The shared healing experience can amplify the energy, helping to accelerate the process of soul retrieval for all participants. These circles provide a space to connect with others who are on a similar journey, fostering a sense of community and mutual healing.

7. Tools for Energy Clearing and Protection

Soul retrieval involves not only retrieving lost soul fragments but also clearing and protecting your energy field. Mystic Kentah offers a variety of tools and resources designed to help you cleanse and protect your energy. 

From guided rituals to energy-clearing techniques, you’ll have access to practical methods that assist in creating a balanced and harmonious energy system. These tools are essential for maintaining spiritual and emotional well-being as you integrate your soul parts back into your being.

8. Ongoing Support After Soul Retrieval

The process of soul retrieval doesn’t end with the recovery of lost soul parts. Mystic Kentah recognizes that the healing journey is ongoing, and they offer continued support to help you navigate the integration process. After a soul retrieval session, you may experience emotional shifts, new insights, or challenges as you process the healing. 

Mystic Kentah provides follow-up resources, integration practices, and continued guidance to ensure that you stay grounded and supported as you incorporate the retrieved soul fragments into your daily life.

Signs You May Benefit from Soul Retrieval

Soul retrieval is not only for those who have experienced intense trauma. It can be a powerful tool for anyone who feels disconnected or unaligned with their true self. Here are some signs that soul retrieval may be beneficial for you:

Feeling Disconnected or Lost: If you’re struggling to find meaning or direction in life, or if you feel like something is missing but can’t pinpoint what it is, it may be a sign that you’ve lost a part of your soul.

Unexplained Emotional Pain: If you experience deep emotional pain or recurring sadness that doesn’t seem to have an obvious cause, soul retrieval can help heal past wounds and reintegrate the lost parts of your being.

Repeated Negative Patterns: If you notice that you keep repeating negative patterns in relationships, career, or personal habits, soul retrieval can help clear these blocks and break the cycle.

Difficulty Moving Forward: If you feel stuck in life or are having difficulty moving forward, soul retrieval can help you regain your power and reclaim the energy needed to take the next steps in your personal and spiritual growth.

Final Wrap Up

Soul retrieval is a powerful and transformative practice that can help you reconnect with your true self and experience a profound spiritual awakening. By reclaiming lost soul fragments, you can heal from past trauma, clear energy blocks, and find greater clarity and purpose in your life. 

At Mystic Kentah, we provide personalized guidance, resources, and community support to help you on your soul retrieval journey. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or guided meditations, Mystic Kentah offers the tools you need to experience inner transformation and reconnect with your soul’s true essence.

If you’re ready to embark on a path of healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening, consider exploring the practice of soul retrieval and begin your journey toward wholeness today. The wisdom and guidance of your spirit await.

[whatudottu]

Because I've been steamrolled by another character to hyperfixate on completely out of the blue, I feel the need to talk about TFA Soundwave and his siphonophoric ass- yes, I said siphonophore, now read under the cut to find out more-!

Aside from me now suddenly getting attached to another minor character (not as fucked over as Skyke but an extra episode is STILL just 2 total episodes), I caught the curiosity bug and looked a little deeper into this bastard, and here I am sharing it.

As a refresh, Soundwave in TFA was a 'gift' for Sari with the actual motivation to be used as Megatron's new body; the method to do so being the Key and the Allspark energy it uses. Now, in terms of all the Earth sparked cybertronians (not to be confused with Earthspark), you can probably pit the two types of mecha into 'Key-born' and 'shard-born'. You get the Dinobots as the first Earth cybertronians firmly in the 'key-born' category and the Constructicons (+plus unrelated Wreck-Gar) in 'shard-born', and considering the methodology used to make Soundwave- well- SOUNDWAVE was the Key, you'd also think that he'd also be as such fitting in with 'robots Sari tampered with and Megan profited off of'.

Well- to say that Soundwave's transformation from simple Earth music bot to fully forged and sparked cybertronian was actually complete would be - perhaps - a lie.

Megatron had originally wanted Soundwave to at the very least stick around Sari long enough to fully upgrade into his new body, his cybertronian body fueled on by the Key and it's Allspark energy, and to probably remain under his command just long enough for a transfer of some sort. It is Soundwave's act of defiance, a shock to even Megan, that cut the ties between the full frame upgrade and the actual upgrading of his processor.

It was Soundwave's rebellion against the (presently) organic Sari that prevented him from being 'Key-born'.

That's not to say he isn't sapient, more that it is to say he's significantly more different in comparison to other Earth-born cybertronians.

Soundwave becomes the Soundwave Megatron designed him to be only after making the upgrade himself, with a lot of smaller Detroit robots serving as the materials to build up his frame, himself the personification of the Earth robot revolution. And when he is summarily defeated by Bulkhead (and later by Optimus in 'Human Error') all the parts that were his body shattered into the scrap parts of possessed robots passed their usefulness. All that remained of Soundwave was a little section of his original make that just so happened to be where the Key would be used.

Soundwave became a little cassette.

Bestie I swear to god-

Seeing as how his minicons Laserbeak and Ratbat don't transform into cassettes themselves (bass and keytar respectively), plus are probably part of the 'shard-born' half of Earth cybertronians, I think that it'd be a fucking hilarious reversal if the Cassetticon for the Soundwave fam was SOUNDWAVE HIMSELF! Like, if it ends up that Laserbeak and Ratbat have more cybertronian of a spark than this bitch then his siphonophoric ass has got to find that fucking shard-

And yes, back to siphonophores.

So, I love me some siphonophores, love the bitches that group together to form one being, love me that so much. I think if Soundwave were a siphonophore cybertronian frametype, it would certainly fit with the whole hypocrisy of his mentality, of unleashing a 'robot revolution' by uh... mind controlling robots to be free from their servitude by organic hands.

His spark's in the right place (buried deep within minibots or toy Soundwaves) but perhaps being like a day's worth of being vaguely sapient might kinda skew that revolution to be 'i want you to be free the way I define free' and boop I've made another mind controller a siphonophore eep-! (would be a great time to put in a link, were it not a link to a collab with a friend's deactivated blog and also not even transformers related 😔)

Considering the title of siphonophores in a more general sense are 'colonial species', a Soundwave built up as a colony of robots (so far only Detroit tech robots) and presents himself as this signal for a revolution, I think it's awfully fitting that the mentality of 'be free MY way' could be boiled down to 'be my body'. Because as a cassette - or perhaps more a cassette RECORDER or tape deck - Soundwave literally cannot move and has to rely on his music in order to get anything done, to get others to do the things he needs them to do FOR HIM. To escape from the Autobots a second time he needs Laserbeak - one of the instruments TO HIS VERY MIND CONTROLLING MUSIC - to snatch him out of there to rebuild another day, to gather enough stray robots to become a colonial system of machines in order to function as 'cybertronian'.

I just... think I really like siphonophores, man. I think they're real neat little cities, yeah? And I think Soundwave's network of robotics is just being head by someone who's like... idk give or take a few Earth months/years between Sari's season 1 birthday and Earth's season 3 Christmas old, significantly less than even the youngest of young bots (though Dirtboss and the Luna-born clones are like... the youngest newsparks) and most certainly an age that even humans would find young.

Idk, maybe Soundwave using all this Earth tech is not getting the parts that he actually needs to be actually officially a cybertronian, even if perhaps he remains a siphonophore type frame. Perhaps, with a special delivery from Megan himself all the way from Kaon, a colony of cybertronian made minicons could help connect the missing piece.

Eh, I'm just rambling at this point.

Anyway; *rotates TFA Soundwave in my head* *rotates TFA Soundwave in my head* *rotates TFA Soundw-

[coastalemp]

369 Manifestation and Affirmation Journal, The Laws of Attraction: Manifest Your Desires, Dreams and Wishes

[compassionmattersmost]

Introduction to Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance

Mantra Yoga is the yoga of sacred sound, a profound spiritual practice that involves the repetition of mantras—sacred syllables, words, or phrases—designed to elevate consciousness, focus the mind, and connect with the divine. This path taps into the vibrational power of sound to create harmony within the practitioner and with the universe, aligning the mind, body, and spirit through the…

[bananonbinary]

the main argument I've heard made wrt the IP thing and AI art is that the AI can only ever combine works from other artists. it has no creative input other than combining works that already exist; which, personally, i would be fine with if it was just being trained on work in the public domain and work from people who consented to be included, but these bots are scraping art from literally everywhere on the web with *very* few opportunities to opt out. even a human artist that's heavily inspired by other creators adds something of their own to the mix, it's kind of impossible *not* to unless you're literally tracing someone else's design, but AI is using art taken from other creators And Nothing Else, which when combined with the fact you can ask it to produce art "in the style of X" gets a lot of artists very mad

that feels like a very esoteric complaint though. how does one measure "creative input," and why does the actual method it uses to create not count? if you can't actually point to a bit of AI art like "thats my OC it clearly lifted that from this painting i did" then it's clearly done SOMETHING transformative. what has it actually stolen? the knowledge that your work exists, somewhere?

as far as i understand it, the main practical reason for "intellectual property" to exist as a legal concept, is to prevent someone from harming someone else's livelihood or reputation by claiming the work as their own. parody and free use are allowed only so far as they are sufficiently different from the source work. but these AIs...don't claim credit for the source works. they don't reproduce the source works anywhere at all. and what they create IS pretty transformative, even if it's in a soulless robot kinda way. it can't really be considered to be "taking away" from sales etc of the original works that exist, because it doesn't actually look like any one of them at all. I think even if I, a human, DID create "here's a collage of tiny pieces of shit i found on deviantart" it would still be considered fair use, but the connection between anything in the data sets and the actual art the AIs produce is much, much more tenuous than that.

I think any way that it could hurt an artist that you could define would also just cover competing artists in general. Even if an AI created a picture of, say, a tree In The Style Of Artist (let's call them Phil), it still wouldn't ACTUALLY be the same as the tree Phil would draw, it would just kinda look similar. and anyone who wanted a tree by Phil would know that this wasn't one, and wasn't worth their time. Phil could draw their own tree, and still sell it, and the AI would only really compete with that among Phil fans if it actually tried to claim that its version WAS by Phil.

This is sort of my main hesitation for the IP argument. we here in fandom spaces exist in a grey area of intellectual property, where EVERYTHING is "in the style of" or "based on" existing properties. if we try to legislate those very conceptual qualities, instead of actual concrete "look this was literally my image it made i published it two years ago," then our spaces will cease to exist.

again, that's not to say there's zero valid complaints about AI art. i definitely see the problem with corporations trying to replace human labor with them because the humans wanted better working conditions. (this is a larger problem imo where any progress in the workplace is stagnated because it will inevitably be used as an excuse to fire people instead of give them less work). and a friend explained to me why it's fairly offensive at the very least to try and bring AI art into what was clearly a space to celebrate the process of making art (eg, contests, writers groups and websites, etc). i just don't think this specific argument is a good path to go down.

[lynxmuse]

Mindfulness Moment

“We have to guard against the temptation to accept that history is necessarily the limit of who we are as human beings.

That just because it has been that way that it necessarily has to be that way.”

– Ta-Nehisi Coates

(The entire interview the quote above is from is great and intricate and nuanced and empathetic and all the more amazing because it happened on a show that is billed as comedy/satire.  Well worth a watch, and I’m putting his book on my list now.)

[mycelestial001]

Striving for your Spiritual Wellness. Discover Here

[shamanflavio]

Unlocking the Power of Shamanistic Healing: A Journey Towards Personal Wellness

Shamanistic healing is often portrayed as a mystical encounter between a shaman and a patient, but a deeper exploration reveals a rich tapestry of dynamics that can transform the healing journey. In “Shamanism and its Discontents” by Michael F. Brown, we delve into the fascinating world of shamanism among the Aguaruna Jivaro of Peru, offering insights that resonate with those seeking healing,…