#Ultimate Guide to In-App Guidance

[lilianne-tarot]

How the Universe Has Its Way of Guiding You, and That's Okay

TW: LONG POST

I have always trusted in the universe's plan in every step of my life. When things took an ugly turn for me, when I failed at things I thought I was the best at, when I couldn’t get the things I was desperate for, I questioned the universe, "Whyyy mee?" but We, as humans, tend to run after things that feel out of our reach. A lot of us chase things, even the wrong things sometimes. But the reality is universe gives us what we need, not what we want, and that’s the difference. We often realize this too late in our journey.

A very cliché quote, "Every rejection is a redirection," is what I live by. Another famous quote from a writer says, "If things go according to your wishes, that's good. But if they go according to God's will, that's even better because it is happening the way He wants, and God will never wish anything bad for you." My mom taught me this very early in life and I reminded it to myself every time I hit rock bottom.

I have always been very intuitively blessed, and even when things were about to take a turn for me, I could feel it coming. A perfect example of how the universe gives signals in the most unexpected ways happened 2 months ago ago. I was in an awful situation, really fighting for something, feeling desperate, so I resorted to my love, my tarot cards, for guidance. As I pulled the cards, I did it multiple times because our energy really affects the cards we draw, and I was confused and anxious. But one thing kept happening: the World card kept appearing in my readings, whether through jumper cards, as a shadow card, or just somehow showing up every time.

Even though I know the meanings of my cards well, being human, I needed reassurance. So, I searched through my books, and internet, found the meaning, but left it there and went on with my day. Later that day, I randomly opened this app and saw a post explaining, "What does it mean when the World card shows up multiple times in a reading?" The moment I read that post, I had the biggest breakdown. It was like the universe was speaking directly to me, showing me how miraculously and unexpectedly it sends signals. And last week I passed the test successfully. I am finally eligible for the course I badly wanted to attend. Ultimately, the universe wasn’t lying that day. I was grinning ear to ear when I saw my results. The power the universe holds is beyond our contemplation.

The way I write my readings, I heavily credit my loneliness and ADHD for it. Funny, isn’t it? Personally, even though I have always had really supportive friends, I never had someone I could connect with on a soul level and share my deepest thoughts with. So, I resorted to journaling and talking to myself. I used to take night walks just to let out all of my thoughts to my invisible friend who would never judge me.

Two years ago, I got really serious about my tarot hobby when I was super burdened with my studies and other stuff. I started asking questions about myself and writing my own interpretations in my diary, the way I wished someone would tell me those things. I would reread them later, and that became my little comfort, even if I exaggerated things there but it gave me the happiness I was looking for at that time. Over time, my style evolved. I got better at reading the cards, better at articulating my thoughts, and when I started doing readings for others, I saw the impact it had. When people told me, "This made my heart warm," or "This gave me so much clarity," I felt so proud to be able to do that for others.

One fine day, I stumbled upon this community, completely out of the blue. The funny part is I didn’t even expect this app to have a tarot community, LOL. But when I found it, I binge-read so many posts here. And then an idea struck me: "What if I share my own readings here?" So, I made my blog. Unexpectedly, I received so much love, more than I ever imagined. It might sound like an exaggeration, but I truly feel like I found my soul family here.

None of this was planned. And that’s exactly how the universe works. It guides us in ways we don’t always see at first. Sometimes, we’re too focused on what we think we want that we don’t recognize what we truly need. But the universe has its way of showing us, through signs, through redirections, through moments of clarity that hit us unexpectedly. And when we finally look back, we realize that everything was aligning perfectly all along.

i hope i was able to bring some reassurance and comfort to anyone who might be going thorough a rough time and looking for a signal from the universe. 💗

With love, Lilianne.

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[trophy-girl]

How to Start Working Out & Actually Stay Consistent

So you want to start working out but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve tried before, but consistency just isn’t sticking? Trust me, we’ve all been there. The secret? Start small, keep it fun, and stay accountable. Here’s your ultimate beginner’s guide to making fitness a lifestyle (without hating it).

Set Realistic & Clear Goals

Before jumping into workouts, define what you want to achieve. This will help guide your workout plan and keep you motivated.

Examples of realistic goals:

• Short-term (1-3 months): Work out 3x a week, improve flexibility, or walk 5,000 steps daily.

• Mid-term (3-6 months): Be able to do 10 push-ups, jog for 10 minutes without stopping, or improve muscle tone.

• Long-term (6-12 months+): Lose or gain a certain amount of weight, lift heavier weights, run a 5K, or gain visible muscle definition.

Pick a Workout Schedule & Stick to It

Choose 2-4 days per week for workouts to start. Mark it in your calendar as a commitment just like any other appointment.

Best times to work out

• Morning workouts can boost energy and set a positive tone for the day.

• Afternoon/evening workouts may feel easier if you have more energy later in the day.

• The best time is whenever you can realistically stick to it consistently!

Start with 30-minute workouts, then gradually increase time as you build endurance.

Choose Beginner-Friendly Workouts

If you’re new to working out, you don’t need fancy gym equipment—bodyweight exercises and light cardio are great for building a foundation.

Basic Beginner Workout Routine (Full Body - No Equipment)

Warm-up (5 minutes)

• Arm circles (30 sec)

• Leg swings (30 sec each leg)

• March in place (1 min)

• Dynamic stretches (2 min)

Workout (Repeat 2-3 rounds)

• Squats (15 reps)

• Push-ups (10 reps; modify by doing on knees if needed)

• Lunges (10 reps per leg)

• Plank (30 sec)

• Jumping jacks (30 sec)

Cool-down (5 minutes)

• Stretching for flexibility and muscle recovery

• Deep breathing exercises

Alternative Workouts:

• Walking or jogging: Aim for 20-30 minutes, 3-4x per week.

• Dance workouts: Fun way to stay active! Try YouTube dance workout videos.

• Yoga or Pilates: Great for flexibility, core strength, and relaxation.

Track Your Progress & Celebrate Small Wins

Tracking your workouts will help you stay motivated and see improvements over time.

Ways to track progress:

• Write down your workouts in a notebook.

• Use a fitness app to log steps, workouts, and progress photos.

• Track non-scale victories like better endurance, improved posture, or fitting into clothes better.

Celebrate small wins like completing a full workout week or lifting heavier weights—it keeps you inspired!

Stay Accountable & Motivated

Accountability can make or break your consistency. Here are ways to stay on track:

• Workout buddy: Find a friend or gym partner to keep each other motivated.

• Join a community: Pretty & Paid Discord has a fitness accountability group!

• Hire a trainer: If possible, work with a coach for personalized guidance.

• Remind yourself of your “why”: Write down why you started and revisit it when motivation dips.

Prioritize Rest & Recovery

Beginners often think they need to work out daily, but rest is crucial for muscle recovery and avoiding burnout.

• Start with 3-4 workout days per week.

• Listen to your body. If you’re sore, take an active recovery day (light stretching, yoga, or walking).

• Get enough sleep. Your body recovers while you rest. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep.

Fuel Your Workouts with Proper Nutrition

Your energy levels and performance will depend on what you eat.

Pre-workout meal/snack (30-60 min before workout):

• Banana with peanut butter

• Greek yogurt with fruit

• Oatmeal with almonds

Post-workout meal/snack (within 1 hour after workout):

• Protein shake or smoothie

• Chicken, rice, and veggies

• Eggs with whole-grain toast

Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after workouts.

Overcome Common Challenges

If you’re struggling to stay consistent, identify what’s holding you back:

“I don’t have time.”

• Shorten workouts to 15-20 minutes

• Try home workouts to save time on commuting

“I feel too sore.”

• Do light stretching and drink plenty of water

• Allow muscles to recover (work different muscle groups on different days)

“I get bored easily.”

• Try different workout styles like boxing, cycling, or dance workouts

• Listen to music or podcasts while working out

Stay Consistent & Make Fitness a Habit

Building a habit takes at least 21 days, so be patient with yourself. The key is progress, not perfection.

• Start small and be consistent. Even 10-15 minutes is better than skipping a workout.

• Make workouts non-negotiable, just like brushing your teeth.

• If you miss a workout, don’t quit—just start again the next day!

Stay patient and be kind to yourself. Consistency is key!

[magickkate]

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the mystical realms of Tarot and unlock the secrets of the cards? Tarot is a powerful divination tool that has been used for centuries to gain insight, guidance, and clarity on life's mysteries and challenges. Whether you're new to Tarot or a seasoned practitioner, understanding the basics of the cards and their meanings is essential for tapping into their wisdom and harnessing their magic. Here's a beginner's guide to the Tarot and the meanings of the cards:

🃏 The Structure of the Tarot Deck: The traditional Tarot deck consists of 78 cards divided into two main categories: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards that represent archetypal energies and significant life events, while the Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards divided into four suits—Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles—that correspond to different aspects of daily life.

🌟 The Major Arcana: The Major Arcana cards represent major life themes, spiritual lessons, and transformative experiences. Each card carries its own unique energy and symbolism, offering insights into the universal patterns and forces at play in our lives. Some key Major Arcana cards include The Fool (new beginnings, spontaneity), The Lovers (love, relationships), and The Tower (sudden change, upheaval).

💫 The Minor Arcana: The Minor Arcana cards reflect the day-to-day aspects of life, including emotions, thoughts, actions, and material concerns. Each suit has its own elemental correspondence and represents a different aspect of human experience. For example, Wands represent fire (creativity, passion), Cups represent water (emotions, intuition), Swords represent air (intellect, communication), and Pentacles represent earth (material resources, physical manifestations).

🌿 Interpreting the Cards: When interpreting Tarot cards, it's important to consider the imagery, symbolism, and intuitive impressions that arise during a reading. Pay attention to the emotions, thoughts, and sensations that the cards evoke, and trust in your intuition to guide you towards deeper insights and understanding. While there are traditional meanings associated with each card, Tarot is ultimately a deeply personal and intuitive practice that invites you to trust in your own inner wisdom.

🔮 Practice and Patience: Like any skill, learning Tarot takes time, practice, and patience. Don't be discouraged if you don't grasp the meanings of the cards right away—keep practicing, studying, and experimenting with different spreads and techniques to deepen your connection with the cards and refine your intuition.

Labyrinthos - Tarot Reading and Learning (Mobile App on Apple App Store) [i’m a huge fan of the mobile app for learning the meanings of the cards]

Whether you're seeking guidance, clarity, or spiritual growth, Tarot offers a powerful tool for accessing the wisdom of the subconscious mind and navigating life's twists and turns with grace and insight. So shuffle your deck, draw a card, and let the magic of Tarot illuminate your path! 🔮🌿

[loneberry]

Baby's First Meditation Retreat

…attention is prayer. —Simone Weil

It would be simpler—the monastic life would be so much simpler. Wake, pray, meditate, do battle with the ego, eat, sleep—live such that everything inessential is stripped away. Why did you come here, I said, I’m tired of living a distracted life, of going through my days in a fog of unawareness.

In Cambridge, MA I attended a meditation retreat. I signed up on a whim, out of a vague feeling that I have lost control of my mind. I have been meditating very casually for the last nine years, mostly using the Calm app, listening to Tara Brach recordings, and attending guided meditations while a grad student. I had come to the practice out of desperation, in the midst of a debilitating depression that made me feel perpetually tormented by my thoughts. During that time, I would voraciously read every study I could find on depression treatments and tried basically every treatment modality out there: neurofeedback, ketamine, therapeutic yoga, medication, CBT, DBT, fish oil, an anti-inflammatory diet, psychedelics, and the “treatment” that ultimately saved me: intensive psychoanalysis four days a week. Meditation seemed a particularly promising and low-risk way to manage depression and anxiety—and yes, it did bring me some relief, working as a kind of supplement to the psychoanalysis. Even though I haven’t been as consistent about it as I would have liked, I continued to practice it regularly, usually for about 10-20 minutes a day. Not once have I regretted meditating, though when life gets busy it’s easy to tell yourself that you just don’t have the time to sit and do nothing, even though we seem to somehow always have the time to mindlessly surf the internet. 

What is there to say. I’m just so tired of living on autopilot, of not having to face the moment, to face myself. There are a million ways to blot out one’s internal monologue, filling up our days with the background chatter of podcasts or social media. 

The recrudescence of my Simone Weil mania has forced me to reflect on attention—that rare quality of mind which is increasingly in short supply. And yet everything is a matter of attention—not because attention can be instrumentalized to achieve one’s goals. No. Attention is the end in itself. Weil: “We have to try to cure our faults by attention and not by will.” It’s in that second-to-second awareness that reverence for the moment blossoms. The fog is lifting. Here is the trembling world, a cloud passing, the dancing light on the pavement as the sun passes through the rustling leaves of the tree. Weil: “Attention, taken to its highest degree, is the same thing as prayer. It presupposes faith and love.” 

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I landed in Boston late Friday night and early the next morning was off to the Zen center for the silent two-day retreat. I really did not know what to expect when I signed up. I knew a little about the different schools of Buddhism from studying it in a course as an undergrad. I remember being slightly afraid of “Zen” (or Chan) in particular because it seemed so severe to me. I imagined interminable zazen sessions, without guidance or visualizations; imagined slouching pupils getting whacked with sticks for bad posture or falling asleep. Yet surely if I were to test the Buddhist waters, I should do Zen/Chan since it is a specifically Chinese tradition? My father’s uncle was a Buddhist monk who wandered the mountains of China. I don’t know anything about him, other than his sister (my grandma) was devastated when he died after getting hit by a train. Whether it was suicide or just a manic pixie monk moment, I do not know.

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Some meditation retreats are completely secular—they are just like a series of long, guided mindfulness sessions, with the context, rituals, and “religious” dimensions stripped away. This was not really that kind of retreat. There were robes, chants in Korean, elaborate meal rituals, and yes, getting whacked with a stick! Of course it is always possible to opt out of getting hit with the keisaku stick—I thought I would, but in the end I took the whacking almost every time it was offered, partly because it jolted me awake and relieved the tension building up in my body from hours and hours of sitting cross-legged on a cushion. The first couple of times the keisaku whacking was administered, I had to restrain myself from laughing. Oh my God, we’re getting whacked by a Buddhist master! In the orientation the instructor said it was for “tension release” but I did feel that it was something like a ritual of submission to the authority of the teacher, even if it didn’t really hurt. Watching how eagerly D. bowed to receive the stick in the orientation, I wondered if the Zen pupils were secretly sadomasochists. 

Constitutionally, I am not a “joiner” and have an aversion to organized religion and anything that emits even a whiff of cult vibes. I’ve always been critical of authority and incapable of following rules, possibly because I didn’t have any growing up. But there was something soothing about how regimented everything was. We performed our actions in sync, chanted about emptiness at 4:30am. The whole experience felt almost militaristic, but a part of me enjoyed the austere, disciplinary atmosphere and the obsessive attention to detail. Not disciplinary in a punitive sense, but disciplinary in the way I imagine Russian classical music training to be: the methodical pursuit of self-mastery (it’s hardly surprising that the Zen master I received instruction from was a classically trained pianist). During the retreat I concluded that more discipline would be good for me.

Most of the retreat consisted of meditating in silence. There was no small talk, no psychobabble, no “now we will get started…”—he just hits the wooden clapper three times, and the sitting session starts. No guidance, no body-scan, no loving-kindness prompts. Just you, seated cross-legged on the cushion in silence, facing the tumult of your chaotic mind, your hands in the Dhyana Mudra position, your eyes half-closed. 

It is a profound and difficult experience, having to face your own mind…both utterly banal and deeply disturbing, thoughts flitting from “maybe I should try to find a used bicycle on the OfferUp app” to thoughts of my parents’ mortality. I was warned by the Zen teacher that difficult emotions might bubble up. Thrice I broke out into tears and strained to regain my composure. It began during one of the short breaks, when I was lying on a bench outside looking up at the sky, imagining that a passing cloud was a life appearing briefly before dissipating. It was an unmediated confrontation with the eternal flux of the universe—pure panta rhei. 

Weil: “Whatever frightful thing may happen, can we desire that time should stop, that the stars should be stayed in their courses? Time’s violence rends the soul: by the rent eternity enters.” Time’s violence has utterly and completely ripped apart my soul. I wanted to hold onto everyone and everything I love, for the stars to be stayed in their courses, for time to stop, for my parents to live forever. I thought about Mari Ruti’s rapid decline and death, about my recent visit to my older brother in prison, and my trip to my relatives’ assisted living home, where my mother’s cousin has been completely waylaid by the rapid onset of Parkinson’s disease. I thought about my father sitting down in the chair looking out the window at the assisted living home, talking about getting old, how his knees ache now. Time’s violence rends the soul.Will I be strong enough to face the eternal flux, the impermanence of everything I love, with a fierceness that borders on madness, grieving even the eventual death of the Sun? Sitting on the cushion meditating, crying: let go. Will I ever be able to let go with grace? Don’t know. Sink into don’t-know mind. Count the breath. Something passes through me.

What did I see, what did I hear—I heard every exhibit of the Museum of Jurassic Technology: the voice imploring us to follow the chain of flowers into the mysteries of life, the burbling waters of the miniature model of Iguazú Falls, a recording of David Wilson talking about exploding dice, the distant echoes of barks in the bestiary room, the mournful sound of the duduk in Djivan Gasparyan’s “Lovely Spring” playing the Sandaldjian room, Monteverdi’s “Lamento della Ninfa” as I ascend the stairs to the sublime courtyard, Bach’s “Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ” in the ‘Ecstatic Journey of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky’ exhibit (impossible not to see the levitation scene from Tarkovsky’s Solaris when hearing BWV 639), Mihály Víg’s “Valuska” in The Borzoi Kabinet Theater at the end of the day, and the sound of David’s nyckelharpa reverberating in the garden. 

Now the birds of the mind are taking flight.

In, out. In, out. Return to the breath. 

The mind opening like a door to the sky

            a deep purple flower unfolding in the emptiness.

List everything you see, her feet standing on the lotus. 

Clear mind

Clear mind

Clear mind

Don’t know.

(In) 1-2-3-4 (out) 5-6-7-8

Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ ἐλέησόν με 

The heart

The heart

The spherical heart of the manatee

Thoughts and thoughts and thoughts and thoughts

like waves, saturating the swash zone of the mind…

It’s the weekend of the Perseid meteor shower. Eight years ago, Ed and I watched them from the dock of a Maine pond. We had rented an Airbnb from a man with the same name as a dear poet friend of mine, Dana Ward. (I was dreaming of Dana when I woke up this morning.) A week after the Maine trip, I was at the mental hospital. I had forgotten I had a poetry reading. The woman organizing it called, wondering where I was. 

Eight years have passed me in the blink of an eye. 

Thoughts.

In

out

In

out

In 10-30 second intervals: nothing. Just the space between thoughts.

There were two states of non-self:

one of calm neutrality—just the is-ness of the world.

The other, something more ecstatic:

a mystical amnesia, when you become the contraction and expansion of the breath.

What is there to say about it? In my stead there was a heaving purple cloud floating in a black room.

Then, the “I” coheres again. Head so full of language, thinking about everything I want to write. “I shouldn’t be so attached to my thoughts.” The teacher says in the interview: it’s not about suppression.

Writers are fundamentally hoarders of thoughts. I try to collect each one, as the squirrel does the acorns. In my head I am writing an essay about the antidepressant withdrawals, my astonishment that I did not relapse as David Foster Wallace did when he committed suicide after tapering off his antidepressant. I remember when my thoughts were stuck on the “I want to die” loop, how Ed installed the ad blocker on my internet browser because he was disturbed by the suicide hotline targeted ads. I do not think such thoughts anymore. Maybe it is true—we are not our thoughts. They pass through my mind like water through the sieve. Did Woolf train herself to observe the stream? Too much thinking. I must be doing it wrong. Wrong again—I’m supposed to suspend judgment. 

I hear my friend Tim saying, “the mathematics section is the most mystical part of the library.”

Then Weil says, “As soon as we have a point of eternity in the soul, we have nothing more to do but to take care of it, for it will grow of itself like a seed. It is necessary to surround it with an armed guard, waiting in stillness, and to nourish it with the contemplation of numbers…” 

Now I’m thinking about the relationship between math and mysticism, about the Indian number theorist Srinivasa Ramanujan, who received, in his dreams, thousands of formulas from the Hindu Goddess Namagiri. Ramanujan: “An equation for me has no meaning unless it expresses a thought of God.”

I remember my poem “Umbra,” in which I reference the French mathematician Alexander Grothendieck’s strange book, La Clef des Songes (‘The Key of Dreams’). As one commenter puts it: “It’s a book about God. Grothendieck’s thesis is simple. We meet God in dreams. But we aren’t ourselves dreaming God, rather God Himself is dreaming us. Or better: according to Grothendieck ‘a Dreamer’ exists, an external force who ‘dreams our dreams’ and at the same time dreams us. And this force can only be God. … he declares, in a little footnote that it’s almost hidden, that mathematics wasn’t ‘created by God’ nor by man, but by an aspect of God’s nature that, unique among his attributes, is accessible to human reason.”

A week ago, I was telling Alex about Oppenheimer’s mysticism, his proficiency in Sanskrit and intensive study of the Bhagavad Gita, his “feeling for the mystery of the universe that surrounded him almost like a fog.” I watched Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer biopic with Alex—a mathematician/mathematical physicist—and my father—an almost-physicist who immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan to do a physics PhD in Wyoming but dropped out after his first year to move to NYC to wait tables at a Chinese restaurant. After the film, we watched a documentary about Sir Isaac Newton’s heretical theology and alchemical studies, how he read the Bible as a cryptogram and determined the world will end in 2060.

Could there be a connection between mathematics and the capacity for the divine, between the abstraction of mathematical thinking and the ability to sense the invisible, to see the hidden points that connect disparate realms? Wasn’t Einstein a Spinozist?

Scraps of language jostle around in my mind like a shaking bowl of coins. Stupid thoughts like, “Lacan is to psychoanalysis as Zen is to Buddhism.”

I see myself thinking about the news, about geopolitics and the madness of nation states. China is preparing their population for war, as are we. A kind of nausea overcomes me, as I see the whole nuclear age unfurl before me. 

We dwell on whatever we expose ourselves to, the articles we read, the people we see, the people we lurk online, the reflex to compare, to repeat the name of the Other like a mantra. 

Everything you think you need, you don’t actually need.

A butterfly has somehow flown into the Dharma room. It flits on the floor in the middle of the room. The teacher scoops it up and brings it outside. She corrects my dreadfully sloppy attempt to perform the meal ritual. I panic because I’ve taken too much food and must eat every last crumb. The pear is not ripe, and it is a torture to eat the whole thing. The pear is not ripe—a Zen lesson! Mastication of the unripe pear, a kind of koan. 

There was a short break. I decided to walk around Central Square, without a wallet or phone or headphones. 

How can I describe the sense of aliveness I felt in that moment, that alert receptivity, when I looked at the sky and saw the birds of Central Square taking flight above the Greek Orthodox Church? I walked up the stairs—some ceremony is taking place inside. Down the streets, there’s a brunch spot I never knew about in the seven years I lived in this town. There’s the sound of a busker, so sweet, and a flower shop I wandered into. There’s the bus stop I would wait at on my way to psychoanalysis. I cross the street. Emanating from a building on Mass Ave is the rhythmic thud of Latin American music—it must be the music-dance sessions my ethnomusicologist friend told me about years ago.  

Before dawn on the second day, we perform 108 prostrations. It turns my legs to Jell-O. When I walk up the stairs to use the bathroom, I have to grasp the banister to drag myself up. A few days later I can still barely walk from the soreness caused by the rapid-fire prostrations. Was there something off about my form? I noticed that the others relied more on their arms to hoist themselves up, while I relied almost exclusively on my legs.

And yet I quite enjoy prostrating myself. Outside of any religious or ritual context, I sometimes find myself spontaneously performing prostrations—to what or whom, I do not know. To the earth? I like to kiss the ground, to give thanks to this marvelous rock on which we all dwell. 

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The interview with the Zen teacher takes a bizarre turn: she asks me questions about DeSantis, in a ‘liberals-trying-to-commiserate’ kind of way. My hatred of DeSantis is bottomless—I had just flown in from Florida the night before the retreat. Please, anything but a DeSantis koan! She asks me if it annoys me that she has been correcting my attempt to execute the meal ritual. I say, No, I don’t mind being an amateur, and crack a joke about being an adult music learner. When the short interview is over, I return to the silence of the Dharma room.

Sitting in silence for long periods is much harder than it looks. Yet the second day feels easier than the first day, despite being on day three of almost no sleep. Toward the end of the retreat, I stare at a spot on the floor, convinced it is a moving bug. It jiggles and jerks, walks in a circle, but always seems to return to the same spot. I can’t stop observing the bug. At the end of the sit, I lean in to get a closer look only to realize it’s not a bug at all, but a dark spot in the wood flooring. 

When the retreat is over, there’s the shock of hearing everyone’s voices, of realizing you had projected otherworldliness on people who are just people in the way you are just a person. We sit in a circle and take turns sharing our experiences. I say, “I came on a whim…because I watched YouTube videos about Buddhism with my dad.” We eat vegan pie at the table. The girlfriend of the man sitting next to me has come to meet him, with roses.

I grab my backpack, put on my Blundstones, and leave the center, in the soft afterglow of the mind’s clearing. What did it feel like: I had no desire to look at my phone. Turning on my phone was almost painful, and yet I needed to call the friend I was staying with. I met up with the religious studies poets, felt more present with others, more natural. We tried to go to the Harvard Film Archive to watch Ozu but were turned away for arriving late. We sat on a rooftop terrace to watch the sunset, with a view of the two spires of Harvard Yard, Memorial Church and Memorial Hall. Sun through the leaves, perceived crisply, as though a layer of mediation had been removed.

[beliefandsayingsomething]

my thoughts on the 1975 in malaysia + how to help!

(help links at bottom, reblog please)

seeing lots of people mad at queer malaysians for being mad at matty. they have every right to be mad at him, because yes we think what he did was moving and i honestly believe it was, but the repercussions of what they did will likely effect queer malaysian people negatively. the malaysian gov are using the 1975 as a scapegoat for, in turn, making it even harder to exist as a queer person in malaysia.

if they’re speaking out and saying it isn’t going to effect them as positive as our western view believes it will, it’s important we accept that and research how we can truly help the queer community over there.

however, matty and ross’ actions have been seen worldwide and i’m seeing a lot of people coming forward and saying they weren’t aware malaysian government was as bad as it is for queer people. this is important.

what the boys did has sparked a worldwide discussion and shone a light for how dangerous it truly is for queer malaysian people. the kiss itself may not help the situation over there (which i don’t think it was intended to do), but it will guide more people into discovering the inhumane laws for our community in malaysia, and ultimately, guide us over in our respective countries to helping the queer people in south east asia.

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here’s how we can help the queer community over in malaysia:

(all found on the1975 reddit forum so credit to 505cherry on reddit, but i wanted to post the separate links for ease)

https://pluho.org/donate/ (mental health support)

https://justiceforsisters.wordpress.com/about/ (support for trans malaysian women)

^ (provides support for queer people and allies, inc. queer voices, stories and views)

BANK DETAILS FOR DONATIONS TO QUEER LAPIS (use remitly app to send):

564717527444

MAYBANK

PERTUBUHAN JARINGAN KEBAJIKAN KOMUNITI

choose express speed --> for delivery method put bank deposit --> choose Maybank --> then put the account details from above --> put PERTUBUHAN JARINGAN KEBAJIKAN in the first name box, and KOMUNITI in the last one

credit to Alternative-Map-181 on reddit for those instructions

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https://linktr.ee/ptfmalaysia (provides HIV/AIDS education, prevention, care and support programmes)

^ (support group for queer, gay and bi youth, creating a safe space with guidance)

https://legaldignity.org/donation/ (promotes fair and equal access to justice for all lgbtq+ people)

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important: i take no credit for finding any of these links, i saw it being shared from the 1975 reddit on twitter but i haven’t seen any information on tumblr so i wanted to spread it further! thank you so much to the reddit user (505cherry) who shared these organisations with us.

[dilsediltakhealthyheart-blog]

From Panic to Prepared: How Our App Simplifies CPR in High-Stress Situations

In a world where emergencies can strike at any moment, being prepared can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiac arrests don’t come with a warning, and when they happen, panic often takes over. But what if you could transform that panic into preparedness? Enter the Revive CPR App, the revolutionary app designed to simplify CPR and empower you to act confidently in high-stress situations. 

In this blog, we’ll explore how our app is changing the game, making CPR accessible, easy to learn, and stress-free—even for those with no medical background. Let’s dive in! 

Why CPR Matters: The Lifesaving Skill Everyone Should Know 

Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the U.S. alone. Sadly, nearly 90% of these cases are fatal, often because bystanders don’t know how to perform CPR or are too afraid to try. 

The truth is, CPR can double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. But in the heat of the moment, fear and uncertainty can paralyze even the most well-meaning individuals. That’s where Revive CPR App comes in. 

The Problem: Panic in High-Stress Situations 

When faced with an emergency, our brains often go into fight-or-flight mode. This can lead to: 

Confusion: Forgetting the steps of CPR. 

Fear: Worrying about doing more harm than good. 

Delay: Hesitating to act, wasting precious time. 

Traditional CPR training, while valuable, doesn’t always prepare us for the adrenaline rush of a real-life emergency. That’s why we created an app that bridges the gap between knowledge and action. 

How Revive CPR App Simplifies CPR:

Our app is designed to cut through the chaos and guide you step-by-step, ensuring you stay calm and focused. Here’s how it works: 

 1. Real-Time CPR Guidance 

With intuitive audio and visual prompts, the app walks you through the entire CPR process. From chest compressions to rescue breaths, it’s like having a personal CPR coach in your pocket. 

2. Quick Access to Emergency Services 

The app integrates with your phone’s GPS to connect you with local emergency services instantly. It also provides directions to the nearest AED (Automated External Defibrillator), if available. 

3. Confidence-Building Tools 

Practice makes perfect. Our app includes a CPR simulator that lets you practice on a virtual patient, building muscle memory and boosting your confidence. 

Why Revive CPR App Stands Out 

In a crowded market of health and safety apps, here’s what makes us unique: 

User-Friendly Design: No complicated menus or jargon—just clear, actionable instructions. 

Community Impact: Join a network of lifesavers and share your experiences to inspire others. 

Be the Hero in Someone’s Story 

Emergencies are unpredictable, but your reaction can be prepared. With Revive CPR App, you can go from panic to prepared in seconds. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone who wants to make a difference, this app is your ultimate lifesaving tool. 

Download Revive CPR App Today 

Don’t wait for an emergency to realize the importance of being prepared. Download Revive CPR App now and join the movement to create a safer, more confident world. Together, we can turn panic into preparedness—one heartbeat at a time. 

[themisinformer]

Due to Budget Cuts, All U.S. Public Schools Will No Longer Have Teachers Starting Next School Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a shocking announcement from the U.S. Department of Education, budgetary limitations have led to officials to make the drastic decision to eliminate teachers in all U.S. public schools starting next school year.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona would address the nation during a press briefing about the decision, explaining that the drastic measure was a “necessary step to ensure that our budget remains within an acceptable range.”

“Let’s face it; in the age of the internet, children have access to a world of information at their fingertips,” Cardona told reporters. “They don’t need somebody boring them about the Pythagorean Theorem or the War of 1812. They’ve got Google for that.”

Starting next school year, a new fully digital curriculum will be implemented nationwide, that will have students attend “digital learning centers” where they use Chromebooks to use Google Chrome and other crowd sourced platforms to guide their own education. Each school will employ one “technical assistant” whose responsibility is to help all the students at the school in question with tech issues and troubleshooting, one student at a time.

The Department of Education is also working on a groundbreaking app called “Learn-it-Yourself,” which will feature a library of user generated videos, memes, and inspirational quotes to help aid student learning. The app’s AI powered curriculum will even feature an advanced feature called “Surprise Me,” which will randomly generate lessons based on topics that are currently trending on social media.

Supporters of the initiative argue that this approach will better prepare students for the real world. “This new model will encourage students to be resourceful, innovative, and resilient,” said program advocate Jenna Turner. “After all, real life doesn’t come with an answer key, and this way, neither will high school.”

However, some parents and teachers’ unions have expressed concern over the new program. “This is ridiculous,” said Amanda Johnson, a fifth grade teacher from Wisconsin. “There are already plenty of students who think ‘Ancient Greece’ is a pizza place. Without guidance, I’m not sure they’ll even figure out how to spell their own names.”

Despite protests, the Department of Education remains resolute, asserting that the benefits will outweigh the costs. “Yes, our students might emerge with a slightly different knowledge base than previous generations,” Cardona admitted. “But imagine the potential for personal growth when a ninth grader finds themselves in an existential rabbit hole on Wikipedia, trying to figure out what the Renaissance was all about.”

To incentivize engagement, the Department of Education is also introducing a reward system within the Learn-it-Yourself app. Students will earn virtual “knowledge coins” for each correct answer, which can be exchanged for more screen time, premium video tutorials from influencers, or additional lunch periods.

Ultimately, the government hopes to save billions of dollars with this massive restructuring in education. The Department of Education has said that although this transition will take some getting used to for everyone, it’ll ultimately be worth it when government officials are in better moods from the lifestyle improvements they will now be able to afford due to the budget cuts.

[sarker890]

"Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1: Ultimate Kitchen Time-Saver & Meal Maker"

The Ultimate Kitchen Appliance Showdown: Instant Pot Duo vs. Competitors

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Introduction In the hustle of today’s kitchen, multifunctional appliances save time, effort, and space. We’re comparing three leading contenders to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your kitchen. First up is the versatile Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker.

Key Features Comparison

FeatureInstant Pot Duo 7-in-1Product 2Product 3Functionality7-in-1: Pressure cook, slow cook, rice cook, etc.[Key functions of Product 2][Key functions of Product 3]Capacity6 Quart[Capacity of Product 2][Capacity of Product 3]Customization/Smart Programs13 customizable programs[Comparable feature in Product 2][Comparable feature in Product 3]Additional FeaturesApp with 800+ recipes[Special feature of Product 2][Special feature of Product 3]

Detailed Product Breakdown

1. Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 This 7-in-1 device shines with its versatility, combining a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan, and warmer. With customizable Smart Programs and the convenience of an app featuring over 800 recipes, it’s a user-friendly choice for meal prep enthusiasts. The stainless steel finish adds durability and modern appeal.

2. Product 2 Description & Features [Placeholder: Provide detailed analysis of the second product, focusing on its main features, unique functions, and what sets it apart.]

3. Product 3 Description & Features [Placeholder: Provide a detailed overview of the third product, with a focus on key benefits and areas where it excels.]

Notable Differences

Highlighting areas where these appliances differ can help readers make more informed decisions based on their needs.

Versatility: The Instant Pot Duo covers seven key functions, ideal for those who value multifunctionality, while [Product 2 or Product 3] might excel in specialized functions.

Ease of Use: Comparing ease-of-use factors, such as digital controls, pre-programmed settings, and recipe guidance.

Capacity & Cooking Speed: Analyzing differences in size and cooking time performance.

Price Comparison: Evaluating how these appliances stack up in terms of cost.

User Experiences and Real-Life Scenarios

Real-life testimonials and practical usage scenarios can enhance the relatability and impact of the article.

Recommendations

Summarizing recommendations based on user needs, budget considerations, and desired cooking functionality.

Conclusion Each of these kitchen appliances offers distinct benefits, and the right one depends on your cooking goals. Whether you’re seeking all-in-one functionality, speed, or specialized features, this guide aims to illuminate your decision-making path.

[drpreetityagilecturers]

Turning Brain by Dr. Preeti Tyagi: The Best Mobile Application for MBBS 1st Year Students

Turning Brain by Dr. Preeti Tyagi: The Best Mobile Application for MBBS 1st Year Students

In the fast-paced and demanding world of medical education, having the right resources at your fingertips is crucial for success. Enter the Turning Brain App, guided by the expertise of Dr. Preeti Tyagi. This app is revolutionizing the way MBBS 1st year students approach their studies, particularly in the complex subject of physiology.

Best Physiology Mobile App

Turning Brain stands out as the best physiology mobile app available today. It is designed to cater specifically to the needs of MBBS 1st year students, offering comprehensive and interactive content that makes learning physiology both engaging and effective. The app's intuitive interface and user-friendly design ensure that students can easily navigate through complex topics, grasping concepts with ease.

Best Physiology Teacher for MBBS 1st Year

Dr. Preeti Tyagi, a renowned physiology expert, is the driving force behind the app. Her extensive experience in teaching and her deep understanding of the subject matter make her the ideal mentor for MBBS 1st year students. Dr. Tyagi's lectures, integrated into the app, provide clear, concise, and high-quality explanations that demystify even the most challenging physiological concepts. Her teaching methods have earned her accolades from students and peers alike, solidifying her reputation as the best physiology teacher for MBBS 1st year students.

Top Mobile Application for Medical Students

Turning Brain is not just another educational app; it is a comprehensive learning platform tailored to the unique needs of medical students. The app includes a wide range of features such as interactive quizzes, detailed diagrams, and video lectures that enhance the learning experience. Additionally, the app offers regular updates and new content to ensure that students always have access to the latest information and study materials.

Medical students who use the Turning Brain App benefit from the structured and systematic approach it provides. The app's well-organized modules and progressive learning paths help students build a solid foundation in physiology, preparing them for future academic challenges and professional success.

Conclusion

For MBBS 1st year students looking for the best resources to excel in their studies, the Turning Brain App by Dr. Preeti Tyagi is the ultimate solution. Combining cutting-edge technology with expert guidance, this app is transforming the way medical students learn physiology. Embrace the future of medical education with Turning Brain and take the first step towards academic excellence and a successful medical career.

[this-week-in-rust]

This Week in Rust 550

Hello and welcome to another issue of This Week in Rust! Rust is a programming language empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software. This is a weekly summary of its progress and community. Want something mentioned? Tag us at @ThisWeekInRust on X(formerly Twitter) or @ThisWeekinRust on mastodon.social, or send us a pull request. Want to get involved? We love contributions.

This Week in Rust is openly developed on GitHub and archives can be viewed at this-week-in-rust.org. If you find any errors in this week's issue, please submit a PR.

Updates from Rust Community

Foundation

Welcoming Rust-C++ Interoperability Engineer Jon Bauman to the Rust Foundation Team

RustNL 2024

Visual Application Design for Rust - Rik Arends

ThRust in Space: Initial Momentum - Michaël Melchiore

Arc in the Linux Kernel - Alice Ryhl

Making Connections - Mara Bos

Replacing OpenSSL One Step at a Time - Joe Birr-Pixton

Fortifying Rust's FFI with Enscapsulated Functions - Leon Schuermann

Oxidizing Education - Henk Oordt

Postcard: An Unreasonably Effective Tool for Machine to Machine Communication - James Munns

Introducing June - Sophia Turner

Robius: Immersive and Seamless Multiplatform App Development in Rust - Kevin Boos

Compression Carcinized: Implementing zlib in Rust - Folkert de Vries

K23: A Secure Research OS Running WASM - Jonas Kruckenberg

Async Rust in Embedded Systems with Embassy - Dario Nieuwenhuis

Xilem: Let's Build High Performance Rust UI - Raph Levien

Rust Poisoning My Wrist for Fun - Ulf Lilleengen

Type Theory for Busy Engineers - Niko Matsakis

Newsletters

This Month in Rust GameDev #51 - May 2024

Project/Tooling Updates

Enter paradis — A new chapter in Rust's parallelism story

Tiny Glade, VJ performances, and 2d lighting

Diesel 2.2.0

Pigg 0.1.0

git-cliff 2.3.0 is released! (highly customizable changelog generator)

Observations/Thoughts

The borrow checker within

Don't Worry About Lifetimes

rust is not about memory safety

On Dependency Usage in Rust

Context Managers: Undroppable Types for Free

Rust and dynamically-sized thin pointers

Rust is for the Engine, Not the Game

[audio] Thunderbird - Brendan Abolivier, Software Engineer

Rust Walkthroughs

Build with Naz : Rust typestate pattern

How to build a plugin system in Rust

Forming Clouds

Rust error handling: Option & Result

Let's build a Load Balancer in Rust - Part 3

The Ultimate Guide to Rust Newtypes

Miscellaneous

Highlights from "I spent 6 years developing a puzzle game in Rust and it just shipped, AMA"

Crate of the Week

This week's crate is layoutparser-ort, a simplified port of LayoutParser for ML-based document layout element detection.

Despite there being no suggestions, llogiq is reasonably happy with his choice. Are you?

No matter what your answer is, please submit your suggestions and votes for next week!

Calls for Testing

An important step for RFC implementation is for people to experiment with the implementation and give feedback, especially before stabilization. The following RFCs would benefit from user testing before moving forward:

RFCs

No calls for testing were issued this week.

Rust

No calls for testing were issued this week.

Rustup

No calls for testing were issued this week.

If you are a feature implementer and would like your RFC to appear on the above list, add the new call-for-testing label to your RFC along with a comment providing testing instructions and/or guidance on which aspect(s) of the feature need testing.

Call for Participation; projects and speakers

CFP - Projects

Always wanted to contribute to open-source projects but did not know where to start? Every week we highlight some tasks from the Rust community for you to pick and get started!

Some of these tasks may also have mentors available, visit the task page for more information.

No Calls for participation in projects were submitted this week.

If you are a Rust project owner and are looking for contributors, please submit tasks here or through a PR to TWiR or by reaching out on X (Formerly twitter) or Mastodon!

CFP - Events

Are you a new or experienced speaker looking for a place to share something cool? This section highlights events that are being planned and are accepting submissions to join their event as a speaker.

Scientific Computing in Rust 2024 | Closes 2024-06-14 | online | Event date: 2024-07-17 - 2024-07-19

Rust Ukraine 2024 | Closes 2024-07-06 | Online + Ukraine, Kyiv | Event date: 2024-07-27

Conf42 Rustlang 2024 | Closes 2024-07-22 | online | Event date: 2024-08-22

If you are an event organizer hoping to expand the reach of your event, please submit a link to the website through a PR to TWiR or by reaching out on X (Formerly twitter) or Mastodon!

Updates from the Rust Project

308 pull requests were merged in the last week

-Znext-solver: eagerly normalize when adding goals

fn_arg_sanity_check: fix panic message

add --print=check-cfg to get the expected configs

add -Zfixed-x18

also InstSimplify &raw*

also resolve the type of constants, even if we already turned it into an error constant

avoid unwrap diag.code directly in note_and_explain_type_err

check index value <= 0xFFFF_FF00

coverage: avoid overflow when the MC/DC condition limit is exceeded

coverage: optionally instrument the RHS of lazy logical operators

coverage: rename MC/DC conditions_num to num_conditions

create const block DefIds in typeck instead of ast lowering

do not equate Const's ty in super_combine_const

do not suggest unresolvable builder methods

a small diagnostic improvement for dropping_copy_types

don't recompute tail in lower_stmts

don't suggest turning non-char-literal exprs of ty char into string literals

enable DestinationPropagation by default

fold item bounds before proving them in check_type_bounds in new solver

implement needs_async_drop in rustc and optimize async drop glue

improve diagnostic output of non_local_definitions lint

make ProofTreeBuilder actually generic over Interner

make body_owned_by return the Body instead of just the BodyId

make repr(packed) vectors work with SIMD intrinsics

make lint: lint_dropping_references lint_forgetting_copy_types lint_forgetting_references give suggestion if possible

omit non-needs_drop drop_in_place in vtables

opt-in to FulfillmentError generation to avoid doing extra work in the new solver

reintroduce name resolution check for trying to access locals from an inline const

reject CVarArgs in parse_ty_for_where_clause

show files produced by --emit foo in json artifact notifications

silence some resolve errors when there have been glob import errors

stop using translate_args in the new solver

support mdBook preprocessors for TRPL in rustbook

test codegen for repr(packed,simd) → repr(simd)

tweak relations to no longer rely on TypeTrace

unroll first iteration of checked_ilog loop

uplift {Closure,Coroutine,CoroutineClosure}Args and friends to rustc_type_ir

use parenthetical notation for Fn traits

add some more specific checks to the MIR validator

miri: avoid making a full copy of all new allocations

miri: fix "local crate" detection

don't inhibit random field reordering on repr(packed(1))

avoid checking the edition as much as possible

increase vtable layout size

stabilise IpvNAddr::{BITS, to_bits, from_bits} (ip_bits)

stabilize custom_code_classes_in_docs feature

stablize const_binary_heap_constructor

make std::env::{set_var, remove_var} unsafe in edition 2024

implement feature integer_sign_cast

NVPTX: avoid PassMode::Direct for args in C abi

genericize ptr::from_raw_parts

std::pal::unix::thread fetching min stack size on netbsd

add an intrinsic for ptr::metadata

change f32::midpoint to upcast to f64

rustc-hash: replace hash with faster and better finalized hash

cargo test: Auto-redact elapsed time

cargo add: Avoid escaping double-quotes by using string literals

cargo config: Ensure --config net.git-fetch-with-cli=true is respected

cargo new: Dont say were adding to a workspace when a regular package is in root

cargo toml: Ensure targets are in a deterministic order

cargo vendor: Ensure sort happens for vendor

cargo: allows the default git/gitoxide configuration to be obtained from the ENV and config

cargo: adjust custom err from cert-check due to libgit2 1.8 change

cargo: skip deserialization of unrelated fields with overlapping name

clippy: many_single_char_names: deduplicate diagnostics

clippy: add needless_character_iteration lint

clippy: deprecate maybe_misused_cfg and mismatched_target_os

clippy: disable indexing_slicing for custom Index impls

clippy: fix redundant_closure suggesting incorrect code with F: Fn()

clippy: let non_canonical_impls skip proc marco

clippy: ignore array from deref_addrof lint

clippy: make str_to_string machine-applicable

rust-analyzer: add Function::fn_ptr_type(…) for obtaining name-erased function type

rust-analyzer: don't mark #[rustc_deprecated_safe_2024] functions as unsafe

rust-analyzer: enable completions within derive helper attributes

rust-analyzer: fix container search failing for tokens originating within derive attributes

rust-analyzer: fix diagnostics clearing when flychecks run per-workspace

rust-analyzer: only generate snippets for extract_expressions_from_format_string if snippets are supported

rustfmt: collapse nested if detected by clippy

rustfmt: rustfmt should not remove inner attributes from inline const blocks

rustfmt: rust rewrite check_diff (Skeleton)

rustfmt: use with_capacity in rewrite_path

Rust Compiler Performance Triage

A quiet week; we did have one quite serious regression (#115105, "enable DestinationPropagation by default"), but it was shortly reverted (#125794). The only other PR identified as potentially problematic was rollup PR #125824, but even that is relatively limited in its effect.

Triage done by @pnkfelix. Revision range: a59072ec..1d52972d

3 Regressions, 5 Improvements, 6 Mixed; 4 of them in rollups 57 artifact comparisons made in total

Full report here

Approved RFCs

Changes to Rust follow the Rust RFC (request for comments) process. These are the RFCs that were approved for implementation this week:

No RFCs were approved this week.

Final Comment Period

Every week, the team announces the 'final comment period' for RFCs and key PRs which are reaching a decision. Express your opinions now.

RFCs

Change crates.io policy to not offer crate transfer mediation

Tracking Issues & PRs

Rust

[disposition: merge] Allow constraining opaque types during subtyping in the trait system

[disposition: merge] TAIT decision on "may define implies must define"

[disposition: merge] Stabilize Wasm relaxed SIMD

Cargo

No Cargo Tracking Issues or PRs entered Final Comment Period this week.

Language Team

No Language Team RFCs entered Final Comment Period this week.

Language Reference

No Language Reference RFCs entered Final Comment Period this week.

Unsafe Code Guidelines

No Unsafe Code Guideline RFCs entered Final Comment Period this week.

New and Updated RFCs

No New or Updated RFCs were created this week.

Upcoming Events

Rusty Events between 2024-06-05 - 2024-07-03 🦀

Virtual

2024-06-05 | Virtual (Indianapolis, IN, US) | Indy Rust

Indy.rs - with Social Distancing

2024-06-06 | Virtual (Tel Aviv, IL) | Code Mavens

Rust Maven Workshop: Your first contribution to an Open Source Rust project

2024-06-06 | Virtual (Berlin, DE) | OpenTechSchool Berlin + Rust Berlin

Rust Hack and Learn | Mirror: Rust Hack n Learn Meetup

2024-06-09 | Virtual (Tel Aviv, IL) | Code Mavens

Rust Maven Workshop: GitHub pages for Rust developers (English)

2024-06-11 | Virtual (Dallas, TX, US) | Dallas Rust

Second Tuesday

2024-06-12 | Virtual (Cardiff, UK)| Rust and C++ Cardiff

Rust for Rustaceans Book Club: Chapter 8 - Asynchronous Programming

2024-06-13 | Virtual (Charlottesville, NC, US) | Charlottesville Rust Meetup

Crafting Interpreters in Rust Collaboratively

2024-06-13 | Virtual (Nürnberg, DE) | Rust Nuremberg

Rust Nürnberg online

2024-06-16 | Virtual (Tel Aviv, IL) | Code Mavens

Workshop: Web development in Rust using Rocket (English)

2024-06-18 | Virtual (Washington, DC, US) | Rust DC

Mid-month Rustful

2024-06-19 | Virtual (Vancouver, BC, CA) | Vancouver Rust

Rust Study/Hack/Hang-out

2024-06-20 | Virtual (Berlin, DE) | OpenTechSchool Berlin + Rust Berlin

Rust Hack and Learn | Mirror: Rust Hack n Learn Meetup

2024-06-25 | Virtual (Dallas, TX, US)| Dallas Rust User Group

Last Tuesday

2024-06-27 | Virtual (Charlottesville, NC, US) | Charlottesville Rust Meetup

Crafting Interpreters in Rust Collaboratively

2024-07-02 | Virtual (Buffalo, NY) | Buffalo Rust Meetup

Buffalo Rust User Group

2024-07-03 | Virtual | Training 4 Programmers LLC

Build Web Apps with Rust and Leptos

2024-07-03 | Virtual (Indianapolis, IN, US) | Indy Rust

Indy.rs - with Social Distancing

Europe

2024-06-05 | Hamburg, DE | Rust Meetup Hamburg

Rust Hack & Learn June 2024

2024-06-06 | Madrid, ES | MadRust

Introducción a Rust y el futuro de los sistemas DLT

2024-06-06 | Vilnius, LT | Rust Vilnius

Enjoy our second Rust and ZIG event

2024-06-06 | Wrocław, PL | Rust Wroclaw

Rust Meetup #37

2024-06-11 | Copenhagen, DK | Copenhagen Rust Community

Rust Hack Night #6: Discord bots

2024-06-11 | Paris, FR | Rust Paris

Paris Rust Meetup #69

2024-06-12 | Reading, UK | Reading Rust Workshop

Reading Rust Meetup

2024-06-18 | Frankfurt/Main, DE | Rust Frankfurt Meetup

Rust Frankfurt is Back!

2024-06-19 - 2024-06-24 | Zürich, CH | RustFest Zürich

RustFest Zürich 2024

2024-06-20 | Aarhus, DK | Rust Aarhus

Talk Night at Trifork

2024-06-25 | Gdańsk, PL | Rust Gdansk

Rust Gdansk Meetup #3

2024-06-27 | Berlin, DE | Rust Berlin

Rust and Tell - Title

2024-06-27 | Copenhagen, DK | Copenhagen Rust Community

Rust meetup #48 sponsored by Google!

North America

2024-06-08 | Somerville, MA, US | Boston Rust Meetup

Porter Square Rust Lunch, Jun 8

2024-06-11 | New York, NY, US | Rust NYC

Rust NYC Monthly Meetup

2024-06-12 | Detroit, MI, US | Detroit Rust

Detroit Rust Meet - Ann Arbor

2024-06-13 | Spokane, WA, US | Spokane Rust

Monthly Meetup: Topic TBD!

2024-06-17 | Minneapolis, MN US | Minneapolis Rust Meetup

Minneapolis Rust Meetup Happy Hour

2024-06-18 | San Francisco, CA, US | San Francisco Rust Study Group

Rust Hacking in Person

2024-06-20 | Seattle, WA, US | Seattle Rust User Group

Seattle Rust User Group Meetup

2024-06-26 | Austin, TX, US | Rust ATC

Rust Lunch - Fareground

2024-06-27 | Nashville, TN, US | Music City Rust Developers

Music City Rust Developers: Holding Pattern

Oceania

2024-06-14 | Melbourne, VIC, AU | Rust Melbourne

June 2024 Rust Melbourne Meetup

2024-06-20 | Auckland, NZ | Rust AKL

Rust AKL: Full Stack Rust + Writing a compiler for fun and (no) profit

2024-06-25 | Canberra, ACt, AU | Canberra Rust User Group (CRUG)

June Meetup

South America

2024-06-06 | Buenos Aires, AR | Rust en Español | Rust Argentina

Juntada de Junio

If you are running a Rust event please add it to the calendar to get it mentioned here. Please remember to add a link to the event too. Email the Rust Community Team for access.

Jobs

Please see the latest Who's Hiring thread on r/rust

Quote of the Week

Every PR is Special™

– Hieyou Xu describing being on t-compiler review rotation

Sadly, there was no suggestion, so llogiq came up with something hopefully suitable.

Please submit quotes and vote for next week!

This Week in Rust is edited by: nellshamrell, llogiq, cdmistman, ericseppanen, extrawurst, andrewpollack, U007D, kolharsam, joelmarcey, mariannegoldin, bennyvasquez.

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[onetwo9app]

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[traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors]

Hello, i am struggling a lot with self care and am just recently realizing how much better i feel when i eat, go outside, etc. While living with my parents and going to college i was forced to do these things but am not anymore now. I don't know what the issue is, it is so much work and i always go the easiest way, and i don't feel like i deserve most of it. But i am very good at caring for others so i thought about finding someone with the same struggles and motivating each other. But i have no idea how to find such a person so i thought about something like a tamagotchi, which i only feed after i fed myself? That sounds stupid. So i thought that maybe you have a good idea, maybe an app or something, that will serve this purpose.

Thanks

Hi anon,

I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling to take care of yourself. Please know that you're not alone.

I personally sometimes struggle to care for myself or respect myself in the same way I respect others. So sometimes I find it helpful to step outside of myself in a way, and think of myself as someone I am supporting. For example, if I'm going through something and I'm being hard on myself, I find it helpful to imagine that someone sent me a message explaining that they're going through the exact same thing, and I ask myself what I would tell them. Then I use whatever I would tell them, and tell myself that, and I find it to be hugely helpful. The saying "treat others how you wish to be treated" is an extremely important and always relevant saying, but I never see the saying "treat yourself how you would treat others" (with respect and kindness).

Developing that self-compassion can be an essential foundation for working on your self-care, because once you can justify taking care of yourself, sometimes it can be much easier to do. Feeling like you don't deserve to take care of yourself or criticizing your own attempts to incentivize taking care of yourself can only create obstacles towards self-care. If you can access or afford it, exploring the root of these things with the guidance of a mental health professional such as a therapist would be a great idea, as they can offer a safe and controlled environment to navigate the feelings surrounding self-care, and help you come up with some personalized coping mechanisms that you can use.

With all that said, here are a few resources that may help:

Sanvello (previously Pacifica) is an app with multiple functionalities, like ambient sounds, meditation, journaling, mood trackers, group chats, and forum-like posts. I've previously used it and found it very helpful.

Headspace is another app that I've used in the past and was also useful for me. It has various articles, ambient sounds, and guided meditations for all sorts of situations, including self-care.

I also used to use this app called #SelfCare, which has relaxing minigames related to self care, a journaling function, and ultimately validates the smallest of accomplishments.

Similar to Headspace, there's also BetterMe: Mental Health, which pretty much does all the same things Headspace does.

If none of these stuck out to you, here's a list of 42 other Self-Care apps.

If anyone has any other recommendations or suggestions, feel free to add on. Otherwise, I hope I could help, and please let us know if you need anything.

-Bun

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Important tips on how to crack IIT JEE exam

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Understanding the Exam:

Before diving into preparation strategies, it's crucial to understand the structure and format of the IIT JEE exam. The exam consists of two stages: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main serves as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Both exams assess candidates' knowledge and problem-solving skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Start Early, Stay Consistent:

The journey to cracking the IIT JEE exam begins well in advance. Starting early allows you to cover the vast syllabus thoroughly and revise multiple times. Establish a study routine that suits your pace and stick to it consistently. Consistent effort over an extended period is more effective than last-minute cramming.

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Invest in high-quality study material, including textbooks, reference books, and online resources. Choose renowned authors and publishers known for their clarity and accuracy. Additionally, solve previous years' question papers and sample papers to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and improve time management skills.

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Effective Time Management:

Time management is a critical aspect of exam preparation. Allocate time judiciously to cover all subjects and topics adequately. Break your study sessions into smaller intervals with short breaks to maintain focus and productivity. Identify your peak hours of concentration and schedule challenging tasks accordingly.

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Revision is key to retention and reinforcement of concepts. Schedule regular revision sessions to consolidate your learning and identify areas that need further improvement. Additionally, practice solving mock tests and quizzes to gauge your progress and simulate exam conditions. Analyze your performance, identify mistakes, and work on improving accuracy and speed.

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From Novice to .NET Pro: Tips for Smooth Learning and Skill Enhancement.

Welcome to the dynamic world of .NET, where the possibilities are endless, and innovation knows no bounds. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one question often emerges: Is learning .NET an achievable feat? Whether you're a seasoned developer seeking to expand your skill set or a passionate novice ready to embark on a coding adventure, the journey into .NET is filled with both challenges and opportunities. In this comprehensive blog post, we will dive headfirst into the intricacies of .NET, shedding light on its learnability, potential hurdles, and the plethora of resources at your disposal. By the time we reach the conclusion, you'll be armed with the knowledge and confidence to take on this versatile framework and thrive in the realm of software development.

Is .NET Easy to Learn?

For Seasoned Developers:

For those who have already ventured into the realm of programming languages like C# or VB.NET, the path into .NET may appear as a well-trodden trail. Familiarity with these languages provides a solid footing, allowing you to transition into .NET with relative ease. After all, these languages are the very building blocks of the .NET framework, and your existing proficiency can serve as a robust foundation.

For Beginners:

However, for beginners stepping into the world of programming for the first time, .NET might present a more formidable challenge. Here's why:

Complexity: The .NET framework sprawls like a vast digital metropolis, offering an array of tools and libraries for diverse applications, from web development to desktop software and mobile apps. Navigating this intricate landscape can be akin to a newcomer trying to navigate a bustling city without a map.

Learning Curve: As is often the case with comprehensive technology stacks, .NET features a learning curve. To master it, you'll need to comprehend its various components and understand how they seamlessly intertwine to create cohesive and functional applications.

Versatility: While versatility is undoubtedly one of .NET's standout strengths, it can also introduce complexity, particularly for beginners. The sheer range of options and possibilities within the framework can be both exciting and overwhelming.

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Documentation: One of the defining advantages of delving into .NET is the wealth of documentation at your disposal. This extensive and meticulously maintained resource can serve as your guiding light, offering clarity through comprehensive explanations and illustrative examples.

Visual Studio IDE: In the universe of software development, the Visual Studio integrated development environment shines as a beacon of user-friendliness and functionality. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting, this tool can significantly simplify the development process and enhance your productivity.

Community: The .NET community is a vibrant, global network of developers and enthusiasts who are passionate about knowledge-sharing. Within this community, you'll find a wealth of resources, tutorials, and forums ready to assist you on your learning journey, transforming potential obstacles into stepping stones towards mastery.

In conclusion, the ease with which you can learn .NET ultimately hinges on your starting point and your commitment to the learning process. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to broaden your skill set or a programming neophyte taking your first steps, .NET opens doors to a realm of boundless opportunities.

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Remember, learning any technology takes time, dedication, and practice. Maintain your curiosity, continue coding, and consider enrolling in a course aligned with your goals. With the right resources and a growth-oriented mindset, the mastery of .NET becomes an attainable goal. Embark on this journey with unwavering confidence, and the sprawling world of .NET will reveal its wonders to you. May your pursuit of knowledge yield tremendous achievements. Good luck on your learning odyssey!