#Unity of witnessing

[shakir2]

Sufism, unity of being, unity of witnessing. تصوف, وحدةالوجود, وحدةالشهود 

These interconnected topics often evoke interest among scholars and laypeople alike. These are hard to grasp due to pre-disposition, pre-conception, or a lack of basic knowledge. Therefore, I tried to explain these concisely and in the easiest way possible.  Sufism is usually pursued under the vigilant guidance of a Sufi-Master/Murshad through a rigorous regimen over a long period, traversing…

[fishblade-koi]

yea guess what

fuck you stealth i don't like stealth and I PERSONALLY DON'T LIKE YOU WATCHER SO LET ME GIVE YOU A REASON TO SPOT ME WHEN I'M 1MILES AWAY FROM YOU AND MY GILET JAUNE SKIN IS THE LAST THING YOU'LL EVER SEE IN YOUR LIFE >:(((((

[philosophybits]

Many witty ideas are like the sudden meeting of two friendly thoughts after a long separation.

Friedrich Schlegel, Athenaeum Fragments

[tracalopsitte]

peepaw glitched at the end of the buried temple and kept attacking me. i had to put him in his place 💔

[corellianhounds]

I think there need to be more variations on what a coffee shop AU could mean, like taking an incredibly gripping thriller or political intrigue or violent action story and setting it present day with the characters meeting in a social setting, confined by social mores and forced to have these otherwise devastating or despicable conversations filtered through polite social decorum. It especially works if what’s being said is an accusation, or a confession, or a twist or reveal, and it cannot be spoken outright because again: You’re in public. You can’t cause a scene. You can’t physically attack them. And there’s only so much you can get away with with other people watching.

And if you do break those social rules, there needs to be consequences! You can’t strip the AU of everything that still makes it a cute coffee shop setting or you’ve admitted the coffee shop setting doesn’t work for the story you’re trying to tell!

What happens when you take these big stories and concentrate them down into what’s considered a quaint and cute AU setting. How can that story still play out and what equivalencies and parallels to canon can you make by doing so

[leezuhh]

shoutout to the rhythm doctor devs for ending their acceptance speech with a shoutout to "the real doctors in gaza". shoutout to the anthology of a killer dev(s) for saying "fuck the idf". shoutout to venba devs for immediately calling for a ceasefire in their speech.

[eliezere1]

Hezbollah's Attacks and Israeli Displacement

The sound of sirens and rockets has become an all too familiar backdrop to our lives. Living in northern Israel, my family and I have experienced the constant fear of Hezbollah's attacks. The situation has become unbearable, pushing us to make the difficult decision to leave our home and move to central Israel.

Leaving behind our community, friends, and the place we've always known was heart-wrenching. The journey south was filled with uncertainty, as we joined countless other families seeking safety. The central region, now overcrowded and strained, has become our new, albeit temporary, home.

Despite the government's efforts, it seems no one can put an end to Hezbollah's relentless aggression. We live in hope that peace will return and we can go back to our lives in the north. Until then, we remain displaced, yearning for the day when we can safely return to our home.

[times-eclipse]

I have 100% done this.

Ivan was like 13-16. He's now 19.

Metia was 19. He's now 27.

Arin is still 10 and Jirbyth is still 16 though.

getting older and looking at ur own ocs like okay i know i said you were like 16-19 when i made you at 13 but no fucking way. youre 25 now

[pastorhogg]

As the Day Begins

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” — Psalm 133:1 (KJV) There is a particular beauty that God places on unity—something rich, sacred, and healing. As we begin this new day, Psalm 133:1 invites us to reflect on the gift of togetherness in the body of Christ. Unity is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of harmony, mutual care, and…

[deweybertolini]

Stuff!

In this PODCAST, one heartfelt plea from one heartbroken apostle. Thank you for listening, and for sharing this message!!! Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play. God bless you richly as you listen.

[times-eclipse]

I've been poking a little at the "wiki" on my website lately, for some reason. I got a need to add some characters to it, and then I needed to add more characters, and then I added stylised footer things and well here we are.

Anyway please look~.

[times-eclipse]

This happened to Rand.

I made him as a teen when I thought "hahah what if funny drug-addict hippie".

Now he has a drug problem to deal with pains in his hands and has self-esteem issues due to living in a world that highly values working in manufacturing industries.

I feel he needs some more refining, but still.

how to develop oc

give them random or nonsensical personality trait or opinion

ask yourself why

think about it too much

congratulations! they now have a tragic backstory

[markmcole]

The Power of Unity in the Body of Christ

Psalm 133:1 declares, “How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” This verse highlights the beauty and power of unity within the family of God. Jesus Himself, in His final prayer before going to the cross, prayed for His followers, saying, “I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one” (John 17:21, NLT). If unity was a central concern for Jesus, then…

[skysv1ew]

Vivid are the images

When I slow down to listen.

With soft eyes I hear

The chaos of existence;

Deafening

Without ears of vision

To see the beauty

And darkness,

Outstretching the standards

Of understanding.

Understanding

That we are not unlike

The crow or the mallard,

The dove or the grackle.

Or the worms that reach

For moisture

In and of the velvet soil.

The droplets that fall

From their state of emersion

Amidst the pressure

Of the highest heavens.

We are not

Unlike anything

We have the

Privilege of Witnessing

[scamallach-1]

“What God Expects From Us” The Prophet’s Pulpit: Commentaries on the State of Islam Vol iii

[craigtowens]

Not That Other Stuff, But Prayer

The Church heard the threats from the Sanhedrin, warning them not to talk about Jesus anymore. Their first response was to go to God in prayer.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/not-that-other-stuff-but-prayer.mp3 The Church heard the threats from the Sanhedrin, warning them not to talk about Jesus anymore. Their first response was to go to God: “When they heard this, they raised their voices…