mountmasns · 1 year ago
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Today, I noticed that when it comes to Mason, supporters (both online and IRL) do not engage in banter or constructive criticism. They openly abuse and insult him. Calling players names, assaulting and insulting them in the name of banter or enthusiasm makes you an idiot and imbecile, not a passionate fan.
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rahadaddy · 1 month ago
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One of the underrated changes I've made to my Barovia, just because it fits some of the themes and narrative better, is with Ez and Van Richten. He's still her mentor and foster father figure, but instead of Van RIchten being secretly racist and leaving Ez behind because he is cursed, it's more heartbreaking. Van Richten is dying in my game. He doesn't want Ez to have to witness it (or, worse, die with him). His stint as Rictavio is a coping mechanism that is not working and his goal is to kill Strahd or die trying.
Ez just found him again and she's hoping he'll reconsider sentencing himself to death like some martyr. She doesn't want him to reconsider killing Strahd. She just wants him to not throw himself at Death (in Barovia, no less!). She wants to be included in the greatest hunt Van Richten has undertaken. There is a heartbreaking drama unfolding between them.
And it's all background noise. Rictavio traded his horse for information on Castle Ravenloft with the warlock (who has a celebrity crush on Rictavio). He just offered to arm the party's fight against Strahd. Ez took the ranger aside and said, "Hey... he means well, but he will be reckless. Coming from me, that means something."
Except... coming from her, it means nothing because as much as she likes and wants to support the party, they hate her for stealing a horse from Arrigal's camp. They don't like Arrigal, either, but Arrigal and the ranger were formerly business associates, so saving Ez's life had a financial cost. More to it, the cleric hates Ez for "embarrassing his family's name" or something. I do not understand my player's logic there, but Alistor generally hates most people so it doesn't shock me.
Sometimes I think about party roles. Theo, our warlock, is definitely the heart of the party. She certainly is the one who wants to make connections with NPCs the most.
I just don't get it with Ez. Ez saved Victor Vallakovich from Castle Ravenloft, and the entire party's lives from pissed-off druids in the woods this past session and it didn't move the needle. Maybe her stint as "Rictavio's Lovely Assistant" will be humorous enough (or productive enough) to impress them. If not, I'm going to have to reevaluate. She doesn't show up often or in every life-or-death scenario. The two times she has shown up were to first give the prophecy to the ranger (who is a replacement for a dead bard PC) and reunite Victor with the party after a teleportation circle went wrong, and second because Van Richten promised the party a ride home from Castle Ravenloft. It made more sense to send Ez than Van Richten, who wouldn't have been able to resist a vampire hunt.
My GF said she wished Alistor (her cleric) liked Ez better because it seems like a fun little drama and that she wishes everyone had insight checked the NPCs more. I agree but I don't know what to do about it. I know what plot beats to hit with my players that they generally enjoy. I have not cracked the code on NPCs. And it's weird because they adored Ez last game!
I think one of the things I'm going to try to do is pare down the number of NPC allies they take with them to Krezk and Immol. Right now, they have Ireena, Ismark, Victor, Stella, and Doru. Stella died and was brought back by Theo during the druid fight. At other times, they've traveled a little with Godfrey and the revenants, the Durst Siblings, and they have plans to travel with Patrina Velikov. I guess they don't really need more NPC allies but like... wild choices, I think.
And I still have NPCs to finish designing for Krezk and Immol.
I'm not mad about it. The game is going really well and we're having a great time. I'm just stumped! The party wants to spend a day or three in Vallaki before shipping out west to search for prophesied items. I have to have Immol ready for them! I'll probably try posting more here as I prepare!
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jwirecs · 2 years ago
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Recommended BTS Fics of November 💖
hello, hello! here are my bts recs of november! hopefully these beautiful stories get more recognition as well as the writers 💝
** anything in parentheses and bolded are my thoughts that can be disregarded if needed **
🔞smut || 💔angst || 💕fluff || ✅completed || 🔄ongoing || ��favorite
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10 Hours || @angelikook​​💕✅
↳ When your three best friends want to stay at school overnight, you can’t say no. After all, nothing will go wrong, right? Well, everything goes wrong, actually, but in ways you never imagine.
Fall Back In Love || @bukguhope​​ 🔞💕💔✅
↳ jungkook somehow grew a reputation of sleeping around on campus, leaving him lonely and inexperienced with relationships. so when you, his old childhood best friend moves onto campus, he discovers what a relationship can feel like as he finds himself falling in love with you
Matilda || @babystrcandy​🔞💕💔✅💯💯
↳ Loneliness had always been a constant for you, haunting you like a ghost; until your older brother’s best friend, Min Yoongi, came into your life. You both promised each other something back then - you’d always have his support and he’d always have yours. But with time and age, you weren’t sure how much that all still stood to be true.
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The Lucky One || @babystrcandy​​🔞💕💔🔄
↳ Growing up you only had one goal: beat Jeon Jungkook. Sometimes you’d win, other times you’d lose. Sometimes he’d lose, other times he’d win. But you’d both walk away from the match thinking the other was the lucky one.
Vows || @hamsterclaw​​🔞💕💔🔄 (not too sure if it ended at part 2, but just incase its still ongoing)
↳ You've been in your arranged marriage with Yoongi for five years, and he's never once retaliated for anything you've done to him. One day you realise you've lost your appetite for provoking him, and you set about trying to win his heart instead.
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Already Mine || @i-am-baechu​​🔞💕💔🔄💯
↳ “I do.” Two simple words that changed her whole world. The man that gave her love that she never had before and a child that looked just like him with her eyes, a story for the ages. It wasn’t until the mornings changed and the warmth he once had turned cold. Nothing made sense but at the same time everything did. All she wanted was him but maybe that's not what he wants...
Rope Bunny (Helping Hands Halloween Special) || @euphoricfilter​​​​​​🔞💕✅💯
↳ Yoongi had never been too fond of Halloween. Hated that one tacky day of the year with every fibre of his being. All it takes however, is your little surprise to convince him that maybe, just maybe, Halloween isn't all that bad.
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On Camera || @agustdiv1ne​​​​​ 🔞💕✅💯
↳ jeon jungkook, also known as kookiemonster97, was a youtuber and, more importantly, your boyfriend. your sex life was great, amazing really, but what happens when he asks if he can film you two one day? he did have the equipment, after all.
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90 Days || @ttaehyungtrashh​​​​​💕💔🔄💯
↳ All you want is for your new cat hybrid friend, his unwilling older wolf hybrid brother and his other 5 brothers to keep safe and warm during the winter.
About Love || @mochiimac​🔞💕💔🔄
↳ Becoming a best selling thriller author? Part of the plan. Living in the city and isolating yourself from everyone? Part of the plan. Inheriting your late uncles home in the woods, his sassy assistant and fortune after he died mysteriously? Not part of the plan. Oh, and he failed to mention the 7 ‘surprises’ he left you as well.  And come to think of it�� was his death an accident? Or is your imagination going wild again?
Daddy’s Money Makes The World Go Round || @underthe-northernlight​​​🔞💕💔🔄
↳ The daughter of a filthy rich businessman is gifted hybrids by her father. But if only he knew that would lead to her gaining the confidence she will need to break free from what he deems the right place for her. Follow her as she learns to navigate the worlds and stay alive.
Pet Food || @moonlightkoo​​​​​💕💔🔄💯
↳ Taehyung never wanted to own hybrids. Jungkook just wanted to be independent. You didn't want anything. But somehow you all ended up together, and nothing better could've ever happened.
Purrfection || @moonlightkoo​​​​💕💔🔄💯
↳ Bangtan-Mansion’s security camera footage shows something very interesting.
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Things That Matter More || @leewriting​​🔞💕💔✅
↳ At first, getting a new roommate after your friend had moved out appalled you. Just thinking about sharing your space with a stranger put you on edge, but as the weeks went by and the rent went up you had no other choice but to post that stupid ad. In many ways living with Jungkook is perfect for an introverted med student like yourself. He pays rent on time and is seldom home leaving the apartment quiet and clean. On the other hand, there is the small problem of him stumbling in at three in the morning, hurt and letting blood stain your new carpet.
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Chronicles of My Witchy GF || @yoonieper​​🔞💕✅
↳ Just Jungkook and a few cute tales about his witchy girlfriend~
Claret Cravings | Skin Of The Mother, Mouths Of The Babes || @vvh0adie​​💕✅
↳ Emotions run high when you tell your lil’ vampire bats that they won’t be drinking cow’s blood this week. It stresses you out, and they unfortunately feel the brunt of it.
Forever || @oddinary4bts​​🔞💕💔✅
↳ three years ago, your relationship with jin ended in fights and tears. When life puts him back on your path, you catch a glimpse of light in his eyes that you thought had died when you broke up. Will your relationship blossom into a well-deserved forever or will you lose the love of your life again?
Repeat Offense || @gimmethatagustd​​🔞💕💔✅
↳ The are only two constants in life: the promise of death and the infuriating existence of the man who ruined your life. Will your immortal punishments keep you in an infinite loop, or will you one day be able to rid the world of the evil that is Kim Seokjin?
Resurrection || @bonny-kookoo​​​💕💔🔄
↳ In which you’re saved by the very thing that’s been trying to kill you.
Sunrises & Liquor || @aamalaaa​​🔞💕💔🔄
↳ after a failed academic pursuit and a few meaningless and disappointing relationships, you decided to go back to what you never thought you would: the bar industry. There you find a family, friends, heartache, misunderstandings and one particular barman who just won’t get out of your head.
Three Tangerines || @kithtaehyung​​🔞💕💔🔄 
↳ “when yoongi told you he would be there if you needed anything, this isn’t what he had in mind”
Til Death Do Us Part || @justimajin​​​🔞💕💔✅
↳ If someone told you that you’d be marrying the Kim Namjoon, you would think you were being lied to, or worse, that you were hallucinating. However, fate seems to have it’s own ways of making the impossible possible and before you even know it, the title of Mrs. Kim is bestowed onto you. There’s just one problem: you’re not sure if Kim Namjoon is the person he says he is and the truth of your own identity is dangling by the strength of a mere thread.
Turn Back Time || @raplinesmoon​​🔞💕💔✅
↳ After total humiliation at his middle school baseball try outs, Kim Seokjin wants nothing more than for his awkward years to fade away until he’s thirty. Cue a magic baseball glove, and his wish is finally granted. Seokjin suddenly wakes up seventeen years later, now the star pitcher of the team he’d always dreamed of playing for. Confused and overwhelmed at the prospect of the new life waiting for him, he turns to the only person who seems to understand him — you. Will Seokjin learn what it truly means to be thirty, flirty, and thriving? Or will he find himself wishing he could turn back time?
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The Art Critic || @mooniyooni​​💕✅
↳ (just yoongi being a dad)
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Midnight’s Minuet || @bangtansmauyeondan​​ 🔞💕💔✅💯💯
↳ While gallivanting around the world pursuing his love for music and architecture, Yoongi was forced to come back home when Seokjin, his older brother, asked him for help to run the family business. Having been born with a silver spoon, Yoongi longed for a bit of normalcy and independence; hence, agreeing with Seokjin’s request didn’t come without any of his own conditions— first, he’s going to oversee the hotel’s kitchen; second, he’s gonna let him live a normal life— no luxury cars, no high-rise building apartment, no special treatment. Yoongi was pleased that everything seemed to be going well with his return… until he met you, the roadblock to everything his brother has agreed to.
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Camboy!Tae Mini Series || @hisunshiine​​​🔞💕💔🔄
↳ (tae being a wonerful camboy. thats it, we love that.)
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Compromise || @here2bbtstrash​​🔞💕✅
↳ you're torn between the two loves of your life - but maybe you don't have to choose.
Red Riding Hood (Petrichor Drabble) || @purpleyoonn​​💔✅
↳ It was Halloween in Seoul and you were talking about your home traditions compared to South Korea’s with Haneul and Kingpin when you were interrupted. Now, your mates tried to tease you, but you were the one doing the teasing.
Do check out all of the other BTS Fics that i have reblogged as well!!
** if there is any fics that you guys would like to recommend, please do! i am slowly running out of fics to read **
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jackiesarch · 1 year ago
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— UQUIZ DOUBLE FEATURE
tagged by @corvosattano to run some awful children through these uquizes. my favorite nightmares, on display for you here, macy.
tagging @unholymilf @adelaidedrubman @shallow-gravy @chuckhansen @leviiackrman @queennymeria @risingsh0t @loriane-elmuerto @confidentandgood @roofgeese @shellibisshe @nightbloodbix @florbelles @indorilnerevarine and anyone else who wants to play!
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— THE SUPPORTER
oh gentle comrade, you know what it takes to make others shine. you live your life assisting others to reach their goals, but many say you are lackluster and unnecessary. but alas, do we need the stars any less for their dim light helps the moon glow brighter! you are warm inside and out, perhaps made of sunshine one might ask? but I can see you are as weary and worn as the hero you so desperately cling to. your purpose is to serve? Is it not? it's those moments of undying loyalty that make your bones ring true with honor. "I am right beside you," you whisper, for unlike the ones who lie through their teeth you will be with your ally through joy, through heart ache, through death. it is a difficult thing to gain your trust back if one has shattered it though, you are forgiving yes? you give many chances, but alas, one can only look away from a wrong doing so long. you can't exactly turn your other cheek as once wrings a blade through your middle. you are made of a steadfast heartbeat and a tired, knowing smile. you bring solace to the aching, and comfort to the wronged. but what happens when your protagonist loses? what happens when your valiant heroes fail you? will you pick up a sword and vanquish their enemy or will you wait patiently for yet another savior to appear and save the day? one must live long enough to see their heroes die. but are you brave enough to take their place? the only strings that bind you to your oaths of subservience are your own doubts. "am I good enough?" they whisper in your ears. you answer that yourself love. for the only difference between the paladin and the stable boy are mettle. it is not the question of can you be a hero. it is simply, will you be?
THE LATE NIGHT TALK
Oh. you figure it out when you realize just how vulnerable they are willing to be with you. it isn't everybody who could or would stay up talking into the night with you, not with such affection or easy familiarity. it isn't everybody who is so understanding of you. it isn't everybody who could bare their soul to you in return. that kind of intimacy... it means deep foundations. it means comfort. it means trust. maybe it's a secret, maybe it's a story, maybe it's something you just never thought of before -- but they say something, late at night, and you realize all at once how remarkable they are, and how special it is to exist in the same time and space as them. "oh" indeed.
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— THE RISING UNDERDOG
why hello again dearie, I see you managed to help those frogs those children were kicking, hm? oh how much I can emphasize we are but the ghosts of our childhood passions. and, unsurprising enough, the hero to the trodden little creatures of the earth is now a rising golden savior to the masses. oh love, I said you'd go far, didn't I. for the good always prevail in the end, somehow, they do. you lived a difficult life, I know, but you never let that get you down. you took beatings with a grin, and dished back kindness in return. inequality and injustice made you outaged, and you strove to assist the hurting and abused. oh shining dragon, you are bathed in golden light. please keep being true. you have tasted blood and death, but you refused to force it down the throats of others. and that alone proves there is inchor in your veins, demigod. you will be struggling until the very end, battling for your comrades, your people, and yourself. never lose sight of your goal my dear. sometimes you needn't have one, except see the good, and protect it. that is all my advice can tell you. I implore, protect the goodness in yourself with everything you have, but never refuse to share it also. young hero, you are growing. you are destined for wonders even I may not live long enough to encounter. keep up the good work, and keep your head held high. you are bound to do the impossible, all because you see the truth. there is good in the world, and it deserves to be found.
— THE KISS
you typically wait until the last second to believe the truth--because it would destroy you to believe it, and then find out it was a lie. you are someone who has never wanted to want, but has rarely been able to do anything else. the idea that you might have to break down your walls for the sake of someone else, someone who could easily decide they don't like what is on the other side, is harrowing. why let people get close enough to be rejected? you are enough for yourself. and you tell yourself that every time you catch yourself staring at their mouth, smirking at their joke, finding a reason to flick their shoulder. until the kiss. that's when the flood of want, want, want bowls over you and you realize that you are torn between two ways of living. Oh, you think. because despite how complicated you have made it, the moment you kiss, somehow, things seem incredibly simple. they won't be once you start thinking again, but for now, for this moment, you live in the quiet peace of revelation. Oh.
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— THE ANTIHERO
ah yes, hello edge lord. it is lovely to see you again. you my dear, are the incarnation of duality, and you might think of claws and venom mixed with grace but alas, nothing near as poetic. you my friend, are mixture of what is seen as right, and what is questioned. you follow the path of your own two feet, you know the twists and turns of life's forests quite well if I do say so myself. and you can meander along them wonderfully. you strive to stay true to a certain sense of principles you might call your code, but whereas in reality, those would be your morals. people tend to see you as strange. sharp edged and glinting you hide behind a cloak of chain mail but really you just prefer to show off your imperfections first. unlike many who scramble to make it as if their flaws never existed, you proudly raise yours up. saying, "this is me, this is the worst of me, now you know what to expect." and might I say, it is quite an intriguing mindset, for truth be told, the ones that love your spikes and craters are the ones who appreciate your softness the most. you wish not to be loved as something lovable, but as a monster. for aren't we all just beasts in human skin? you are brave, but you are lonely. you know quite well how to scare off most, making even the heroes with the boldest bravado creep away with their tails between their legs. you are not a villian, sometimes you play the part a bit too well. but nevertheless you are no hero either. you put yourself first, but if one wins your trust then may the gods have mercy on those who might wrong them. you long to be a poetic mess of sorts, and well, if the ink sets in long enough you might just become that sooner or later. but for one who is so dead set on truth you sure do hide a lot don't you? please, step out of the shadows, there is a difference to not making your flaws visible and to simply acting as if you're the most despicable person in all the realms. it's because you're afraid of attachment is it not? well let me tell you a little secret, everyone is. you say you wish to be left alone for eternity but than why are you craving connection. you wish to be known and understood truly, but you snarl and push the ones that might be trying away. please little wolf, accept you are lovable. you are not some ravenous beast that terrifies the multitudes, sure, you are not for the faint of heart but that does not make you an inkling less perfect as you are. young antihero, step into the sun. you would do better actually reaching for the things you want rather than pining for them in the darkness.
— THE MISSED OPPORTUNITY
this one comes with a pang. it is the wrinkled brow of something unpleasant sinking in. they've left to find some new adventure. or they've met someone else. and you have only just begun to understand their true importance to you. you watch them drift toward a future without you, and in that stark numbness of their absence, it hits you. Oh. oh, you want them close. you hopelessly, selfishly want them all to yourself. you'll support them no matter what, but you don't want them to want a future that doesn't involve you. you want them to read the near-invisible signs of your love and decide to take a chance on you. you never want to say that you *used* to know each other. so what are you going to do?
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—THE FALLEN PRODIGY
hello old friend, it's been a while hasn't it? I remember when you were just a child, gape-smiled and beaming like the sun. where have you laid your youth to rest my love? is it buried beside your heart perhaps? I know how deeply life has wounded you, it took away everything, didn't it? oh poor soul, you held onto happiness with bloody, shaking hands but still fate ripped even that away from you. your past lovers are dead or did some betray you? turning away in fear of what they once admired. your comrades have been slain, or their priorities shifted. I've heard you too have changed your way of thought. the people fear you know, do they normally cower at the sound of your name? ah don't fret, that makes two of us. the masses tend to despise the things they do not have the will to comprehend. the villian finds sympathy for you don't they, well I could have seen that from a mile away. you two are the oldest friends, you made a deal with them correct? to save your late love, they tried to hold their end of the bargain, really, but I fear you are cursed to forever be despondent. oh what a sad and miserable life without love. is that why you chase loneliness? for is it truly a life of sorrow if you yourself has chosen it? but don't become bitter from the pain. trust when I say I have seen wounds unfold a man, turning the gentlest spirits into seething beasts. please, keep seeking love, even if it seems you are forbidden from it. you are the master of your own fate, I see how tired you are. the scars never healed, they twist and wrap around your entire person. your eyes are dark and lifeless, rest. but keep fighting, not with the sword you have forsaken so long ago, but with your heart. I'll be rooting for you my friend.
— THE EMERGENCY
something goes wrong. there's urgency. everything gets turned upside down, and you have to grab for the things that matter most-- Oh. suddenly, there's perspective, and at the worst possible moment, the moment when there is so much else going on, you realize that you have been breathless with want for so, so long. you want everyone to be safe, but please, please, you want them to be safe. you want everything to be okay so that you can have another chance to get things right. a chance to start over. and everything will be okay, of course, because you've made it through bad moments before, and that foundation of trust is there, even if you've never quite acknowledged it to its full potential. you trust them. you need them. Oh.
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thenugking · 2 years ago
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For the Ask Meme for Sammy
5, 12, 1, 18, 9!
Have some Numbers
right THANK YOU sm for sending me an ask, sorry it took me 200 years to actually answer it!!
1. Basics! Name, age, personality, etc. What do they look like? Are they a new or old oc?
Samantha Cortez, 26 years old maybe?? I think she’s a few months older than Jazz (but in the same school year). Smart, kind and determined, but anxious and full of self doubt.
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Her general existence is… nearly a year old now? In that when I started playing Jazz, I knew she had a best friend with this basic personality that she’d do anything for. She’s obviously got more fleshed out as time went on, particularly when I actually started playing her.
5. What was their life like before being iced?
Unideal. She went to the same shitty school as Jazz did, where she did much better academically and was “A Pleasure To Have In Class” but went through a lot of bullying as an Undiagnosed Autistic and often had her struggles overlooked because she was a Smart Quiet Kid. Definitely nothing drawn from my own experience here noooope. Jazz and Sammie were pretty much each other’s first and only friends.
After school, Sammie got a degree in Biology. She wanted a doctorate, but was absolutely unable to afford it, and ended up with a shitty lab assistant job instead and no real way to progress in her field without suddenly becoming very rich. She was the one who was initially interested in the advertisement of a life on Halcyon, hoping that starting somewhere new and smaller would help her distinguish herself in her career and find something more worthwhile to do than washing test tubes. Jazz encouraged her to find the confidence to leave Earth for good.
On family… She was raised by a single mother, who doesn’t always have as much time as she’d like for Sammie, and is maybe a bit too focused on praising her for academic successes than in checking that she’s happy, but is trying her best. She doesn’t always succeed, but it’s a much better relationship than Jazz has with either of her parents, at least. Sammie’s mum did have to die before they left for Halcyon though--Sammie wouldn’t leave Earth if she still had people she loved there. I haven’t put much thought into how it happens, sadly it’s just a plot device to let the story take place, but I think Sammie was around 17 or 18 at the time.
9. What do they think of the factions? Are they liked or disliked by any?
Sammie dislikes the Board, and Sublight, but is supportive of all the individual communities she meets. She wants the best for Edgewater and the Deserters, and for the Iconoclasts and the MSI, and does whatever she can to help them.
The factions have similar feelings about her as she does towards them, although the Board never got to the point of “shoot on sight” with Sammie. She’s at least not as loud about her dislike of them as Jazz is. She also really hates SLUG (or at least Sedrick) which is… a whole thing, but is quiet enough about that to get herself a fairly neutral reputation.
12. Did they save The Hope?
Of course! I feel like, if she’d never known Jazz, Sammie would have been slower to distrust the Board, and could potentially have started down their route, but even then it wouldn’t have lasted very long, because Sammie’s committed to at least trying to do the right thing, and there’s no way abandoning the Hope for the Lifetime Employment Program could be mistaken for the right thing.
Having had Jazz help her realise that authority can be really shitty sometimes, she never even considers working with the Board. And like Jazz, her main goal for the whole game is to get her best friend back. Spoilers it doesn’t work out any better for Sammie than for Jazz!
18. How to win them over?
Lol just tell her she’s very smart and brave and doing very well. Maybe give her a hug too. Or a pack of retro rockets.
Sammie didn’t always get a lot of positive encouragement growing up--she was already a Good Kid, she didn’t “need” it--and is plagued by self doubt. Being nice to her while respecting her abilities is a very good start. A Set Of Morals and a desire to do good really helps too! If you can’t manage that (as a lot of people in Halcyon apparently cannot), reminding her of Jazz also works in Ellie’s case.
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longpahern · 25 days ago
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Trying Yoga for Back Pain? Select the RIGHT postures (Pa.
. Research study research studies have really exposed that Yoga may be amongst the most trusted exercises for discomfort in the back relief. Health-First press reporter Leslie LoBue specifies twisting your body into those sometimes unpleasant positions may in reality be just the important things for lower back pain. As effective as Yoga may be to reduce the pain of back problems, comprehending specifically what provides to use, for the length of time, what to cancel the postures with and in what series to perform them, are other elements that should be taken into aspect to think about before using it as a recovery remedy for back pain. I can see a reader go "Wait a minuteif I require to go through all that, then maybe I need to just take some painkiller and stop.". If that utilizes, it is hardly my goal to scare you far from Yoga for discomfort in the back, in truth I 'd rather you invited its use as an alternative to otherwise-for or drugs-prescribed your problems, however, for your success with its use, a little awareness of the best presents to make use of for discomfort in the back is required and will be offered in hassle-free for a long-lasting use of this drug-free choice. I will evaluate the common, standard yet actually effective positions for neck and neck and back pain and similarly offer you standards on the suitable presents to cancel the spinal column motions when pertinent. When carrying out these postures, I will talk about the elements of the duration of time needed. A few of these positions may best be discovered under the assistance of a certified Yoga Instructor or enthusiastic expert, with the descriptions supplied below-and if requirement be, the use of image searches on associated Yoga sites and online search engine-. I believe you require to have the capability to get a fantastic concept to a minimum of have the capability to practice these postures in your home. Here are a few of the best postures for neck and back pain and since the goal here is more so discomfort in the back relief versus exercising, it is elective that you hold them more than 5-15 seconds, relying on your level of benefit. An use of a yoga mat or any other soft area is exceptionally recommended in the execution of these asanas. The Shoulder-stand (Savangasana). This, folks, is a born in mind solution for near any human condition. Do not stress, it is extremely basic to perform, nonetheless, relying on the severity of your case, use discretion in its use. - Spread a thick blanket on the floor covering and area your yoga mat on it. Lie on the back. - Slowly raise the legs. Raise the trunk, hips and legs to a vertical position. - Rest the elbows highly on the floor covering and support the back with both hands. - Raise the legs till they wind up being vertical. Press the chest versus the chin. - While performing this posture, the back of the neck, the posterior part of the head and the shoulders should touch the floor covering. (I can guarantee you that you will specify "Hey, I've done this before as a kidthis is yoga?"). - Breathe in counts of 5-5-5 (retention, exhalation and inhalation). - Don't make it possible for the body to shake. Now for the counter postures to the Shoulder-Stand, effort to consist of the following:. Bridge Pose (Sethu Bhandasana):. From the Shoulder Stand position, extend the legs and slowly touch the floor covering with the feet. It is done to bend the spine in the opposite directions. Fish Pose (Matsyasana):. Lie on your back. Stretch the legs and keeps the hands palm down under the thighs. Raise the chest with the help of the elbows and, bending the neck as much as possible in reverse, rest on the top of the head. Suggested Duration:. Try to make use of the ratio noted below to time the execution of these 3 presents. 6:1:2 (suggesting the fish position is held for a 3rd of the time purchased the shoulder stand and the bridge posture held for half the time bought the fish position (or a sixth of the time purchased the shoulder-stand). Or as an alternative, you may simply bypass the bridge position and utilize a 2:1 ratio (shoulder-stand to fish position) nevertheless this is simply motivated if you prepare to do the mother and fathers posture (the shoulder-stand) for simply a number of seconds. Undoubtedly a great deal of info has really entered into the description of these presents, nonetheless, that is because of the reality that my intent is for you to be well informed, nevertheless for the sake of time and location. I will rapidly review the other positions you may succeed to include AFTER you try the series above. Lie on your back. A lot of details has in fact gone into the description of these postures, nonetheless, that is given that my goal is for you to be well informed, nevertheless for the sake of time and location. Lie on your back. Lie on your back. A lot of details has really gone into the description of these postures, however, that is given that my goal is for you to be well alerted, nevertheless for the sake of time and location. I will rapidly go over the other postures you may do well to consist of AFTER you try the series above. If not, you may do actually well to simply start from the stage to be shown in part 2 of this brief post.
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Finding Joy As A Manager – Even On Bad Days | The Hype Economy
The Association for Psychological Science’s research shows that long-term professional stress not only negatively affects mental health but also causes serious physical health problems and cognitive decline. These impacts can be lessened, though, by implementing techniques that promote happiness, optimism, and hope. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement states that putting more emphasis on fostering joy at work as opposed to merely lowering burnout has been demonstrated to increase engagement and decrease burnout rates by improving employee satisfaction, lowering stress, and enhancing general well-being.
We can create happy, positive work environments by proactively addressing the things that stand in the way of fulfillment, connection, and purpose. You can be more productive and present for other people when you take better care of yourself. These four techniques can help leaders find happiness, hope, and optimism during the workday.
1. Determine your motivation
In order to connect with yourself, you must first accept your why, which is the motivation for everything you do.
Ikigai, which means “a reason for being” in Japanese, refers to the actual meaning, fulfillment, and purpose of your life. This idea says that by balancing your values, talents, and passions with meeting the needs of the world, you can find fulfillment and meaning in your life. 
How to Ikigai author Tim Tamashiro defines it as “the inherent gifts you possess, which you can naturally share with others, thus illuminating and enriching their lives” on an episode of the podcast on the Arena.
Héctor García and Francesc Miralles’ Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life poses the following questions, which you might use to try and find yours:
What interests and pursuits make you happy and passionate? You can use this information to identify your passion or what you enjoy.
What abilities and skills can you use for the benefit of society? This assists you in identifying your calling, or what you are strong at.
In what way can the world recognize and honor your contributions? This helps in figuring out what (your career) you are deserving of rewards.
What beneficial contributions can you offer to society as a whole? This supports you in identifying what the world (and your goal) need.
The things that make you happy, your special talents, and what the world needs from you are what keep you going. Your work can be given new life and meaning if it is in line with these components. If mentoring others excites you, for instance, go have a coffee and strike up a conversation with a less experienced team member. It raises spirits, benefits them, and is satisfying for you. It also adds enjoyment to your work. Or, if you like planning get-togethers, create a Friday playlist in which participants contribute their all-time favorite song. It’s an easy approach to foster relationships, share happiness, and lighten the workday.
2. Adopt the attitude of a newbie
Sometimes the everyday grind causes us to lose sight of new opportunities.
Do you recall the elation you felt upon receiving your first job offer or your most recent promotion? Those first few days were full of promise, and everything looked possible. You felt like you were on air when you were introduced to new people, opportunities, and initiatives. 
Can you recall the moment that spark lost its intensity as well? When once-exciting circumstances started to seem boring? It may have begun when a coworker left and you were forced to take up their responsibilities without receiving a raise or meeting deadlines, which led to feelings of loneliness, irritation, and weariness. Maybe you got frustrated with your team, supervisor, or coworkers, or you thought you couldn’t accomplish anything at all.
It had burned you out.
The effect of changing from an enthusiastic novice to a tired, overworked drudge is felt by more people than just you. Families, friends, coworkers, and those under your supervision can all sense it. A beginner’s mind has numerous possibilities, but an expert’s mind has few, according to Shunryu Suzuki, author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. Having an open mind and being curious as a novice is known as Shoshin, or beginner’s mind, in Zen Buddhism. This mindset cultivates awe, a willingness to learn, and curiosity and, free from prior information and biases, broadens our viewpoint and potential. It can also help us overcome feelings of being stuck or burned out.
Your team can discover untapped possibilities and develop an open mind by being encouraged to approach tasks and difficulties from a fresh perspective. Demonstrating an inquisitive attitude towards diverse viewpoints and methods might serve as an example of this mindset.
Rather than automatically resorting to previously solved issues, ask yourself and your group, “What can we learn from this? How could we interpret this differently?” Approach talks with an open mind, eager to learn more, and observe how you develop deeper, more meaningful relationships. Taking this approach lessens the pressure to know everything and fosters creativity while improving self- and other-awareness.
3. Disperse happiness and thankfulness like glitter
Gratitude and acknowledging others’ accomplishments can be proactive ways to improve people’s moods, fortify bonds, and create a positive work environment. Studies conducted by the UC Berkeley-based Greater Good Science Center demonstrate that a culture of thankfulness at work promotes better mental health, stronger team cohesion, and higher job satisfaction.
In order to invigorate the room and fortify social ties, my colleague Maneesh Goyal instituted the “confetti” tradition at board meetings. He shared personal images and stories of proud occasions as well as tidbits of life outside the boardroom. Consider someone who has lately assisted you or accomplished anything noteworthy in light of this. Express your gratitude with a kind gesture that makes a statement. Commence meetings with shout-outs, notes, or modest gifts to show your team’s accomplishments. These actions raise spirits and create a feeling of community.
Motivate your group to follow suit. During team meetings or one-on-one conversations, make it an enjoyable ritual to discuss insightful or original discoveries. Celebrating small victories and deeds of kindness can cheer people up, remind them of their good influence, and ease persistent tension. Sprinkle these happy moments throughout your onboarding process, feature them on your career website, and take advantage of every chance to make your workplace a happier, more connected place to work.
4. Give yourself more happiness
Bad days are unavoidable. Keeping a “Happy Folder” with encouraging notes and sentimental photos on your desktop might help you feel better when work gets too much. It also serves as a reminder of your worth. One of my favorite parting notes is this one, which says, “I know you advocate for us even though we may not see it, but we sense it,” and it is from a team member.
In difficult times, this small habit helps me refocus and keeps me motivated.
How recently have you told yourself “good job,” “you are worthy,” or “it’s okay”? Give yourself the same love and respect that you give to others by letting go of your criticism of yourself. Positive self-talk has been shown in studies to enhance mental health by lowering anxiety and depression, increasing confidence, and fostering resilience. Your performance can be improved by adopting a positive mindset, just like Olympic athletes who meditate and practice positive self-talk. You’ll refuel and be better equipped to encourage and assist your team by doing this regularly. Joy is contagious; if you show people how to feel it, they will follow suit, starting a positive feedback loop.
What makes me happy about my work is a question you should ask yourself when you need a boost. If I were to stay here for five more years, what would my role have to be true? What is the best way for me to impact my team and spread the word? Rekindling your collective spark and overcoming the harshness of the outside world, this focus can turn work into a place of lightness and connection.
A leadership attitude, not just a contemporary take on management self-care, is what it means to integrate joy, hope, and optimism inside teams. Keep in mind that the goal is to create a work environment where you and your staff can enjoy yourselves, not merely get through the hardest days.
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"Homework Help Your Guide to Supercharge Learning!"
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It is fair to say, I like keeping busy. One way I do this is through working as a part-time research assistant at my University. The focus of the research is on context aware multifactor authentication (MFA), which is to say, how can we determine users are who they claim to be, using the context their phone and actions provide. This could be looking at their phone specs or typing speed to see if anything changes between each authentication or simply randomizing what form of authentication they use.
But eroz-codes, doesn't that seem like overkill? Well, maybe. The end goal is that this would be implemented in the industrial control systems (ICS) that support a countries critical infrastructure and, in the scope of my research, specifically the energy sector. There is a potential that if a malicious actor were to gain access to an ICS they could do a good deal of permanent damage to said country. This damage could range from small outages across to a full power grid being shutdown. So no, with that in mind, I think context aware MFA has a lot of potential to add a much needed layer of security.
My team is achieving this goal by creating an app that simulates the authentication process. We are seeing how much information we can gain from the user without them having to jump through unnecessary hoops. There is a saying that the challenge in cybersecurity is striking the balance between security and usability. You can have the most secure system in the world, but if it's too difficult for users to navigate, they'll find ways to work around it, compromising security in the process. Hopefully, this will maintain that balance without causing a need for users to find a loop hole.
All in all, I adore what I do. I find the concept intriguing and feel like I am doing something to help keep people safe, which is really what cybersecurity is all about. It's easy, I think, for professionals to feel discouraged when their work goes unappreciated especially in this field when you sometimes only get noticed when something goes wrong. My two cents is what you put into the world is far more important than how you look to it. Feel fulfillment from the fact that you are using your knowledge to protect something and are doing it so well that it seems almost effortless.
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ohleander · 11 months ago
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Still feeling like writing, though for me, writing can often be more like listening. I just tune into my stream of consciousness, sit back and let it tell me things. Sometimes its silly stuff, sometimes, a lot of the time, its stuff that I need to hear. Its fun to just let the thoughts out of my head and often it surprises me just how much comes out. I've been told that I have a way with words and I'm so skeptical of that compliment. I enjoy writing the newsletter at work, I love communicating via words and typing seems to be a good way for me to get my thoughts across. I can sound more neutral when I'm able to write things out. I am often very emotional in real time, and I'm also slow to process things because I process so much. There's a word for it that I don't remember right now where the person (me) thinks about things in whole entire chunks, rather than little pieces. That's definitely me. I've gotta see the big picture first and then observe how the whole things works. Its easier for me to see the end goal than it is for me to do with all the steps to get there. That's where my execution ends up stalling. I definitely need assistance in this world with the step by steps. I stall so often cause I don't know exactly how to get to the big picture. And I'm always trying my best. I have high goals! I feel as though 2024 will be full of good and interesting things. As strange and as deeply emotional this year has been, I feel like 2024 has a lot of good things in store for me and those around me. I'm excited to create and participate in more things. I'm feeling confident that I'm figuring out my world for the better and figuring it out for my advantage. I'm figuring that I can rest and play and work better and better. Its odd, I'm so thankful that I've been forced to take a true break. The timing couldn't have been better. Realizing just how burnt out I had been, I've never in my life rested like this, not so I remember. Maybe I did when I was a kid. I knew better how to relax, then. I hadn't yet learned to be uptight. As always, tryin' to be cool, tryin' to not be uptight. My mantra for next year feels like its going to be "get more personal" and I believe, as always, that's going to involve my relationship with myself. If I'm being completely honest, I've been afraid to admit how wholeheartedly I want to just be by myself these days. I literally want no one else, except for my homebodies. Me and dad and Cleo. I have had this DIRE need to retreat and i felt it coming and I'm glad I actually got it and it wasn't a bad situation or a lie for my own sake. such peace to get to have a paid break and to feel more supported. This is the kind of energy you pay forward. Still learning to fill my own cup so that I pay it forward instead of spending myself. If I learn how to go about it, I can do great things with my energy. Its something I strive for, I feel as though I'll learn better how to have connection and more. Peace and solitude. Peace with myself, peace with my timing.
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ukuniversityindubai · 1 year ago
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EMBRACING YOUR EXAM RESULTS, AND PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
The exam period can be overwhelming. Once you lay down your pen or hit submit for the final time, there is nothing more you can do but wait. It natural to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness, or perhaps even worry if you don’t think you excelled.
When opening your results, it’s important to remember just one thing: There are options out there for you. Throughout this article, we aim to provide you with some guidance and support if you find your results aren’t quite where you wanted them to be.
1. Don’t Panic!
This is easier said than done, but try to stay positive. Worrying won’t change the outcome, so instead focus on what you did well and where your strengths lie. Embrace the idea that your journey is just at the beginning, and you have plenty of time to shape your future if you plan your path.
2. Seek Support
If you're feeling overwhelmed about your results, don't hesitate to seek support. Rely on people around you for advice and guidance, like your teachers, friends, and family. Talking about your concerns often make them feel less heavy, and easier to work through logically. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
3. Try Anyway!
Maybe you were disappointed, but you didn’t need to be? Maybe the university you hoped to get into still has a place for you? You can only ask! Make an appointment or pop in to speak with the Admissions Team. At Middlesex University Dubai, our team are there to listen, advise and give you some options to work with. They will tell you honestly what your chances of success are, and guide you through the process of application.        Tristan Anderson, the Assistant Student Recruitment Manager at Middlesex University Dubai said: “Not meeting your expected results can be disheartening, but you’re not alone. The team here at MDX have seen it all! We take into consideration all aspects of our applicant’s high school journey, including personal and academic merits. It’s likely that we can still plan a route for you at Middlesex University Dubai. If you’re concerned in any way, please reach out to us. We will support you however we can.” 
4. Take a Good Look at Your Options
You may need to rethink some of your next steps. And that’s okay! You could consider a slightly different university programme, or even an International Foundation Programme (IFP) instead.
An IFP is a year of study that allows you to bridge any gaps you may have between your exam results and the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. These programmes can actually be advantageous, as you get to experience what academic life is like, learn how to write essays at university level, and get a taster for your future programme before some of your classmates.
5. Listen to Other’s Experiences 
Sometimes, hearing the stories of others who have also faced challenges in their academic career and triumphed can be extremely motivating. Look online for stories of people who have carved successful careers despite their exam results.
If you are considering IFP as a route for you, we even have a blog post here by a previous IFP student who shared her experience!
So remember, your journey is only just beginning! And with some hard work and dedication, you can achieve your goals and get on track for the future you want. And if you ever need advice and guidance about your education, regardless of your exam results, MDX are here for you. 
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superior-seamlessroofing · 1 year ago
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Superior Seamless Roofing
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After a list of potential contractors has been generated and sorted, the following step is to confirm that each candidate possesses the appropriate qualifications for the role. Make sure they have all the required paperwork in hand before beginning the process of painting the roof. Two of the most helpful places to look for this kind of data are the organization's website and the support staff that work there.
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When you need re-roofing, replacement, repair, or maintenance for your commercial roofing in the United States, Superior Seamless Roofing is the company to call. We've consolidated all of these offerings into a single location for your convenience. In order to provide you with the best service imaginable, we only utilize the finest quality materials and award-winning craftsmanship to supply you with the precise solutions needed by the structure you are working on. To achieve this goal, we employ only the finest components. This allows us to give you the best service possible under the circumstances. Superior Seamless Roofing assists their customers with both the installation and maintenance of commercial roofing. Both of these categories are strongly represented by Superior Seamless Roofing. It is a great honor for us to provide customers in all 50 states with the best roofing services available thanks to our extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. place Where I live Imaginary country that maybe, just maybe, will become a state in the USA
The best results can be achieved by comparing the prices that several firms quote for putting a roofing coating.  My family and I live in the United States of America, a land steeped in legend.  In addition to the obvious height and width, provide them any other pertinent details they may need to know about your roof. You can use these criteria to narrow down your search to the solution that will save you the most money in the long run.
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Tips On How To Find A Sugar Momma: One Of The Best 10 Sites & Apps
Tips On How To Find A Sugar Momma: One Of The Best 10 Sites & Apps
Sugar momma relationship just isn't as frequent as regular sugar dating, but there are still many sugar mamas who are wealthy and want to take pleasure in all the advantages of sugar dating. Sugar momma, on average, provides a $ 2,800 month-to-month allowance and showers her male sugar baby with presents, purchasing sprees, and different forms of monetary assist. Tinder is maybe the most well-liked courting app, which makes it a great resolution for any sugar child.
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Sugar Daddy Meet is the very platform the place you'll find each a generous sugar daddy and an attractive sugar mama. The platform is among the many most legit ones since it has a lot of verified users. Plus, the app provides plenty of nice features such as superior search, verified users, smart cellular design, and a lot of more.
How To Begin Sugar Momma Courting On-line
Register right now and change your life for the higher, get new experiences, impressions, and a fantastic partner. A sugar momma could ask in your credit card info to pay off the steadiness. Say “no” and determine a new, secure approach to transfer funds, like utilizing a cash change app or physical cash. No matter how old a sugar mama is, she still needs a associate who will really love her. Therefore, ensure to make her feel beloved and particular, and you’ll shortly see the outcomes.
This consists of placing the right data in your profile and within the messages you send on a sugar momma web site or another web site you’re using to serve that objective. If you are interested in a cougar/cub relationship however aren’t certain if you want to simply be friends, pals with benefits, or something more – Cougar Life is a great choice. It is likely considered one of the greatest courting apps for sugar mamas as a result of it allows you to find an attractive, skilled lady whether or not you need a non-sexual partnership or more. Sign up is quick and easy and you could get a feel for the app without spending a dime.
What's A Cougar?
As you might have already guessed, being a sugar baby is not that easy and, if you do one thing mistaken, your sugar mama will quickly discover another person. The app offers a decent variety of sugar daddies and mommies, so you will absolutely discover the very one that will make you happy. In addition to that, Sudy Les is free to download in addition to easy in use, which is also pretty cool. Sugar mama refers to a lady, usually one who is married, who offers monetary support to a sometimes younger lover. Arthur Smith has spent over 10 years working as a contributor to each on-line and offline psychology publications, however sugar relationship has at all times been his special curiosity.
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It’s necessary to level out that Elite Singles is not a sugar dating website. However, if your objective is to find successful women who are in all probability doing just nice in the checking account division, this is a good possibility. Sudy Cougar is likely one of the greatest platforms to fulfill a sugar mama. The service is generally used by young men who try to find a wealthy older girlfriend. If you have already began to speak in regards to the phrases of the relationship, ask for the main points. The small details will show how serious your sugar mommy’s words are.
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At the same time, it’s not used by sugar mommas only, which is why discovering such a companion goes to be fairly challenging. Sudy Les is likely considered one of the best lesbian sugar momma relationship apps. Although the service is not totally LGBTG, it is nonetheless a great platform to meet a homosexual companion.
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pornaddictioncounseling · 2 years ago
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YOU NEED THE LOWS
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A few weeks ago I had a pretty rough experience. We had a lot going on at Elevated Recovery. We were hiring new team members and had a few projects simultaneously in the works. These crunch periods are always a time of ongoing work where I get by on four or five hours of sleep because I’m determined to accomplish our goals.
However, three weeks into the crunch period my body completely shut down. I had a full day of coaching the day before and when I woke up the following morning I was in full-blown panic mode. I have maybe one or two random panic attacks each year but this was the worst one I’ve had in a long time. I not only had anxiety and depressive thoughts but also horrible flu-like symptoms.
I couldn’t get out of bed so I texted my assistant, canceled all my appointments, and took the day off. I was so photosensitive that I could only look at my phone for as long as it took to contact my assistant. I did nothing but hydrate and slowly get through the day. I even experienced some occasional hallucinations throughout the feverish period. It was a brutal day.
Over the years I’ve learned that I can’t fight when these things happen. Instead, I become very present and observe myself. I settle into a state of mindfulness and watch what I experience both internally and externally. It was the only option I had during this day of panic because I couldn’t do much of anything else.
When I finally made it through the night and woke up the next morning, though, all the pressure I felt from the weeks of crunch time was gone. I had no fewer deadlines than I did the day before my panic attack. There were still hundreds of people who needed our support. I knew that taking the day off made the workday harder for some of my colleagues. But I still felt no pressure. In fact, I had absolute clarity on what steps to take next.
I reflected on those 24 hours of panic and physical incapability over the following days. I normally take Mondays off but realized I hadn’t taken one off in the three weeks of crunch leading up to the panic attack. I was going all out. I woke up and put on the positive, upbeat, go-getter persona, and took on the day. And eventually, it wore me out.
I bet you’ve had a few of these experiences, too. Everyone burns out eventually when they live and work with the pedal to the floor. You have to hit pause sometimes to avoid completely crashing and burning, but sometimes it takes the low points to remember this. That’s exactly what happened to me. I spent the weeks before the panic attack avoiding pausing and instead pushing to finish everything that we needed to do.
It’s essential that you set limits for yourself and establish boundaries around your schedule. You have to carve time out for yourself or life will find a way of carving it out for you. If you aren’t proactive about taking a break, your body will force you to take one eventually. 
These lows aren’t an enjoyable experience but at the same time, they’re a great reminder and reset point. You can use the break to determine what’s most important and calibrate your focus to accomplish those tasks. You need the lows to remind you of why a break is such an important part of the process.
This is especially important for men in the Porn Addiction Counseling program. While everyone hits the wall at times, men with a porn addiction problem have more to lose. You’re more likely to act out and engage in your compulsive behavior when you reach one of these low points. You have to take breaks before your body demands one of you.
The Porn Reboot program equips you with the self-awareness and discipline to know when it’s time to hit pause. The low points are a necessary part of the Porn Reboot process but you get the chance to use them to your benefit today instead of letting them use you.
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diatribeofamadman · 2 years ago
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#13
Bringing it back home.
As I stated recently it's all about starting at home. Or starting with oneself. So maybe instead of going gung-ho trying to help starving Afghani children, I need to worry about myself. However, I have accepted the reality that's I'm potentially going to ride this bitch to the ground. In this instance, I'm referencing my body and my physical well-being.... So if I won't fix my physical well-being based off of common sense decisions regarding consumption, moderation and nutrition, then I am no use to anyone and I should stop writing. Except I'm not writing to help people. I'm writing to think through my thoughts. You're reading them, fuck off.
I should use my focus and energy to assist what's left of the native Americans. After generations of genocide, lies, and overall degradation of community and culture, I think they deserve as much care and consideration as anyone else... But I know from personal experience no matter the race religion culture ethnicity of a human being, they don't need charity, not in the form of goods or food. They need charity in the form of infrastructure and organization that allows them to produce or obtain these things through trade. It's the whole givea man a fish teach him to fish proverb. This is where I need to define a tangible goal/strategy regarding my desire to focus my energy towards "charity". And if I'm really going to get anywhere, I just need to go down to my local homeless shelters and start digging in to this mess we call modern society. I guess I should really figure out how to film this so that I can at least be posting the experience while simultaneously documenting what occurs on video so that as I face people that want to maintain the status quo, I already have the evidence of the occurrence, and only have to worry about the piano wire.
Guess what guys, you're going to do the rough plan with me right here and now. We need.
Hypothesis: The failure to assist the under advantaged successfully is a result of mismanagement or misdirection more than a matter of lack of funding. I believe that the amount of funding available is sufficient to develop and establish systems and facilities to provide the disadvantaged a better standard of living as well as a better opportunity to excel at living.
Materials:
Body mounted camera. Small and discreet. But capable of recording a significant amount of data. Reduction in video quality is acceptable in order to maximize the amount of recording time on the device. I do not ever intend to disclose the fact that I'm recording, I also intend to fully blur the faces of any individuals I record prior to releasing any video in the event of blatant corruption.
Audio recording device. Alternative to video in the event that I am required to participate in activities that limit my ability to have a secure video recording device.
Day planner. I'm old school fuck you. I could use Google calendar or the Samsung cunt calendar. I don't use Apple because I don't like the idea of child slavery you assholes. Even though I love Apple and I love Steve Jobs and I love almost everything about their devices. However, the business model that has slaves throughout the entire chain and enslaves its users is not something I can support. And even if I did and had my Apple calendar, I'd still want to fucking day planner. Because I'm going to write things in it random things as well as have additional notes that are not necessarily something I'm going to set a timer for. I use a alarm clock before I use a calendar note. Which is odd because everything you've read I talk text and then sometimes proofread. Sometimes...
Balls of steel or fire in my belly. Possibly requiring both. If you ever seen video of someone speaking at a town meeting. That takes balls. And fire in your belly. This kind of operation will take a considerable amount of commitment. Especially considering I would be operating on my own with only myself to guide and assist me. I'm basically fucked. Because I can't see everything all the time. Even the fates can't. But they all know it's happening when it happens. Lol
Sobriety. 🥺 It's not an achievable goal for me and something I frequently slow in and out of. Unfortunately, complete sobriety is required for this task. That means no marijuana. That means angry angry angry madman. But maybe that's what I need. Maybe I need to stop sedating myself. Maybe I need to be so fucking angry inside at all of the injustice that I go out and I tear down those that would oppress and pick up those that are oppressed. Maybe. Maybe. Definitely. Fuck you me.
Procedure:
This will involve first identifying exactly how the social welfare system works. I'm not overly concerned with understanding the EBT, WIC, whatever the fuck program the average impoverished person is on. I'm going to go for the bottom of the barrel first. I want to establish an understanding of how we as a society deal with our least advantaged people. So I guess I'm going for homeless shelters, food banks, and I don't know yet. But my initial research will take me into understanding what those most at-risk people have available to them and then begin to infiltrate those charities or institutions in order to understand how exactly their servicing the community and where exactly they're failing to do so.
Results: TBD
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unproduciblesmackdown · 5 years ago
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maybe it would feel more depressing to have A Slim Chance of ever having top surgery vs just assuming it could never happen, but then again like, i’d like it to happen, and even when the odds of something happening are so good it’s pretty much guaranteed, i don’t really Feel anything anyways b/c my [feeling of anticipation] shut down however many years ago.........it’s just like, well let’s assume i’d pay for it out of pocket like many of us have to.........that’s gonna be like $5k+ dollars easily most likely...........and you ask me what Positive direction (or....direction in general lbr) i could see my life going and it’s like, damn, it’s a Shrug from me, boss. the “where do you see yourself in five years? let’s write ‘dead’ and hope for the best” quote, #me, and the five years is generous. like, binch. this One thing though. there’s so few specific Wants i have for how things could go and like, can i be dead having already had top surgery and having my proper name? that’d be a start. doesn’t feel much within reach tho b/c what Does feel within reach is [..........?...............??..............nothing that wouldn’t immediately flare out and i die................?......................??..............]
#i'm well in a spot where i would just outright need Assistance and any kind of vague support to like...do things.....#just an underwhelming confluence of unhelpful factors o'er the years#the No Family bit...don't Have much rn...the kinda sitch it'd be helpful to have those ppl ur longtime somewhat close to but#b/w the isolation when ur w an abuser n the isolation when ur autistic & socializing doesn't tend to go so hot...that doesnt happen#so it's like well what could i do? i could get a bus ticket and go to a random city & be homeless n out of contact w every1 & then what#you can be all optimistic about it but i have no like...goal to be optimistic abt. i don't have particular dreams and ambitions so that's#not providing any source of endless motivation#even less helpfully i'm not even wildly interested in survival b/c for how long i've assumed i'm on the verge of kicking it & now that's#been moved back a bit like well i might not kick it right off but like. that doesn't really mean much. the perceived gap between Now & the#End is not perceived by me to contain anything in particular. i linger on as ever but like what's there to be thrilled abt in that huh#and there are many Small Things that are like; simple but they hold me back huh. the ol Anxiety that ppl keep circling back around to make#fun of like oh you people are nervous of email / calls / regular mail smh dumb nerds like well if i was rich i'd have a personal assistant &#these kinds of things would be done in a flash but when you're not rich you're just a dumb nerd. c'est la vie. actually it'd be weird to#have a personal assistant. embarrassing to ask favors. how do people do it. but anyways a lot of it's just that with No Moral Support it's v#hard to Do things sometimes. also daprrassion and lo energy b/c i last ate on the reg like. five yrs ago. i'm just floating here. maybe some#situation will drop on my lap and it'll be like aha good thing i was right here right now! i can devote myself to This. but until then just#here i guess...i am i mean. as in i am just here i guess. anyways i guess this all sounds Depressing and i guess it also Is but#it's not a special occasion...i just usually don't talk abt it cuz it's the Same Soup Different Day Just Reheated and also#it's not exciting. very boring. wish i could have top surgery and that's kinda special b/c if you put a gun to my head i could hardly tell u#what else i might even be able to bring myself to wish for. don't have things to want! it's a wild ride. weirdos who want things and know#people......good for you. genuinely tho. i am not absolutely immune to jealousy at all times but actually i v much largely am b/c that's#like how i can't feel anticipation really lmao. i do Really love to know other people are doin well.......things just havent worked out 100%#in my favor in life thus far and i'm a bit set back in many ways. smh! that's how it goes sometimes! and it bites but like. cannot Expect#more atm......will something fall out of the sky into my lap? stay tuned. i face adversitywith naps & ignore things & wait & We'll See.#but i can't and don't realistically expect things to go well / in a positive direction b/c there's not rly any factors conducive 2 that in#me life rn. for there to be any major improvement would be spontaneous and coincidental. and mayyybe it could be a long haul w/ slow improve#ment & frequent setbacks but eventually i could get where i wanna go but; i have nowhere to wanna go & no energy / motivation 4 a long haul#smh smh. again it's not even a special occasion; i'm cruisin 2day it's Normal; it just happens to Be A Bummer & i happen 2 b talking abt it#(it being: things in general)
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