The Deepest Black
Written 6/27/2024 @ 11:50am in Cebu, Philippines
Nothing will ever be darker
than the sheet black surface
of the Pacific Ocean - after sundown.
Indeed the nearest black hole to Earth
is in the inkwell depths
of those unfathomable waters…
and that black hole…
runs itself
straight on through
to the opposite end of the world
(or at least it does in my head).
No.
Nothing will ever be darker…
not ink, nor space.
Not even the beady black eyes
of those terrible creatures
that rest in the warm wooly blankets
of my worst nightmares.
Nothing will ever be darker;
Yet as the fearsome gravity
of that cool black terror
grabs ahold of you to drag you down
to your icy grave
miles below a tempered glass ceiling…
the pressure introduces itself to you
like an un-talked about relative
formerly shunned by the family.
Wrapping its arm around your shoulder
to pull you in for an awkward hug
>t o c r u s h t h e a i r f r o m y o u r l u n g s<
and reassure you,
that your fears of the dark are wholly unfounded
and truly truly it is the weight of the world
that you should be worrying about.
Who has the time to think about space?
When the darkest, deepest abyss
hides in the night -
in the Pacific,
where indeed no light could dare to penetrate
nor escape.
If light can’t do it…
what prayer could we ever have?
By Alexander Learmont
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Embark on a journey through time.
All expanses paid.
As you step into the time machine, you press a button at random, selecting the year 1804. The machine’s vibrations intensify, and suddenly you find yourself in the bustling streets of Paris, France.
The sights that greet you are nothing short of extraordinary. The City of Lights is glowing with the dawn of a new century. Majestic buildings line the boulevards, their intricate details highlighted…
"Pay attention to what’s going on beneath the surface. A whole world of depth awaits once you can conquer your fear of the unknown."
- Hannah Mermaid
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:Unknown: • Not knowing what to expect, • Not knowing what to feel, • Not knowing what to look for, This can all be a scary process and an anxiety jerking time, scriptures tell us that no one knows the second, minute, hour or day that it will be our last, so I say conquer your biggest fear of the unknown and just go with timing. Believing that everything happens within the right timing as it should, no matter how disappointing the outcome may be. #motivation #motovationalquotes #motivational #unknown #fearoftheunknown #fear #motivate https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-oeICulSb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Happy anniversary to Siouxsie & The Banshees album, ‘Superstition’. Released this week in 1991. #siouxsieandthebanshees #superstition #kissthemforme #shadowtime #fearoftheunknown #facetoface #siouxsiesioux #thebanshees
Your mind says "no" more than you would like it, whenever something new is about to happen.
✅ It is happening by default, just to keep you safe.
Training through the amazing program that Raul @rm_raul_rm created for my needs at the gym, I got to do something that got me out of my comfort zone completely.
⏩ I lifted a total of 32 kg/ 70 pounds, when "normally", I would only lift not more than 10 kg/ 22 pounds. ✨🏋️♀️
When he first told me to increase the weight, I literally thought that he was joking and that I could never, ever lift such a big weight. Not today, anyway!
📌 My mind starting looking for ways out of this situation, as the fear of the unknown was too big!
As the trainer explained the process, I got used to the idea.
And what a great surprise it was for me when I could actually do these exercises today! ✨🙏
⏩ A great reminder for you to:
✅ Trust yourself enough to make the first step. It's the most challenging step, yet the most satisfying.
✅ Ask for help and accept the help. You *cannot* do it on your own. Building success takes a great team to support you.
What challenge are you NOT saying NO to today? 😀
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Pe Raul @rm_raul_rm il gasiti la @iguanafitnessclub in Sagului. ✨ Il recomand cu drag pentru profesionalismul de exceptie si pentru un program de sala fenomenal. 🏋️♀️
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Enjoy The 7-Step Guide To Permanently Conquer Your Fears at the link in bio. 🎁
Good evening! Happy Sabbath! We are living in interesting times with the pandemic and all of the chaos with the election and everything, not to mention all of the stuff going on in our own personal lives. But we can be encouraged and strengthened knowing that we aren’t fighting any of these battles on our own. God fights for us! We have no need to fear, but even when we do feel afraid, we need to know and remember to turn to God for comfort and guidance in this crazy world! He will never leave us or forsake us! Stop letting fear of the unknown control your life! Focus and rely on God! He will not let you fall! #fearlessfriday #affirmationscoffee #fearless #friday #fear #God #Christ #christian #bible #scripture #christianbusiness #entrepreneur #fearoftheunknown #startup #smallbusiness #smallbiz #business #affirmations #affirmation #lifecoach #dailyaffirmation #dailyaffirmations #deuteronomy https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFclz2JBoh/?igshid=14iqpw2qibqkz
We understand that fear of the unknown is a huge trigger for anxiety in autistic people. Being able to predict outcomes in our day to day lives is what can keep autistic people well and help the function effectively. The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced an enormous amount of change in our daily lives. The unknown or uncertainty can be difficult for many people, it’s not just autistic people that struggle with this but research suggests that the prevalence of anxiety due to uncertainty is higher in autistic people. The rules we have learned to complete ‘everyday’ tasks such as shopping, paying bills and attending appointments have all been changed and no one can say for sure how long these changes will go on for and what the eventual outcome will be. This is causing a lot of anxiety across the whole world and it is important to remember that everybody is struggling to manage these changes.
It is also important, however, to try our best to manage this uncertainty. AnxietyUK suggests practising the "Apple" technique to deal with anxiety and worries.
Acknowledge: Notice and acknowledge the uncertainty as it comes to mind.
Pause: Don't react as you normally do. Don't react at all. Pause and breathe.
Pull back: Tell yourself this is just the worry talking, and this apparent need for certainty is not helpful and not necessary. It is only a thought or feeling. Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are not statements or facts.
Let go: Let go of the thought or feeling. It will pass. You don't have to respond to them. You might imagine them floating away in a bubble or cloud.
Explore: Explore the present moment, because right now, in this moment, all is well. Notice your breathing and the sensations of your breathing. Notice the ground beneath you. Look around and notice what you see, what you hear, what you can touch, what you can smell. Right now. Then shift your focus of attention to something else - on what you need to do, on what you were doing before you noticed the worry, or do something else - mindfully with your full attention.
Most importantly, remember we are here to talk and help you work through your fear and anxiety. Contact us through the website if you need someone to talk to or need advice on how to manage at this time.
“Fear of the Unknown” Manhattan Bridge 05.09.14 Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and force yourself forward, one step at a time #manhattanbridge #siouxsie #fear #unknown #fearoftheunknown #banshees #banshee #night #bridge #nightshot #brave #bravery #pic #picture #photo #photograph #photography #photographer #amanofcolours #amocphotography (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1L2UoNpLqE/?igshid=dviiazhbklq4