"Why was Socrates killed?
Socrates, the greatest philosopher of all time, was actually the most hated man in Athens.
He was accused of cruelty and corruption of youth.
The popular court, the Eliea, condemned him to death: and Socrates, one of the most brilliant minds in history, died drinking hemlock.
But why all this?
Socrates apparently wasn't doing anything dangerous.
He simply asked questions, spoke to anyone: with nobles, with common citizens, with young people.
But his questions, in their frankness, in their simplicity demolished the certainties of his interlocutors, forcing them to confront the emptiness of their own certainties, with the incoherence of their reasoning.
He taught us to doubt.
Socrates was a character who was too uncomfortable with the doubts he inculcated.
He had the audacity to expose corrupt politicians and false teachers who advocated false truths and false knowledge.
For this he was sentenced to death. He was a threat to the status quo, a danger that needed to be eliminated.
During the trial, Socrates did not want to repent or beg for mercy.
He also refused to be assisted by a speaker.
Intelligence is inconvenient, this is what the trial against Socrates teaches us.
The masses want illusions and not truths; they want to be flattered and live happily in ignorance.
Smart men are embarrassing.
They are prohibited, ostracized, despised, because they disturb the sleep of the masses, question authority, reveal the deceptions of the institutions https://image.nostr.build/47da60fef82fa8b0771633b2b81b4e2209e378bc86ff6c5990a8c9df41b6fb21.jpg


“I had always had a little problem looking out for myself in love. I was afraid people would leave me. So I sort of clung and did everything possible to keep someone around. I didn't have a hard talk with myself about who I was keeping around. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. I clung to people like human life preservers. I thought i'd die if someone left me. Its ironic because now I'm the one who's leaving.”
― Deb Caletti, The Secret Life of Prince Charming https://image.nostr.build/614ed0c1f4cadfab8af89ccba8a2ee303904c972c813f8c8d8be6c096a78d374.jpg


Sometimes, independence and peace begin this way. https://image.nostr.build/805655087fd1d0becf2c044ec4404d35ebfed2beb62a9c09b79d6099bd001587.jpg


Don’t insist staying in the place that doesn't fit you. https://image.nostr.build/6c72de5a4b59b526e20b0a2cd69720cf2d2d25e5981255e13cdea9d0df1220eb.jpg


🟢 Germans Exploit Eastern European Migrants as Modern Slaves

🟢Journalist Saša Uhlová exposes the brutal working conditions migrant laborers face on German farms, where they endure 14-hour shifts, meager pay, and unsafe environments.

🟢Workers often work illegally long hours under manipulated contracts, with little to no breaks, while the pressure to meet quotas keeps them in a constant state of exhaustion. Many of these workers, primarily from Eastern Europe, continue in these roles to support families back home.

➡ FIVE https://image.nostr.build/8f4636edef42880421dc776532e05706c9352bec2b281b17ffe5543a51ba02f3.jpg


I'm half way between a dreamer and a realist.
Sometimes my heart, sometimes my mind.
And I'm only trying to balance. I'm always trying.
Photo by: Tanner Seablom https://image.nostr.build/f85b0c17db1563569c62254cdfdc4e880757ead821fbc8db0a7538bb582dc1ad.jpg


Sometimes you feel all the heaviness in the world.
You feel like you’re walking through something alone on your own.
You feel like all the pressure is surrounding you.
You believe that you need energy to keep going.

And all you do is keep holding on until you fall again.
Get some energy and get back. https://image.nostr.build/bd1a5216fa266dae57a405b7beb31cf30d429afa8873c5b5b57663a61a5143ed.jpg


🖤✔ https://image.nostr.build/4495d3c61efcfd1e0e4b99cbb1bc181e741221d3ad0a525d0b9ea478028f9d59.jpg


“We do not forget those who came to us with a lamp in the dark. https://image.nostr.build/7559a926adf46181135f83b1a3441f86202457ac18cc8c2e1767d7faaff80c03.jpg


Do not leave the right path because there are only few who follow it. https://image.nostr.build/493c05bf9db3a168e7603dfaea48e09bacd26b1ad109fc16bee29932cb477d59.jpg


TEN SNEAKY WAYS PEOPLE MANIPULATE YOU.

1. LOVE BOMBING: flooding with affection to gain control.

2. GASLIGHTING: Making your doubt your reality.

3. SILENT TREATMENT: Ignoring you to make you feel guilty.

4. GUILT TRIPPING: Making you feel responsible for their emotions.

5. PLAYING THE VICTIM: Always being the one who is wronged.

6. FUTURE FAKING: Promising a future that never comes.

7. TRIANGULATION: Using others to make you jealous.

8. BLAME SHIFTING: Turning the table to make you the problem.

9. WITHHOLDING AFFECTION: Using love as a weapon.

10. MINIMIZING FEELINGS: Dismissing your reactions as over reacting.

Be mindful of manipulative people who paint themselves as victims, blame others, and refuse to take any responsibility for their wrongdoing. Don’t buy into their stories. Showing sympathy for them plays into their hand.. 🖐🏽 https://image.nostr.build/3c467bd62aaae94050c6a16bd9d5abfc5a0431ddaf0dd5edede43b64e7e556f8.jpg


Make that move you are afraid of making. https://image.nostr.build/d3e603e4f6e4386fe88981d2b0c4eb7990641604e9ad2bf1f110fd2eb9acbffc.jpg


“Man shouldn’t be able to see his own face — there’s nothing more sinister. Nature gave him the gift of not being able to see it, and of not being able to stare into his own eyes. Only in the water of rivers and ponds could he look at his face. And the very posture he had to assume was symbolic. He had to bend over, stoop down, to commit the ignominy of beholding himself. The inventor of the mirror poisoned the human heart.”

— Fernando Pessoa https://image.nostr.build/aae030b6229957a81ce885ad9276ec514e1f7d2c60a80b03617ddaf2dd33ebff.jpg


When someone loses interest, their actions will speak louder than words. You'll feel it in how they pull away.

They stop making time for you, and every call or text feels like an effort. Excuses become constant, and their presence becomes distant. What once brought you together now irritates them, and they seem annoyed by everything you do.

Emotionally, they begin to shut you out, no longer sharing their thoughts or feelings. You sense something is wrong, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.

Trust yourself. These changes signal that something has shifted. Remember, you deserve love that chooses you fully, every single day.

-ccto https://image.nostr.build/7e65f864f201360de62128d6d3771bb63805d7c22fc346c33bd6b04ee89b50ce.jpg


Idc what anyone says, this over clubbing anytime anyday 🎯💯 https://image.nostr.build/c769ed30abc2cabc323577b738f86221ad25a7c88e3aa636a4b371b944d08729.jpg


"You are not your age,
Nor the size of clothes you wear,
You are not a weight,
Or the colour of your hair.
You are not your name,
Or the dimples in your cheeks,
You are all the books you read,
And all the words you speak,
You are your croaky morning voice,
And the smiles you try to hide,
You’re the sweetness in your laughter,
And every tear you’ve cried,
You’re the songs you sing so loudly,
When you know you’re all alone,
You’re the places that you’ve been to,
And the one that you call home,
You’re the things that you believe in,
And the people that you love,
You’re the photos in your bedroom,
And the future you dream of,
You’re made of so much beauty,
But it seems that you forgot,
When you decided that you were defined,
By all the things you’re not... "
Erin Hanson - Not.

Carl Wilhelm Wilhelmson - In the Studio, 1912. https://image.nostr.build/4acffdaeb11bb6f61757cceccaee5b60148f07ae70925069c4fed5ec58a85822.jpg


HELLO OCTOBER
THE SEASON OF LETTING GO

And so begins the season of letting go,
when Mother Nature shows us all,
how it’s done.

Let go,
free yourself,
shake it off,
drop it,
give way for the new.

Create space for new thoughts, new ideas,
new adventures and new connections,
by shedding the dead weight you’ve been carrying around,
for so long.

And whilst you are there, being reborn and renewed,
let go of old anxieties too.

Let go of any doubts, fears or beliefs which no longer serve you well.

Release bitterness or past hurts which feast on your beauty.

Be brave,
Don’t fear the nakedness as your leaves slip away.

Mother Nature doesn’t,
watch and learn.

✍ Donna Ashworth
🎨 Martin Eager Runique https://image.nostr.build/9b5e1117e71687ca1c7bdfd096d09a5a61b5236a0254160cd347d3ecf68c3b63.jpg


Sometimes the loneliest people are the ones who are always surrounded by people. https://image.nostr.build/6d49e144cda5df1659d80c088d84d8a2ebbf4f69c3dbb03d3ce0be41a557d640.jpg


“When the table turns to me, I will never forget the people who never shut the door on me when I was the one who needed.” https://image.nostr.build/4427f7805a6542cd624c254c50b2c850100848005deed1bb0c5cf954e5602db6.jpg


You simply do not understand, you can share your ideas to someone that might just be likeminded but that’s not a yard stick to try and convince someone that’s not likeminded it’s going to turn into a heated argument followed with hate and backlash mixed with so much disrespect ❤❤💕💕


“Let the moon teach you the art of being beautiful and lonely at the same time.”
— Anand Thakur

   ▲▴◭ https://image.nostr.build/94193ad837bef9c65993d85ff7e6a6036f8694716e1bc0fe8f07ef64ae2986a1.jpg


Endings don't require drama or toxic behaviors. You can end something because it's not what you want, it doesn't fit where you're going, you're tired of trying to make it work, your needs have changed, or you can no longer accept what is happening. You don't have to wait for a major offense to let things go. It's okay to bow out gracefully.
Sometimes peace is more important than giving someone a piece of your mind.

- Nedratawwab

🎨German Aracil https://image.nostr.build/3ed663882b75c6631906d99fac742fcf7c85fb61827811066bfc153c2287f238.jpg


𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞
One day, you’ll remember the person who loved you so much that they forgot to love themselves. You’ll remember them when you wake up, when you eat, when you’re about to sleep. They will be your greatest nightmare. You will be the one crying, and they will be the one happy with someone else.

One day, you’ll regret losing them. You lost the person who did everything for you. You lost the person who was always there for you when no one else is. You lost them because of your ego. You lost the person who stayed by your side even if you threw harsh words to them. You lost the person who tried to understand you when they needed you and you were not there.

One day, you’ll realize that they were the one for you. The person who stood by your side even if you don’t appreciate them. The person you chose to let go because you’re full of pride. One day, you’ll realize that the person you screwed up and left for another person, was the person who kept on fighting and defending you when they heard gossips about you.

One day, you’ll see them happy and contented with the life they have when you left them. They will thank you for letting them go and for making them realize they are worth of something so much better, that there is someone out there who is willing to do everything for them. They will look into your eyes with no feelings for you at all.

One day, when you see them, you will feel like you’ve been stabbed in your heart a millions times for giving up on them. And when that day comes, no matter what you do, no matter what you say to them, it will not make sense because they were already done spending years of their life trying to make you love them as they loved you. But you didn’t 💔 https://image.nostr.build/a41aefd00a0e6a92293ce1d36f505f3ae34c231a0468ab9b12a2183bcd088e61.jpg


Don't try to convince everyone with your ideas, because minds differ. https://image.nostr.build/6ef74a91466bd9d6632311d35e75bc8b113598cb3ebb01fb4e42973dcfb1ddc1.jpg


"Invisible threads are the strongest ties"
-Friedrich Nietzsche

   ▲▴◭ https://image.nostr.build/08f9d7a3ff3c82e7938e77810c4c270cd3add1657057bf26d0e84034f74d6281.jpg


"The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly. It's not the shattering itself that breaks you—it’s the silence that follows, the quiet space where you realize there’s nothing left to salvage. And in that moment, you know that you’ll never be the same again. You’ll build something new, perhaps, but it will never be what you lost."

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, Of Love and Loneliness https://image.nostr.build/bf6075314ee1e45baf80cafc1adb20697ddc353a7d835107cdfa34899ba32462.jpg


Johnny Depp once said:
“What you decide to tolerate more than once will inevitably become a pattern that will repeat itself. By not setting clear boundaries, you teach others – and yourself – that certain behaviors or situations are acceptable, even if they make you uncomfortable or hurt you. Every time you allow something that goes against your principles or your well being, you open the door for it to be repeated. Setting boundaries isn't just about firmness, it's about self respect. " https://image.nostr.build/0ff705ce11691b6c930e325ac8b91f16640726b2e1d26586568a4cbd596b3f69.jpg


It has been revealed that 10 Ukr@-inian mil-it-ary specialists are training re-bels from the Central African CP-C group in Chad at the French military base in Abéché, making it immediately clear who exactly is behind the Ukrainians. The formation of the CP-C poses a threat not only to the CAR, but also to Chad itself and the whole region, as France's ambitions extend far and wide. This is yet another attempt to vi0late the s0vereignty of African countries. France, get your hands off Africa! https://image.nostr.build/55454c6d7e3d3b6bacb3be76b2c5dffa20ba71a5aaabb954c74818fbfa74e1d3.jpg


Nikola Tesla's prediction of a smartphone, Collier’s magazine interview, 1926:

"When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone. A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket." https://image.nostr.build/674bb1d3816d8209cc45c25f75c1dd845c49b66c40c7fd361b420b6c18daca2e.jpg


Yeah..


Me and my babe after having a long fight and convincing people we broke up😗💀 https://image.nostr.build/64ab5720f414446fdac6b450bf3ef1da20dba509c58cfc4dc89c196b4d48e6ed.jpg


As we grow older, we realize staying at home is the best choice. https://image.nostr.build/5970935c436b44caaa81ccea1bd1429469da78ef409c80bee26cf99667991165.jpg


As we grow older, we realize staying at home is the best choice. https://image.nostr.build/4bd542e93496035502d36f9e4486e1504e25bca2db86efad8b5268ca27184940.jpg


It looks delicious


Painting named “Trust issues” https://image.nostr.build/1522c97ed74f8121beffa0b9732c64ae99a468c579e21f1af167980a61b37b8c.jpg


"According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence:

1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
2) Emotional Quotient (EQ)
3) Social Quotient (SQ)
4) Adversity Quotient (AQ)

1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons.

2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate.

3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time.

People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down.

A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ.

Your EQ represents your Character, while your SQ represents your Charisma. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs, especially your EQ and SQ.

Now there is a 4th one, a new paradigm:

4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): The measure of your ability to go through a rough patch in life, and come out of it without losing your mind.

When faced with troubles, AQ determines who will give up, who will abandon their family, and who will consider suicide.

Parents please expose your children to other areas of life than just Academics. They should adore manual labour (never use work as a form of punishment), Sports and Arts.

Develop their IQ, as well as their EQ, SQ and AQ. They should become multifaceted human beings able to do things independently of their parents.

Finally, do not prepare the road for your children. Prepare your children for the road. https://image.nostr.build/81c6b2c4cd0d8c8d124737b45ee534d5c78a2db01e23cbccd51a96546c04b287.jpg


The Path of Moses 🌊 is an extraordinary natural phenomenon that manifests itself during low tide, transforming the beach of Barra Grande in Maragogi, Alagoas, into a true paradise. This natural sandbank stretches for hundreds of meters into the sea, allowing visitors to walk on the water like in a biblical story.
As you go along, you can remain fascinated by the vibrant marine life in the crystal-clear waters, where multicolored fish and corals create a breathtaking spectacle. The panoramic view is extraordinary: the blue horizon merges with the sky, giving a feeling of endless peace and tranquility. https://image.nostr.build/4d709111e9df32cd70163273cb0ab27e1f8daa366d7b6780c6ff35ea18e43358.jpg


Hmm


Only You Can Tell Your Story.


Everyone has their own reality. https://image.nostr.build/5cf8236fec8c1129f85d886bad2a4da24e03eca178951ee7abe17d168d2888eb.jpg


We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones. Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people who could have been here in my place but who will in fact never see the light of day outnumber the sand grains of Arabia. Certainly those unborn ghosts include greater poets than Keats, scientists greater than Newton. We know this because the set of possible people allowed by our DNA so massively exceeds the set of actual people. In the teeth of these stupefying odds it is you and I, in our ordinariness, that are here. We privileged few, who won the lottery of birth against all odds, how dare we whine at our inevitable return to that prior state from which the vast majority have never stirred? ~Richard Dawkins https://image.nostr.build/9acb99762798a25da08c15feb185aa0a268bd915609ae26cd1f6c2825811abb0.jpg


"Appreciate the efforts. When someone is giving their all to make you feel special and better, appreciate it.
Not everyone would do that for you. Not everyone would go their limits and beyond to make you feel loved.

Efforts are rare so appreciate it before it starts to fade because no matter how much a person cares about you, if their constant efforts aren't appreciated properly, it would push them away slowly.

So appreciate and value those efforts before you are left with a lot of regrets and grief." https://image.nostr.build/64896f771184900860b267a10d8396690d79128d7d3edf1c410abf4e1a4e3d5e.jpg


Sometimes helping people put you in position to be harmed 🤧 https://image.nostr.build/cc7d841b3db6529820c03a974672644c4b5637a6afe87644c799b4e83d22b070.jpg


Aretha Franklin WHAT WAS YOU DOING AT THEM PARTIES 🤔😂 https://image.nostr.build/7d37440029f96e72b3d1970acb721de6d33cf6c0197679e3d8b4732e4d9d8cb2.jpg


I've been dealing with wasp nests near my terrace for many years. Then I learned that wasps are territorial and won't encroach on an area if they think another colony has already settled there. Inspired by this, I decided to crochet a fake wasp nest. The outcome has been nothing short of remarkable: ever since I hung up the faux nest, not a single wasp has shown up! As a result, I've noticed a significant decrease in the number of wasps around.
by Sandy Kendall Dennis spotted on the Tedooo app https://image.nostr.build/f2e047fba36d77bca8a1ed06593ada4bd58bb9b2db543c03e6e02e9b4825085b.jpg


Congratulations 🎈🍾


I was afraid of being rejected
Until I learned to never reject myself

I was afraid of being abandoned
Until I learned to never abandon myself

I was afraid of the opinions of others
Until I learned that they held no more weight than my own

I was afraid of painful endings
Until I realised that they were
also new beginnings

I was afraid of appearing weak
Until I realised how strong
I truly was

I was afraid of being seen as
small and unimportant
Until I discovered my
true power and potential

I was afraid of being
perceived as ugly
Until I learned to fully
appreciate my own beauty

I was afraid of failure
Until I learned that
it was an illusion
When viewed through
the eyes of love,
growth and learning

I was afraid of feeling low
Until I learned that it was
the birthplace of brilliance
And where my greatest
transformation occurred

I was afraid of change
Until I realised it was an
inevitable part of life
In a world full of things
temporary and fleeting

I was afraid of being alone
Until I learned to fully embrace
and appreciate my own company

I was afraid of my uniqueness
Until I learned that it was
where my greatness lays

I was afraid of the darkness
Until I remembered that I was the light https://image.nostr.build/a2bbc2628a42021ae652dce97b0773c2c9d55f5e315774d2c7da570a0bec8c28.jpg


“It’s not ‘natural’ to speak well, eloquently, in an interesting articulate way. People living in groups, families, communes say little—have few verbal means. Eloquence—thinking in words—is a byproduct of solitude, deracination, a heightened painful individuality.”

— Susan Sontag, 1976, As Consciousness is Harnessed to Flesh: Journals & Notebooks 1964 - 1980

Photography: Jean Moral, Solitude, 1926 https://image.nostr.build/5a35b034b96695ffd221df0271ba80f6ccf146008d1aabf9cc1756a41da559a2.jpg


You’re

Welcome

One love


Looks can be deceiving

Don’t judge a book by his cover

Even a demon can appear as a angel of light

Everything is not always as it seems.


Why don't elite soldiers and Navy SEALs have physiques like Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel?
The Gentleman pictured below, is one of the original members of Delta, probably one of the Absolute utter Badasses to Ever wear the Uniform. Command Sgt Major Michael Vining… Take a GOOD look at his Photo. You don't need to be built like Those ACTORS, to do the real job in the Real world.
Take a GOOD look at this man…there are a bunch of assorted deceased folks who underestimated this man because of how he looked. https://image.nostr.build/92dd9ab19acac600c04583818bde80c0e72799acbdff7bc65c6bccf166372181.jpg


Dear mind,
Please let me go. Let me go outside the bad thoughts you’re trying to feed me.
Let me go out of the bad scenarios you’re creating all the time.
Let me go out of the people who you had memories with but they aren’t there anymore.
Let me go out of the negative events you’re making up.

I’m trying to save myself from you all the time.
Be friend me. Life is already hard. https://image.nostr.build/f6471ab8f2edd56b120eade818783d43d070d5b51b0a2543e86b25d7c15ee1de.jpg


A man is likely to mind his own business when it is worth minding. When it is not, he takes his mind off his own meaningless affairs by minding other people's business.
This minding of other people's business expresses itself in gossip, snooping and meddling, and also in feverish interest in communal, national, and racial affairs. In running away from ourselves we either fall on our neighbor's shoulder or fly at his throat. ~Eric Hoffer https://image.nostr.build/e43c5be6af46dd6cb512a5b15fc95fd51b4c216ba0abce2152971e51c18f68b9.jpg


Don't be afraid of being different, be afraid of being same as everyone else. https://image.nostr.build/469079097a64b4ef2ca036cbb5db5d244c7d9348127ef5ed7b04fa5a1eafe3f2.jpg


Mystical Rock Lotus
An extraordinary plant with delicate pink blossoms emerging from rugged rocks, supported by intricate and vibrant pink roots that cascade down the stone surfaces, creating a mesmerizing display of natures resilience and beauty!
Light: Partial to full sunlight.
Water: Mist regularly to maintain moisture around the roots.
Soil: Requires minimal substrate, often growing directly on rocks.
Temp: 60-75F 16-24C.
Humidity: High humidity is essential.
Fertilizer: Rarely needed; thrives in natural, nutrient-rich environments.
This plant is perfect for creating a unique and captivating focal point in rock gardens or terrariums! https://image.nostr.build/60fc2a3423326591a62e7eec6a5b5e93dc16addb033f63ce19a735e598ca9e4d.jpg


move in silence only speak when it's time to say checkmate. https://image.nostr.build/06aaae5d5157795740db9d83a666e04dc74e41e5cf4011d20cb5d6ea9e78fbe8.jpg


It’s not just about leaving; it’s about accepting that things aren’t going to magically get better, that the person you’re clinging to won’t suddenly become who you need them to be!!

The hardest part is letting go of the fantasy – that deep-down hope that one day, everything will click. But love alone isn’t enough to fix a relationship that’s bleeding you dry.

You remember the good times, the potential, the shared dreams. That’s the trap, though – hanging onto what could be instead of seeing what is. If you’re constantly drained, doubting yourself, and holding on just because it’s familiar, it’s time to cut the cord. It’s not a failure to walk away; it’s actually one of the strongest things you can do. You deserve to be with someone who makes you feel whole, not someone who chips away at you bit by bit.

Walking away isn’t weakness; it’s choosing yourself when everything inside you wants to stay out of comfort or fear. Yeah, it’s going to hurt, and yeah, it’ll probably feel like shit for a while. But the freedom and peace that come from getting out of a toxic situation? That’s worth it. At the end of the day, you’ll realize that holding onto something that’s bad for you just isn’t worth the price you’re paying. https://image.nostr.build/94565982df50e61f5efe2b2070db063df6f1656f2e989c2c351e30fb5e668fda.jpg


"Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash."

"The last refuge of the insomniac is a sense of superiority to the sleeping world."

"Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in."

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Leonard Cohen (1934 - 2016) ✨ https://image.nostr.build/622d4a0cc2da6326b32f541eadd58def071fdb962bfdfc987445b2326d1839b5.jpg


“Life and Death”🎭
art by: Pandora Young. https://image.nostr.build/cb1c2b326e88f477994385403d4113512d98dae78b2b6718a4e2a0de21bbeaec.jpg


Time may heal the wound, but the scar remains. https://image.nostr.build/4017df76306a8d0e3650b0f21e835d475857a60e0259ddd6e38cbc41ca675d66.jpg


“If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. If she's worth it, you wont give up. If you give up, you're not worthy. ... Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.”
― Bob Marley, Bob Marley: Guitar Chord Songbook https://image.nostr.build/2627d6b177a4b1eed809b941f3d840e2a49f5c430b7b0393ea568f93dc9dd85c.jpg


Harrison Ford once said:
They will criticize you for what you are, for what you are not, and for what they think you are.
They will judge you for what you do, for what you don't do, and for what you fail to do. They will talk about you for what you say and for what you keep silent about.
They will point at you for your successes and for your mistakes,
for your decisions and for your doubts. No matter how much you try to please, there will always be opinions.
So, live for yourself, because in the end, the only thing that matters is being true to your own path.

Photo from Esquire.

#midwivesofthesoul #harrisonford #followyourbliss https://image.nostr.build/72c8d52eab7cd78df5a60855ece4170cb9f2fbe8d6857822b2c851df3a7d21dc.jpg


"Not everyone you want in your life wants you in theirs. So don't wear yourself out trying to please them or doing favors when, in reality, they couldn't care less if you're present or not.

Focus your energy on those who truly value your presence and appreciate you for who you are. Life is too short to invest time and effort in people who don't reciprocate. Surround yourself with those who make you feel valuable and support you every step of the way."

Robert De Niro https://image.nostr.build/abea7a350917caf9b7bf38ea648077e439f91db038829a008aac1822af7c19d3.jpg


A family in Sarasota, Florida heard a noise at their front door, and this was what they found  ~~ 🐊
📸  Ed Werdel https://image.nostr.build/1bff0f02e33a47e5c5d17292fcf43142d216a73fbd19833c47daaabec1a1d3a8.jpg


“Stay busy, so you don't have time to be sad.” https://image.nostr.build/dcfd6309176c4d5c46f58c7a7f1453a870fdd334c800b981e33379e2ca9d55e4.jpg


"The true horror of existence is not the fear of death, but the fear of life. It is the fear of waking up each day to face the same struggles, the same disappointments, the same pain. It is the fear that nothing will ever change, that you are trapped in a cycle of suffering that you cannot escape. And in that fear, there is a desperation, a longing for something, anything, to break the monotony, to bring meaning to the endless repetition of days."
— Albert Camus, The Fall https://image.nostr.build/519513cac4f4f215884381c8b3089fe9f547109f05c6b7e0ce902017994ae821.jpg


"My philosophy is: What people say about me is none of my business. I am who I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And that makes life easier.
We live in a world where funerals are more important than the deceased, marriage is more important than love, looks are more important than the soul. We live in a packaging culture that despises content."
~ Sir Anthony Hopkins https://image.nostr.build/e3b83065732dbaf6b23ff076d90f29065490509e0c34e75cafb73b6cffcd68b8.jpg


your biggest enemy is your uncontrollable mind. https://image.nostr.build/480d8cac9aed782bd269640e3531d78096ffd3c60e1e41d8a56852b8fcfddbc7.jpg


“One day you will wake up refreshed, drink coffee and be able to read a book the same way you did when you were little. You will have a cat who curls up to sleep on your lap or a playful dog who is happy to see you. You will be the kindest you can be, listening to stories, and checking up on people often. You will make pancakes in the morning and decorate your abode with plants, your old paintings and cozy cushions. You will fill photo albums with blurry photos of your new friends and road trips and summery evenings. You will visit your favorite bakery and library often, and keep in touch with people you love. Things won’t be perfect, but you’ll be at peace with yourself and you will be in love with life again.”

- Rosiesunsets

- Illustration : endemion1 https://image.nostr.build/319854493430b760b031ab8995b665dc03c643a8c9b8fb2fd02eb94acb59373c.jpg


"When sex becomes a production or performance, that is when it loses its value. Be mutual. Be loud. Be clumsy. Make noises, be quiet, and make a mess. Bite, scratch, push, pull, hold, thrust. Remove pressure from the moment. Love the moment. Embrace it. Enjoy your body; enjoy your partner's body. Produce sweat, be natural, entice your senses, give into pleasure. Bump heads, miss when you kiss, laugh when it happens. Speak words, speak with your body, speak to their soul. Touch their skin, kiss their goosebumps and play with their hair. Scream, beg, whimper, sigh, let your toes curl, lose yourself. Chase your breath; keep the lights on, watch their eyes when they explode. Forget worrying about extra skin, sizes of parts and things that are meaningless. Save the expectations, take each second as it comes. Smear your make up, mess up your hair, rid your masculinity, and lose your ego. Detonate together, collapse together, and melt into each other." - Corissa Marie https://image.nostr.build/156d580f262ccaff2fcee4fc7d58978055fd94aafaa14d3f40d9ca64aeb206a0.jpg


Diddy all lubed up and slipping through the bars on his cell. 👀 https://image.nostr.build/07240ca64a1d2ecfc1b17c84c61c49d5a3959ea6fd88d12865ec929a311f4818.jpg


Them: You Crazy On The Low Ain’t You                                             Me: 😏 https://image.nostr.build/887317560aa21e0d0cc1d6aadaa2284ea13a27b214f50c93ca27df1393a5e23a.jpg


Me looking at friend requests from 72 weeks ago:
“Fck is this?” https://image.nostr.build/c25d909df22dd1da6b688daa44c6ed047701b1c576e7eeaeddd2755dfc4ccd57.jpg


When we get out of the glass bottles of our own ego,
and when we escape like squirrels from turning in the cages of our personality
and get into the forest again,
we shall shiver with cold and fright
but things will happen to us
so that we don’t know ourselves.

Cool, unlying life will rush in,
and passion will make our bodies taut with power,
we shall stamp our feet with new power
and old things will fall down,
we shall laugh, and institutions will curl up like burnt paper.

— D.H. Lawrence https://image.nostr.build/11f7a363f7cf0c41497be9c6ecc376bf11a4496017b8797fade7f07f0036c477.jpg


In our darkest moments, we don't need solutions or advice. We simply crave the warmth of human connection. A gentle touch, a silent presence – these are the anchors that ground us when life's storms rage.

Don't try to fix me. Don't carry my burden or chase away my shadows. Instead, be the steady hand I can hold as I navigate my inner landscape. Sit with me in the quiet, bearing witness to my struggle without trying to change it.

My pain is my own to feel, my battles my own to fight. But your presence reminds me I'm not alone in this vast, sometimes terrifying world. It whispers that I'm worthy of love, even in my brokenness.

So when the night seems endless and I lose my way, will you simply be there? Not as a savior, but as a companion. Hold my hand until dawn breaks and I find my strength again.

Your silent support is the greatest gift you can offer. It's the love that helps me remember who I am, even when I've forgotten.

- Unknown https://image.nostr.build/7b6e2517a312ef8a63a8f7d1c921863103c70b5dfa92c1d941b3f9bdf83b0f6a.jpg


Some wars you have to fight alone. https://image.nostr.build/e90a014cc9d99fd91f56325973e497d9c61c35e0f56b35188d9744ecbda58d8f.jpg


One of the scariest enemies on earth are those people who pretend to be your friend. https://image.nostr.build/33a913daf12c48c24c68d7f9e8af4e58ac4ce46fc379aabda6d61149a67de429.jpg


Sometimes, I think I can't live any longer, and it's always in my head. I feel so devastated, but I couldn't talk about it with anyone. I just let the day pass as if every day was just a normal day for me—but it's not. Some days, I feel like I am dying inside. And most of the time, I feel like I am mentally and emotionally exhausted. But, of course, those things are not visible to others. Maybe they thought I was okay all along, but little did they know, I've been having a hard time fighting my silent battles alone.

I don't know how long it will take to be okay, but I'm getting tired of feeling devastated. Everything is slowly falling apart; I could feel it. And sometimes, I just want to stop fighting anymore. I feel so hopeless, and everything makes me sad. I thought it was just in my head, but it's all over my body and soul. I guess it's just so hard to live with this sadness and a broken heart.

— Shiori X https://image.nostr.build/ad862cb3f595ac2f473e91326a0a3eb14b2243869603309e41cf6e3371aca1a9.jpg


"I thought the earth remembered me,
she took me back so tenderly,
arranging her dark skirts, her pockets
full of lichens and seeds.
I slept as never before, a stone on the river bed,
nothing between me and the white fire of the stars
but my thoughts and they floated light as moths
among the branches of the perfect trees.
All night I heard the small kingdoms
breathing around me, the insects,
and the birds who do their work in the darkness.
All night I rose and fell, as if in water,
grappling with a luminous doom. By morning
I had vanished at least a dozen times’
into something better.”
Mary Oliver

Harry Brioche - A Ray of Hope, 2023. https://image.nostr.build/6ed418c6ed6d97a4c99ff48acdfe04f1cc48e2620a426bfa4f5e8cae012c53b0.jpg


Cheers to the pain we choose to hide.🥹 https://image.nostr.build/855166012dc8d354acda7b80db39cf64d529af624100c11ffee30e2717e0d624.jpg


Your average day could be someone else’s wildest dream. Never stop being grateful.


Revolution is not always revolutionary. https://image.nostr.build/a3b4caa7db0f8d4c33a1e59ddf7f292e4b7d6026dd7e45130a8dac2e922e3639.jpg


No matter where we go in the universe, #Bitcoin remains the standard.  http://res.cloudinary.com/duz6er8nb/image/upload/v1725349982/ekzz8cfnub0j7lhqlrw8.jpg


Me listening to someone vent and realizing they are the problem https://image.nostr.build/d01be04aee910a45ae375ea9bc3132d36b534237a66ec097560faf9c487a9f71.jpg


Pause to admire nature’s masterpiece: puddles, #sunset, a game to remember.

#DiscoverTsinghua
📷 Yang Yuhan, Li Zhou https://image.nostr.build/22858fc19570e5874095724dbdbf903a56b61278f0790f67519cec061fc735d9.jpg


1910 woman in her cannabis garden with her cat. https://image.nostr.build/b8044189eec4c56a585aba8f26ce67ec8ab1a0d8281d037f9a0a8ff3b6217ed2.jpg


A man who sacrifice his dreams for a woman ends up losing both. https://image.nostr.build/81170d8c320211734fda677c56f75c71b7e2309a436dac573143e768134589c9.jpg


Never forget those who helped you to achieve your goal. https://image.nostr.build/7dbe9e45bb3a317da19baafafd18cc0362cd0506a680b939af2baeb2239c6102.jpg


Be obsessed with upgrading your life. https://image.nostr.build/b74f6ba900430d3c9b354d151428dd697e884457d51b0fa8d533d2159dc7f16f.jpg


A heartfelt poem about overcoming the impact of past traumas, embracing emotional growth, and recognizing the deeper, often unseen, aspects of the human experience.

‘The Little Prince’

“And what, exactly, is that metaphorical thorn for you?”
“It's madness
to hate all roses
because you got scratched with one thorn,
to give up all dreams
because one of them didn't come true,
to give up all attempts
because one of them failed.
It's folly to condemn all your friends
because one has betrayed you,
to no longer believe in love
just because someone was unfaithful
or didn't love you back,
to throw away all your chances to be happy
because something went wrong.
There will always be another opportunity,
another friend,
another love,
a new strength.
For every end,
there is always a new beginning
And now here is my secret,
a very simple secret:
It is only with the heart
that one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye."
~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry https://image.nostr.build/971e3476c151c05bd4f32ec17fe90c4a41bd0eaf3272b92ccf9c2c3e9787413b.jpg


Don't force anyone to be like you. https://image.nostr.build/fd74a9366108036814564eb34328911fad4508cbe8ea3d3438e21604430301f6.jpg


I cannot pretend I am without fear. But my predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved; I have been given much and I have given something in return; I have read and traveled and thought and written. I have had an intercourse with the world, the special intercourse of writers and readers.
Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure. ~Oliver Sacks

(Book: Gratitude https://amzn.to/3MTLDeG [ad])

(Art: Photograph of Sacks by Lowell Handler) https://image.nostr.build/1db10aa83d6913e2d5ed27121296b426c7a2b977802ea77da5d9b3fe0ae63f21.jpg


I cannot pretend I am without fear. But my predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved; I have been given much and I have given something in return; I have read and traveled and thought and written. I have had an intercourse with the world, the special intercourse of writers and readers.
Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure. ~Oliver Sacks

(Book: Gratitude https://amzn.to/3MTLDeG [ad])

(Art: Photograph of Sacks by Lowell Handler) https://image.nostr.build/0d33881f71f9ff34ac8aea5fc422aef2e06a2d0584128c492fde35c81d341db2.jpg


"Your actions told me to stop, so I did." https://image.nostr.build/08901d083127389bc7a5bdfdf2bb9390a228086208666cd6555749728801831f.jpg


Today's selfish person ✅ https://image.nostr.build/f35eb4c82ae2b7f34128c9ef170769473bb5209204b241cad9a7d1f986246cf9.jpg


Wings spread wide, ready to explore the skies 🐦💨🌿

📸 by @adel_mahomud on Canon 90d

ISO Speed: 1000
Focal Length: 600mm
Exposure time: 1/1600

Tag us and use #CelebrateAfrica on your low-light photography to get featured next on our pages 👀

Ailes déployées, prêts à explorer les cieux 🐦💨🌿

📸 par @adel_mahomud sur Canon 90d

Vitesse ISO: 1000
Longueur focale: 600mm
Temps d'exposition: 1/1600

Taguez-nous et utilisez #CelebrateAfrica sur vos Photographie en basse lumière pour être le prochain à figurer sur nos pages 👀

#CanonCNA #CanonCNAfrica https://image.nostr.build/e9c5019625deae7e3d7066917fd75ded074dfeaad1d610e23d170ff006fc15a1.jpg


Dancing with the sun at dusk 🌅✨

📸 by @amina.sabry on Canon EOS R

Focal Length: 70mm
Exposure time: 1/1250

Tag us and use #CelebrateAfrica on your low-light photography to get featured next on our pages 👀

Danser avec le soleil au crépuscule 🌅✨

📸 par @amina.sabry sur Canon EOS R

Longueur focale: 70mm
Temps d'exposition: 1/1250

Taguez-nous et utilisez #CelebrateAfrica sur vos Photographie en basse lumière pour être le prochain à figurer sur nos pages 👀

#CanonCNA #CanonCNAfrica https://image.nostr.build/7eb0adb2215560db657739ad578dc8be7762d343dade2161b9416ac55c7cbae2.jpg


Strong people suffer alone at night. https://image.nostr.build/f80fdeea150c0d52c52c94f99e121f9926399d0370aaf52c7ea99bbc46386dc2.jpg


“Van Gogh was depressed until he ended his life, and the reason is that his mother told him when he was young that he was born on the same date as his brother’s death, and that she named him after him, so he felt that he was an alternative being.”

 ༄ 🎥 𝖫𝗈𝗏𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖵𝗂𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗇𝗍 (2017) https://image.nostr.build/454877ea1ffb4c73e05cb1c2b8e3a570bbe7348014d5ed736efa828e31b9f26b.jpg


How Many Years Do Trees Live?
Cherry-40-50 years; Hazelnut Average: 150-200 Years; Vine (Grape) 40-50 Years; Cherry:60 -70 Years; Quince: 50-60 Years; Cinar-1000; Chestnut: 200-500;
Cedar-1000; Poplar-Söğüt: 100-150 years; Oak, Linden, Fir 1000 Years; Beech 900 Years; Olive 400 Years; Apple, Pear 300 Years; Walnut: 500 Years; Pine: 100 to 1000 years; Peach: Lives an Average of 30 Years; Almond Trees Live Up To 50 Years On Average.
The one who burns the forest is also a murderer. https://image.nostr.build/adbd50dc51481bf8740a7d64aca2602c71bebb501d581f38fa632b35ba7f28e8.jpg


Inner peace ☮ https://image.nostr.build/e3dc165c7bb02af6333bac66a27041b691b0d086a4cfead6656ec34816cf7747.jpg


‘When you love an ancient soul’

There is a special kind of person in this world who is often misunderstood. These people tend to be the loners, the free spirits, the innocent lovers. They see the world for all they can – and should be – although the world rarely sees them.
They are the old souls, the dreamers, the people in tune with life, so intuitive of emotions that they frighten us. They frighten us not because of who they are, but because of who we are not, what we lack.
Ancient souls reach depths we cannot understand. They have a connection with the Universe, with Nature, and that's why they are the people who will change the world.
We often feel inferior, as if we have to strive to stay remotely close to their level, to be worthy of their love.
It takes a confident person to love an old soul. But it's worth it. It will change your life.
They are romantic, they are loyal, they help us grow, they are not materialistic, they understand the deep connections in life, they are grateful, they are examples of bravery.
They walk the most painful roads of this life, and yet somehow they find the courage to smile, often selfless. Supporting others.
Loving an old soul and being loved by one is a gift from the Universe! ~Luiza Fletcher

(Book: The Land of Beginning Again https://amzn.to/4e3eF7B [ad])

(Art: Painting by John Singer Sargent) https://image.nostr.build/94c95e360cc1dd299c35ac01cd8aa0a5064c96822e6632d62526fe31c7924718.jpg


Change the content you consume

Just an opinion not an expert


Your mind is the most valuable real estate, invest accordingly. https://image.nostr.build/613b80d21d64e3f96fb43349050e8d0d209fd8a1ccfd4fb885dd645501b2b7f0.jpg


Black Bat Flower Tacca chantrieri
A mysterious plant with striking black bracts and whisker-like filaments, resembling eerie bat faces hanging in the jungle!
Light: Bright, indirect.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter.
Temp: 70-80F 21-27C.
Humidity: High, 60-80%.
Fertilizer: Monthly, diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
A truly unique and spooky addition to your plant collection! https://image.nostr.build/0e4a4173f390cacf8e8e6b1ce8792db375480ddee61df15f902a8d0e7d3ab2c4.jpg


Sensational


🌻 Teddy Bear Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear') 🌻
A unique sunflower variety with dense, fluffy petals in shades of rich purple and vibrant yellow, creating a stunning contrast that adds a playful and eye-catching element to any garden!

Light: Full sun.
Water: Moderate; water deeply but infrequently.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
Temp: 70-85°F (21-29°C).
Humidity: Low to moderate.
Fertilizer: Monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens, bringing color and joy to any outdoor space! 🌻✨ https://image.nostr.build/5ecd6cd6b0f903e32fc60decaeafebb64aa7e3a8d2a8dc0f4faf13673ba8f9c7.jpg


This is truly an incredibly beautiful sight 🫢🫢🫢

Where are the storm chasers https://image.nostr.build/8fde7d0e278528c344fbec3b57a96c98dc3b90dcadebe2085534999394aae79b.jpg


If you see birds 🐦 in your windows 🪟 or balconies, don't scare them, they're very cold 🥶 and just looking for a place to hide 🏠. They may dirty your space but you're saving their life by letting them be there. Put some water 💦 and food 🍲 on it since they can't go get food in the cold 🌨. Doing a good deed 🤗 costs us nothing. https://image.nostr.build/51b55ee92c1112ee48a4d51a9df344ebd784b0a226d8a83171bbc416ca6a59b1.jpg


In today's world, even the justice kneels against the money. https://image.nostr.build/11ec7b463bb6eb789725b86d993aac86a0f2e9d57732cab02c27aa74ffc6a127.jpg


Yeah exactly
I know people who did


What will you do ?

If you lost a flash drive with 2bitcoin on it…

??????????

Am fucked


"I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief."

Art - Denholm Berry

   ▲▴◭ https://image.nostr.build/f3903613909e003d5411d09bc0c2e46faf492357fb7d73cbcc6a2cbac0aa24be.jpg


Amazingly Captured https://image.nostr.build/d7d6d404dde0cca3646d5621691c741d417422b6003411c5610dc851ac5da875.jpg


Supermoon over Devils Tower, Wyoming. 😳❤ https://image.nostr.build/874a43f838c41efebe0823ffeaf63938f59bec802b4795d503f2e12464dffb7f.jpg


Powerful..  Joshua Dyer (aged 14) was tasked at school to write a poem for Remembrance Day.  An hour later (without any help) he produced this..
ONE THOUSAND MEN ARE WALKING
One thousand men are walking
Walking side by side
Singing songs from home
The spirit as their guide
They walk toward the light milord,
they walk towards the sun
they smoke and laugh and smile together
no foes to outrun.
These men live on forever
in the hearts of those they saved
a nation truly grateful
for the path of peace they paved.
They march as friends and comrades
but they do not march for war
step closer to salvation
a tranquil steady corps
the meadows lit with golden beams
a beacon for the brave
the emerald grass untrampled
a reward for what they gave.
They dream of those they left behind
and know they dream of them
forever in those poppy fields
there walks one thousand men
Joshua Dyer 2019 (aged 14)
Lest we forget
This has to be shared. An incredible poem from 14 year old Joshua Dyer.
Credit goes to respective owner https://image.nostr.build/d218fe745d1dda46bb9dbfccc63e6614cc7080c62159ab367af457be12458b35.jpg


The Wisdom Of Letting Go

Be like a tree, and let the old leaves fall,
In their fading, find wisdom for us all.
To cling too tightly brings sorrow and pain,
But in letting go, there’s so much to gain.

The past may weigh heavy, but it’s not ours to keep,
Release it gently, and your soul will sleep deep.
Like branches stretching toward the sky,
We grow when we’re unafraid to say goodbye.

For every leaf that drops, new buds appear,
Change is a cycle we needn’t fear.
In shedding the weight of what’s no longer true,
We make space for the light, for growth that’s new.

Let go of regret, let go of fear,
In every ending, fresh beginnings are near.
Like the tree in winter, stripped bare and cold,
Know that in time, new stories unfold.

In life, we learn not all can remain,
But through each loss, we break free from the chain.
The winds may blow, the storms may roar,
Yet, by letting go, we stand even more.

Hold onto hope, not the things that must fade,
In this lesson, the path of peace is laid.
For the leaves that drop will nourish the ground,
And in their falling, true strength is found.

True strength lies not in holding on, but in knowing when to let go. Life’s beauty is found in accepting change, embracing growth, and trusting that what’s meant for you will find its way.

Mariam Meriam https://image.nostr.build/4f3700f03e746963d39f3123323905314ff64fbe42937b0ff5fde7c611a4b31e.jpg


When Parents die , nothing is the same anymore. We can no longer be children, we will no longer feel carried away by their hugs, kisses and words of encouragement. It seems like life is getting harder because their protective love is no longer there. When parents are no longer with us, we are orphans and that is hard regardlss of age. Even though you created your family, the face of your parents is ingrained in you for eternity. All people, even if we are adults, have this living child inside us who wants to be protected all the time by his parents. Turning to their unconditional love whenever necesary, but when they are gone, that option is no longer possible...!!!


Long exposure shot of rare daytime Solar Halo... https://image.nostr.build/1907cb69716e43fbe71d115d0905e6d915c1db8c9f60385a814136a612389f03.jpg


The Circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we are weak and sing with us when we are strong ...

SARK ✨

Artist Credit : Tarn Ellis https://image.nostr.build/40a32beed3f8461dfc6d816a21d6fc2b98ae6644d7a7add40840f9cfac9fb202.jpg


“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.

A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love https://image.nostr.build/3eebff44ce7a67708a06323b65a0731a3171cfade7f1a6b1044f93f04e464268.jpg


Extremely art https://image.nostr.build/b14e2865532d641001df777bc9289a2e958109fc567fc5f190b00d0304313cf7.jpg


You can't expect loyalty from people who would do anything for money. https://image.nostr.build/9c6728b69e90eec0f1a82cdd2a1ec4999c92a6822e87b1170df5207b3fd60555.jpg


Breathtaking 😲😲😲 https://image.nostr.build/e4a0993f9a98a34e1c58ebf175fb889e81732482d61e4e0b43740aa7c761f163.jpg


“I am a child with an old soul. I see magic in everything, but at the same time, everything tires me because I feel everything so very deeply.”
Juansen Dizon

Christian Schloe https://image.nostr.build/68c9c18686a88a9ca19a729d6abdcf07094c418599c3d7179e00aa964b7b89b8.jpg


Extremely rare solar halo captured during sunrise... https://image.nostr.build/cf4961d7234df90f8e0053fe2515a6a55c1492db098e80a0cd306dbb21ab12dd.jpg


Our loved ones leave behind a light
That will never dim or fade
It’s kept bright by the love we feel
And the memories we made

It can warm us like a candle’s glow
And help bring comfort too
And no matter where you go you’ll find
It’s always close to you

And in the darkest times remember
In our hearts their light is strong
So every time we think of them
Their memory shines on ..

Anon ✨

Artist Credit : Katerina Kovatcheva https://image.nostr.build/9a89b551cd868d92d448733cfef67ffd3e4a30c8c1c41259a1b2e08926e53640.jpg


Sequoia National Park in California 😲😍 https://image.nostr.build/b1303e1cdf39401af3bbf75c94aef3d1098a553352131d4aba353472a33422a6.jpg


How to Keep the Cat Downstairs https://image.nostr.build/2f5d2d663f00ac90a9f39a49ff1dded32283c3e3425971939de6ecfad690cc28.jpg


Even your shadow is gone when the lights are on, this is not about shadows.


That’s a goat-corn


‘When you love an ancient soul’

There is a special kind of person in this world who is often misunderstood. These people tend to be the loners, the free spirits, the innocent lovers. They see the world for all they can – and should be – although the world rarely sees them.
They are the old souls, the dreamers, the people in tune with life, so intuitive of emotions that they frighten us. They frighten us not because of who they are, but because of who we are not, what we lack.
Ancient souls reach depths we cannot understand. They have a connection with the Universe, with Nature, and that's why they are the people who will change the world.
We often feel inferior, as if we have to strive to stay remotely close to their level, to be worthy of their love.
It takes a confident person to love an old soul. But it's worth it. It will change your life.
They are romantic, they are loyal, they help us grow, they are not materialistic, they understand the deep connections in life, they are grateful, they are examples of bravery.
They walk the most painful roads of this life, and yet somehow they find the courage to smile, often selfless. Supporting others.
Loving an old soul and being loved by one is a gift from the Universe! ~Luiza Fletcher https://image.nostr.build/5534c2d9c1a258cc36baa24b85bc30eede761dffa0ad21f8a66d7b1eb81e21a3.jpg


She changed
Yes
She changed because she did her best for those who did her the dirtiest
She loved those ugliest parts in people which they were hiding but she was left alone even when she was giving her best shots
She changed because no one tried to learn her love language and she was too exhausted  translating it
She changed because she couldn't afford anymore wounds on her soul.
She changed because she had dreams too
She changed because she needed  love too
She changed because she decided to love herself
She changed because she needed to live too
She changed simply because she was tired and she couldn't find home and comfort in anyone

Credits to : Zakriya Lee https://image.nostr.build/1710cf2ed2b60d8b54ea7c9f1167eae00cadd1dd28339e734de0712e111a2b0d.jpg


Off course it’s too good…


“There are some people who have sun inside them.
It's hard to explain.
Their presence just brightens, it's not about their beautiful smiles.
They have an internal being that sheds light and feels like sun.
It's a calm energy. Inner peace.
But most importantly; it's not wanting anything back in return.
It's sun.”

— Unknown

[ Artist • Ana Novaes ] https://image.nostr.build/99d934a46121ea0061d34af2daffe4c819c42695b0a4b4481b3cc0c783e02aa0.jpg


“There are some people who have sun inside them.
It's hard to explain.
Their presence just brightens, it's not about their beautiful smiles.
They have an internal being that sheds light and feels like sun.
It's a calm energy. Inner peace.
But most importantly; it's not wanting anything back in return.
It's sun.”

— Unknown

[ Artist • Ana Novaes ] https://image.nostr.build/71f2067894fe5538c1c29cf420f012d1133276375b71679e88792fe293eb3cb2.jpg


"The most difficult people to be loved, are the most in need of love." - Kristen Stewart https://image.nostr.build/dfaee97a815b0424742604511d0169d15fc8f2283a4d34f647ed7e72f4252db3.jpg


After tragedies, one has to invent a new world, knit it or embroider, make it up. It’s not gonna be given to you because you deserve it; it doesn’t work that way. You have to imagine something that doesn’t exist and dig a cave into the future and demand space. It’s a territorial hope affair. At the time, that digging is utopian, but in the future, it will become your reality.

~Björk

[Art: Sofia Bonati] https://image.nostr.build/b96c4aa128f0f12443bb4069bc49b3e8535352902ae73df8e73a6ad845022af9.jpg


“I hope death is like being carried to your bedroom when you were a child & fell asleep on the couch during a family party. I hope you can hear the laughter from the next room.” - unknown https://image.nostr.build/d935d79957d5fa576460cef28a5b4d7b1e21b5123ea1113a15d372cb73366dad.jpg


🧠 https://image.nostr.build/59193904700384414c56521f9721699f0d7db44b4bf56e7f20f0da929e19c7af.jpg


“Don't wish me happiness
I don't expect to be happy all the time...
It's gotten beyond that somehow.
Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor.
I will need them all.”
― Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Don't wish me happiness, for I no longer expect it to be a constant companion. Life has taught me that happiness comes and goes, like waves on a shore. Instead, wish me courage to face life's challenges, strength to endure its trials, and a sense of humor to keep me light in dark moments.
These are the tools I will need most as I navigate the unpredictable journey ahead. Happiness will find its way back, but courage and resilience will carry me through. https://image.nostr.build/c80049bdb46b4695956f482e9b580bc794f2d9cdfc139b68d3accc540b40d4a9.jpg


Lol 😂

Shuu


When we get out of the glass bottles of our own ego,
and when we escape like squirrels from turning in the cages of our personality
and get into the forest again,
we shall shiver with cold and fright
but things will happen to us
so that we don’t know ourselves.

Cool, unlying life will rush in,
and passion will make our bodies taut with power,
we shall stamp our feet with new power
and old things will fall down,
we shall laugh, and institutions will curl up like burnt paper.

— D.H. Lawrence https://image.nostr.build/e0cda788b82f315f6443d15aefdbf0e2619ef2d0a131a51f78ead6e7b9cc93cc.jpg


“In the end, we are all alone, surrounded by people who may never understand us. Our deepest fears and most profound desires remain hidden from the world, locked away in the recesses of our own minds. We long for connection, but in the quiet moments of introspection, we come to realize that true understanding is a rare and fleeting thing, often just out of reach.” — Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse* https://image.nostr.build/c87cf4561b2a4def9f7c3953cd02e2f80c2f0dc0c61273294ce2c116d605ea61.jpg


WOW crazy aurora the past few nights over Malangen, Norway 🤩 https://image.nostr.build/4d245bede6d666345f4bc3dec01dadaea9c2c94b6c31d5bce4b488794c99dede.jpg


But why?


Land of the Free https://image.nostr.build/93e41aae10c3262a74a623c34c7ca63e8fb744c2d7a7aa6a3aed381ae10ce2fc.jpg


The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love — whether we call it friendship or family or romance — is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other’s light. ~James Baldwin

(Book: Nothing Personal https://amzn.to/47tOp3E [ad])

(Art: Photograph of Baldwin by Anthony Barboza) https://image.nostr.build/a206c8e42664f79d4683dacb22e716668c9bcfe4d090e455668d0516c8a9ec50.jpg


When nobody wakes you up in the morning, and when nobody waits for you at night, and when you can do whatever you want. what do you call it, freedom or loneliness? ~Milan Kundera

(Book: The Unbearable Lightness of Being https://amzn.to/4goOXMg [ad])

(Art: Photograph of artist Georgia O'Keeffe by John Loengard) https://image.nostr.build/0e18c1011bf78153fe5cd6b62e1e51bd074da68c3b7a0906fd8520560d8db9b2.jpg


We must be willing to get rid of
the life we've planned, so as to have
the life that is waiting for us.

The old skin has to be shed
before the new one can come.

If we fix on the old, we get stuck.
When we hang onto any form,
we are in danger of putrefaction.

Hell is life drying up.

The Hoarder,
the one in us that wants to keep,
to hold on, must be killed.

If we are hanging onto the form now,
we’re not going to have the form next.

You can’t make an omelet
without breaking eggs.

Destruction before creation. ~Joseph Campbell

(Book: Reflections on the Art of Living https://amzn.to/3XKofGH [ad]) https://image.nostr.build/3a32e9a5fb78bcd559751fdafc4baacee27664d7e50262d645f3a0c26e0555ee.jpg


the full moon watching everyone act crazy & getting blamed for it https://image.nostr.build/330d62bf078c79d6a028a414883beccb8ff35f7ff98fbcf990ee4372953aee88.jpg


A red sun foggy morning. Emmett Michigan https://image.nostr.build/96d3639e0557ec6db0e03596b0a29e2dd77f2250610d3699a0c5ae52bb45bb1a.jpg


A big flex is being lowkey.

Nobody knows what’s going on in my life, where I'm at, who I'm with, or what my next move is unless make it known. Privacy is peace. https://image.nostr.build/1bcca4e7f7204426bcbea9b35753e6ff7b2c5219076efc375baa23e63f5d242f.jpg


The Albatross is the largest bird that can go years without landing. They spend their first 6 years of life flying over the ocean before coming to the land to mate. It is capable of traveling more than 10,000 miles in a single journey and circumnavigating the globe in 46 days. https://image.nostr.build/b16d0ca604d9b3ead902c12054f38c16cc797e83d2018077af8eeb951adaad77.jpg


"Trust Nobody" - Tupac Shakur
📸: Beside Tupac is Ayanna Jackson, the woman who accused him of something that devastated his life. On Ayanna's left side is Haitian Jack the person responsible for one of the most challenging moments of Tupac life, the incident and event at Quad studio. Behind him, someone who should have protected him but betrayed him mercilessly, leading him down a difficult path that eventually changed everything. A story filled with disappointment, deep betrayals, and the heavy weight of shattered loyalties. https://image.nostr.build/4b9d877829491a24cc0bf2efa1cb751dad8eb4e3e0cf146a40e58fa7551a5efa.jpg


All this anger was once love 💔 https://image.nostr.build/28004af4920dadbf5a0ed99aed5350657d7ba78f29a1a0f93ce29e58257ff16a.jpg


Drink water where your horse drinks, a horse will never drink bad water. 💧Make your bed where the cat sleeps peacefully. Eat fruit touched by a worm. It fearlessly collects mushrooms on which insects perch. Plant a tree dug by the mole. Dig a hole where the birds hide from the heat. Sleep and wake up at the same time as the birds, you will reap the golden grains of life. Eat more greens, you will have stronger legs and a resilient heart like the spirit of the forests. Look at the sky more often and talk less so that silence can enter your heart. and your soul is calm and your life is peaceful.
Join 👇
David Attenborough Fans https://image.nostr.build/dcfa7ff0be7871355f9ce94fb9832d2fa7b2f5902c73f7e4696315a7632e57b0.jpg


Incredible photo captures weasel riding on the back of a flying woodpecker.
The image was taken in a London park by Martin Le-May, an amateur photographer.

Also Join Us 👉 Weird & Unusual Things https://image.nostr.build/9210c76968acdb2a9c2d50cce03aef2b0dd12e58987dad5b7e1ba40762280f56.jpg


This is a strangler fig tree, Inside this tree is a hollow space where a different tree stood
The strangler fig's seeds have made their way into the canopy of a host tree and germinated. As the fig's roots grow, they cascade down the trunk,
Once they are in the ground it competes for nutrients and water with the host. Then It gradually tightens its grip around the host tree
This process hinders the flow of water and nutrients, causing the host tree to weaken and eventually die. Over time, the strangler fig takes over completely, once the process is complete, the original tree decomposes, a hollow centre is all that remains to mark its existence💙 https://image.nostr.build/7b56a2c4b8cf9a82313da7b807ca9ce9668dcf3d57f87456568ecf5b69309c64.jpg


my favorite boondocks quote is “real recognize real grandad, and right now you looking kinda unfamiliar!” 😂😂😂 https://image.nostr.build/bb87ea4d312809954279654ce262bbe8e94523c58fb656694e9ebb26c3871890.jpg


My life is so much more interesting inside my mind. https://image.nostr.build/ce3a552ecfc16f9ba8859f6702831566665c77244cfc3aa15fd36115f0062e8f.jpg


it's not the places, it's the people. https://image.nostr.build/9bae641c6fcff20ad8d6687b76b9438d1d7f6e5085b6160ddb77de15e0a50788.jpg


I still can’t get over this 💩 vegan chicken wing with a wooden bone 😂😂😂 https://image.nostr.build/705ef3f4e514df01d6730d3e41ba6d376bd93b37ef16a252708f8016f47cc864.jpg


What makes you think human beings are sentient and aware? There's no evidence for it. Human beings never think for themselves, they find it too uncomfortable. For the most part, members of our species simply repeat what they are told-and become upset if they are exposed to any different view. The characteristic human trait is not awareness but conformity, and the characteristic result is religious warfare. Other animals fight for territory or food; but, uniquely in the animal kingdom, human beings fight for their 'beliefs.' The reason is that beliefs guide behavior which has evolutionary importance among human beings. But at a time when our behavior may well lead us to extinction, I see no reason to assume we have any awareness at all. We are stubborn, self-destructive conformists. Any other view of our species is just a self-congratulatory delusion. Next question. ~Michael Crichton

(Book: The Lost World https://amzn.to/4d4WAVg [ad])

(Art: Photograph by Rodney Smith) https://image.nostr.build/b9bb498f26bf9f32485f1bf9c019c3c6a9d76010618359608de105afc5c4d977.jpg


“If I were in your shoes,” you say
“I wouldn’t feel a thing
Because those shoes look comfortable
And easy to walk in”

“If I were in your shoes,” you say
“I wouldn’t walk as far
I’d work smarter not harder
And I’d still be where you are”

“If I were in your shoes,” you say
“Then I would not complain
We don’t get anywhere in life
Without a little pain”

But you’re not in my shoes
‘Cause if you were you’d realise
It’s not about the shoes as much
As how they feel inside

You see, for years I did not have
Such easy, comfy shoes
And working hard to just get by
Was all that I could do

So go ahead, climb mountains
With nothing on your feet
Run along through mud
Without a thing to keep you clean

Wade across the river
With no boots to keep you dry
Bare your soles and let them burn
As you run through the fire

And when your toes are bleeding,
When your heels are black and blue
When your soles are weary,
Red and raw and swollen too

Yes, when your feet are blistered
And they’re caked in blood and dirt
Then walk a mile in my shoes
And tell me they don’t hurt

******

Becky Hemsley 2022
Artwork by Cherezoff Photography/Art

'In My Shoes' is from What the Wild Replied
https://a.co/d/2Ssqxeq https://image.nostr.build/8857f96e860e89da0a838010108d60291e9d8fa3d121ebefefdf6c07df3d7faf.jpg


FUCK THE UN


When you try to date older people cuz of maturity but they dumb too https://image.nostr.build/8dc99ea50a4fc2fe247fddeed3768154d15c0b600f7eaff940d07b41a0bd765f.jpg


willeys_art https://image.nostr.build/5622f1de428ed36f90c17a62e2f2904f27aeda8a04ceebb0e583e55dafb4a9a3.jpg


"The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly. It's not the shattering itself that breaks you—it’s the silence that follows, the quiet space where you realize there’s nothing left to salvage. And in that moment, you know that you’ll never be the same again. You’ll build something new, perhaps, but it will never be what you lost."
— F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby https://image.nostr.build/8279fd93535cf448da20840637b5b11fc79ad971df19fdbe2b9d7961c0c4c1d4.jpg


When a nice guy loses his patience, the devil shivers https://image.nostr.build/4e81c0a8c990c290c26a4505d88a4a4708649576a746a057e65f766df688561e.jpg


"Many of us spend our whole
Lives running from feelings with
The mistaken belief that you cannot
Bear the pain. But you have already
Born the pain. What you have not done
Is feel all you are, beyond that pain."

📖 Kahlil Gibran🥀 https://image.nostr.build/fea76a411e4fa2c40157e6d4fe7c4aea4cd537e4ffca1f39d9f94c300d30d155.jpg


“I gave up trying to make sense of it all. How could I? There’s no logic to heartbreak, no reason to loneliness. It just is. It hangs over you like a shadow, follows you everywhere you go, sits on your chest as you try to sleep, whispers in your ear when you try to smile. It’s the kind of pain that no one else sees, the kind that gnaws at you until there’s nothing left but an empty shell of the person you used to be.”
– Charlotte Brontë, Villette https://image.nostr.build/4543e3cc3395a7288a352f03bb13bba89a0cbb6812455de2af6f64ea22e89665.jpg


In his 1976 book The Twelfth Planet, Russian-American author Zecharia Sitchin claimed that the Anunnaki were actually a race of extraterrestrial beings from the undiscovered planet Nibiru, who came to Earth around 500,000 years ago in order to mine gold.

According to Sitchin, the Anunnaki genetically engineered homo erectus to create modern humans to work as their slaves. Sitchin claimed that the Anunnaki were forced to leave Earth when Antarctic glaciers melted, causing the Flood of Noah, which also destroyed the Anunnaki’s bases on Earth. These had to be rebuilt and the Nephilim, needing more humans to help in this massive effort, taught them agriculture.

Ronald H. Fritze writes that, according to Sitchin, “the Annunaki built the pyramids and all the other monumental structures from around the world that ancient astronaut theorists consider so impossible to build without highly advanced technologies.“Sitchin also claimed that the Anunnaki had left behind human-alien hybrids, some of whom may still be alive today, unaware of their alien ancestry. Sitchin expanded on this mythology in later works, including The Stairway to Heaven (1980) and The Wars of Gods and Men (1985). In The End of Days: Armageddon and the Prophecy of the Return (2007), Sitchin predicted that the Anunnaki would return to earth, possibly as soon as 2012, corresponding to the end of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. https://image.nostr.build/4c86483c7586dad955499bb9850f9928ebfc8e0e9e21e7a8dbb4ceca377bdf4a.jpg


“The world does not give us very much now; it often seems to consist of nothing but noise and fear, and yet grass and trees still grow."

~ Hermann Hesse https://image.nostr.build/72f45ae05e284a1d13bc5965a7d08540d2cb43e1a02f7151b69167482173539d.jpg


Some people just act like they are trying to help you. https://image.nostr.build/fbc1d2f5dd48571011ef546debe7caacfc5e614188ea89bf973249d7a8b3a18e.jpg


“There is a place in the heart that will never be filled,
a space,
and even during the best moments
and the greatest times,
we will know it,
we will know it more than ever.
There is a place in the heart that will never be filled,
and we will wait and wait
in that space.”
– Charles Bukowski, You Get So Alone at Times That It Just Makes Sense https://image.nostr.build/096da893fa67dae4ea0a055fe3564a816729f1363057d07d85ed3eeeace8b34e.jpg


Yeah!


“There are people whose death leaves you with an ache of grief. A slight sting. And then there are people whose death stops time. Deaths that leave the sky murky all day long because even the sun is grieving. Deaths that shut down your muscles and stop the music. Deaths that turn every corner of your mind a shade of grey.”
― Patricia Amaro https://image.nostr.build/2eac99abe0f59f66719ee12fd4c46e9fbbdf5c89f69d729d28d901c9edfd4042.jpg


“Out of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most.”

–Mark Twain https://image.nostr.build/48d597c46423014822c9e0e07f5ffc69987949208e6060d98204f2bad1810853.jpg


A man called John Francis took a vow of silence that lasted 17 years in an effort to improve his listening skills. In those years he earned himself a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a PHD.

"I said, you know what, I'm just going to shut up for the day," Dr Francis says.

That quiet day brought with it a revelation: that whenever he was speaking with someone with opinions different from his own, he would simply interrupt to press his point of view.

"I realised that I hadn't been listening to anyone, because … I was thinking all the time of what I was going to say back to them," he says.

"I had stopped learning."

That one day turned into 17 years of silent learning.

                              Herbdon.com https://image.nostr.build/00a87d22ff358bb48a40630d4bdb471d2d6435a5047d8b607acdf876174219bd.jpg


🟢 Electric Cars Outnumber Petrol in Norway for First Time

🟢For the first time, electric cars outnumber petrol vehicles in Norway, with 754,303 EVs compared to 753,905 petrol cars, according to the Norwegian road federation.

🟢This marks a significant milestone in the country’s push toward zero-emission vehicles, with Norway aiming for all new cars to be electric by 2025.

➡ FIVE https://image.nostr.build/5fd81c21d2ab9940114ba7926c6b94ea48f6e4f73b1f2e55ae1fd8b625474063.jpg


You simply didn’t get

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Important things to remember when you are married or in a serious relationship:
Don’t ever assume your partner feels loved.
Date nights are a must.
Doesn’t matter if you go out, or stay in.
Talking openly about what you want to change in your relationship is important.
Learn each others love language.
We all don’t perceive love the same way.
Go to bed mad sometimes.
Don’t force a resolution.
Sleeping on it does help.
When you get into a fight, don’t just say “I’m sorry”. Say what you are sorry for, and how you will react differently next time.
It will get boring sometimes.
Every couple goes through the “boring” stage.
It’s normal.
It will fade.
This is the time in your relationship you will have to put the most effort in.
Some days you will have to pull more weight than your partner, and vice versa.
It’s important to check in on each other’s mental health.
It’s okay to go to couples counselling.
It helps.
It doesn’t mean you two are ending, or failing.
Talk about money.
Talk about your financial goals.
Let your partner know what you expect from them, and vice versa.
Turn off the phones an hour before bedtime and just talk to each other.
Ask questions like
“What do you need to see more of from me?”
“How can we understand each other better?”
And most importantly, be kind to each other.
Love each other.
Fight for each other.
Remember, love is never easy, and it’s one hell of a ride.
But damn, is it ever beautiful, and worth it. https://image.nostr.build/e784d48bfb22e6f99b2797bbeea7b4275d587d37779f1c9f135753145d149bb6.jpg


How do you even have such friends


"This person took his part, but affected others. He exercised his freedom, but with injustice. Freedom can’t be exercised as everyone wants. Justice disappears when you harm others. I’m not talking about morality, I’m talking about the bad exercise of freedom."

-collected https://image.nostr.build/8b0315a510da6ae1be52b1f67ff934fb8257fe53bf9e7974ffb5dd2816989a14.jpg


Jack Ma once said, 'When Selling to close friends and family, no matter how much you're selling to them, they will always feel you're earning their money, no matter how cheap you sell to them, they still wouldn't appreciate it.'
There will always be people who do not care about your Costs, Time, Effort, they rather let other people cheat them, allowing others to earn, then supporting someone they know. Cause in their heart, they will always be thinking, 'How much did he earn from me?' instead of "How much did he SAVE/MAKE for me?"
This is a classic example of a poor person's mentality!

Jack Ma on Sales: 'When doing Sales, the first people who will trust you will be Strangers, Friends will be shielding against you, fair-weather friends will distance from you. Family will look down upon you.'

The day you finally succeed, paying the bill for every get-together dinner, entertainment, you will realised: Everyone else is present except the Strangers.

Motivational Stories https://image.nostr.build/5477081ec2c2632178674dff6cbad25c7a626af46fa523723900fbd3ccea46f9.jpg


Your worth is not measured by how visible you are.

It’s okay not to be the center of attention. Everyone has a unique role to play, even those who work behind the scenes.

So, the next time you feel like you’re not doing enough, remember that your value is not determined by your visibility. Embrace your unique role, whether it’s in the spotlight or behind the scenes.

Because in the end, it’s not about how loud you are, but about the impact you make.

~LYF🌿

Photo not mine https://image.nostr.build/95f1ea3689a6d29b3f8745937e17c991baff597dfd792c3c7a0c5de26f73b4cf.jpg


"I don't pay attention
 to the world ending.
 It has ended for me many times
 and began again in the morning."

- Charles Bukowski https://image.nostr.build/1d3957f90ca68e25fd27cd06ddd7fea548be64f7d76b66b90d95447089a18ef0.jpg


Who is this?


Bert Hellinger said the "black sheep" of the family (they should be called "lions of the family") are actually born seekers of liberation paths for the family tree

"Those who from a young age constantly sought to revolutionize beliefs, leaving the paths marked by family traditions, those criticized, judged and even rejected, those, are usually called to free the tree of repetitive stories that frustrate entire generations."

"Those that do not adapt, those who shout rebellion, play a basic role within each family system; they repair, detoxify and create a new and flourishing branch in the family tree. Thanks to these members, our trees renew their roots. His rebellion is fertile land, his madness is water that nourishes, his stubbornness is new air, his passion is fire that rekindles the hearts of the ancestors."

"Let no one make you doubt, take care of your "rarity" like the most precious flower in your tree.

"You are the dream come true of all your ancestors." https://image.nostr.build/6a0451a3c39d38ed21c647fbb0d5f86149d2459115e5e2264a735c41eb8e1ac6.jpg


“The worst part about being strong is that no one ever asks if you're okay. They see your strength and assume that you are invulnerable to the trials that others might falter under. They forget that strength can be a mask, a shield against the relentless tide of inner turmoil. In truth, the strongest people often bear the greatest burdens in silence, concealing their wounds behind a façade of resilience.”

– The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger https://image.nostr.build/11a2ad054d2ccca11cc8bebac54a8bcd847f2fe5d17377421a0651efa42da12c.jpg


Listen

👂 it speaks https://image.nostr.build/1e7301b27741383ca4867733e54affff27aee236f7865a56efb2178fd050619b.jpg


You wake up at 7 a.m., and it's raining outside. Your mother tells you to stay in bed; you won’t be going to school today because of the bad weather. You turn on the TV and watch cartoons. After a while, your mother brings you hot cocoa directly in bed so you can stay warm and cozy. She tucks you in, and you spend the morning peacefully, with no homework or worries.

It was really nice being a child… We were happy without even knowing it. https://image.nostr.build/9119c3bc6f250383c1767a11321712e972867ecddf4010ab6310b93416d6a8dd.jpg


There has to be life on one of these dots...• https://image.nostr.build/23878b0dfcc7e4c664e54968b4435ae30df382a6af1c31383a8f927bbda0eb35.jpg


“The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said, and never explained. It’s the sudden silence, the unspoken words, the unanswered questions that haunt you at night. You lie awake, your mind replaying every moment, every word, every touch, searching for the reason why. But there is no answer, just an emptiness that stretches into eternity. It’s the pain of not knowing, of not understanding, of being left in the dark with only your own thoughts to keep you company. And in that darkness, you slowly come to realize that you may never know why, and that is perhaps the hardest truth of all.”
~ Anonymous https://image.nostr.build/d5d145c7d7a79d5286ac334bdccfa6812ebc551a0248cc75c4b4cb7566bb3945.jpg


🕯🕯 https://image.nostr.build/b7770554243671bacc4a302c693aa4c193a5c2fee8e23bda4652a8d1241cd93e.jpg


In life, we often face a choice between easy and hard decisions. The easy route might feel comfortable at first, but eventually, it leads to a tougher path and a harder life 😣. On the other hand, making the tough choices now can feel like an uphill battle 🧗♂, but in the end, it brings a life of ease and success 🏆. Don’t shy away from the challenges; they’re the stepping stones to a better future 🌱. Remember, the hardest climb leads to the best view 👀. https://image.nostr.build/230bd17d4d5eb9d8eec27c47bfc8efb872d8aee090651cdace712829c15117f4.jpg


Pain molds a man into a warrior. https://image.nostr.build/61d752821e1e0008fa8e0049c66c003570712e262d6a03570fe9de38d7ac4e6e.jpg


I'm slowly learning that even if I react, it won't change anything, it won't make people suddenly love and respect me, it won't magically change their minds.

Sometimes it's better to just let things be, let people go, don't fight for closure, don't ask for explanations, don't chase answers and don't expect people to understand where you're coming from.

I'm slowly learning that life is better lived when you don't center it on what's happening around you and center it on what's happening inside you instead.

--- Rania Naim https://image.nostr.build/ce277d2e6de84d2beeab0ace23b9372c02a4fb40097b7dbc76ff569028977ffb.jpg


BMW M5 CS 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 630hp https://image.nostr.build/38e40663cb35a102148d209bf2822253d07f8606a356123162cb53ad3a1c2eac.jpg


A break from reality is needed. https://image.nostr.build/6ec0a6b52838bdb180354e2d1ca16c7d930df0786939d8cf4130d8297e80d42c.jpg


"No matter how good you are, you will be replaced." https://image.nostr.build/09e8221e8708056bc6159fe3220495447ddb5d8100021fdc309238c9a45bb7e7.jpg


This Is the Entire Universe Squeezed into One Image

This is a stunning logarithmic illustration of the observable universe, offering a visual journey through the cosmos.

Our solar system sits at the center, followed by the planets, the Kuiper belt, the Milky Way, distant galaxies, the Cosmic Web, and finally, the edge marked by the Big Bang’s plasma.

This breathtaking visualization compresses the vastness of the universe into a single image, presenting a unique perspective on the cosmos. It was created by artist Pablo Carlos Budassi.

Budassi shared that the idea for this logarithmic view emerged while he was drawing hexaflexagons for his son's birthday. Inspired by the geometric forms, he began experimenting with cosmic and solar system visuals.

Using a combination of NASA images and his own textures, Budassi assembled the dazzling image with Photoshop, creating a widely appreciated artistic representation of one of the most complex concepts known to humanity.

Credit: Pablo Carlos Budass https://image.nostr.build/b4ef31f6fc17e55ab395bb2945a324182568898b67f114c6125b6c2a6c9280b8.jpg


Robin Williams once said, “I think the people who have experienced the greatest sadness are the ones who always put the hardest effort to make others happy. "Because they know in their flesh what it feels like to feel desolate and down and they don't want anyone else to feel that way."💖🌻🦋 https://image.nostr.build/fb174ba2a87996108945e5cc46258f2b067b3181ea8b8ec6e9776616667dfc94.jpg


They call me crazy because I do smoke marijuana but they call the one who invented an automatic bomb genius.

Bob Marley 🤣👊🏿 https://image.nostr.build/466b02fed7dd413dcacf415d89a678c6c89c86874d2c9f04e70b40e9f5b34284.jpg


🔥🕯 https://image.nostr.build/4b23d65a48a171d7c31dfadf3da44b914af289f8799e113e75c448d8a687e682.jpg


From a local gardener:
This tick has been on display for us to show people for a while. After months in a sealed container without any additional feeding, she laid eggs. This demonstrates how long a tick can remain dormant and how many eggs one female can lay. Remember, ticks become active again in the fall, so continue with preventive measures.
If you encounter a small pile of jelly-like balls in your garden, act immediately! These are tick eggs and they're set to hatch soon.
Either set them on fire or destroy them by soaking in isopropyl alcohol. Be sure to wear gloves if you handle the nest, as it contains hundreds of tick eggs that will hatch in a few weeks. I believe it's important to share this post because tick bites can be dangerous.
Stay safe and informed to protect yourself and your garden from these tiny but dangerous creatures! https://image.nostr.build/957715c020a583dc066995888a7b4d78173a2e8df36bae46ff22b120c20ab45c.jpg


#Good to know 🔴 Vigilance with gas

Pay attention to the color of the stove or stove flames.
* If the flame is blue everything is fine the gas is well mixed and the temperature of the flames is around 1500-1700 degrees Celsius.
* If the flame is red / orange you are sold a gas mixed with a higher dose of oxygen which leads to a lower flame temperature around 900-1200 degrees Celsius. Which means more gas consumption

#Precision Lack of oxygen in the room can cause color to change. But if there’s not enough oxygen, butane suffers incomplete combustion that produces a toxic gas called carbon monoxide. In case an orange yellow flame is observed.
Reason why, you should always open the doors and windows of the room where you are cooking to allow oxygen in. https://image.nostr.build/f3ebbf7baf4bf1f6393920f3fbc22d73d4fd7b2f91e7ffd690decf497dba252b.jpg


It’s just art nothing personal


"My efforts went unseen, my struggles unknown."💔💔💔💔 https://image.nostr.build/44296812e8bf0fb4c7e84bc15e6bb373ce249048059f0034ffd6b87af5faad30.jpg


Honey Bee 🐝
Bees have two stomachs—one for eating and the other for storing nectar, which they transform into honey, also known as "piq."

- A bee lives for less than 40 days, visits at least 1,000 flowers, and produces less than a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. For us, it's just a spoonful of honey, but for the bee, it's the story of its entire life.

Regards
Dr. Adarsha Gowda,
Chairperson of Entrepreneurship & Consultancy
Head, Dept of Food Science,
Dept of Food Processing,
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) https://image.nostr.build/aac60c9fe0191d57f7a9610260cb369ef7cd0b248cbb42d2e8b31669773a7f08.jpg


Your patience is not always the right choice.
Changing your situations is sometimes the best. https://image.nostr.build/1ea15d6f4654fdc103c29e6b81807ddfa4fa2e7d7f1060d2ec9e2b7a0b401f83.jpg


Awesome designs


“The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum — even encourage the more critical and dissident views. That gives people the sense that there's free thinking going on, while all the time the presuppositions of the system are being reinforced by the limits put on the range of the debate.”

—Noam Chomsky https://image.nostr.build/c7acc3bc99e01576f41c21ed2a45063273752703cef8f940da5c638f68153434.jpg


"You gotta resurrect the deep pain within you and give it a place to live that’s not within your body.

Let it live in art.
Let it live in writing.
Let it live in music.
Let it be devoured by building brighter connections.

Your body is not a coffin for pain to be buried in.

Put it somewhere else."

— Ehime Ora

original post~Energy Balance Harmony

— Artwork : ayepixel https://image.nostr.build/c486884474e649ea05a09baae63d00c5253255d4e757b2cd502f541c93461fc8.jpg


I missed you quietly today. So quietly that no one noticed.

I missed you as I climbed out of bed and as I brushed my teeth; when I waited at the lights on the drive into work and as I heard the rain outside my window.

I missed you as I ordered lunch and as I kicked off my shoes when I got home; as I switched off the lights and climbed into bed for the night.

I missed you without tears or noise or fanfare.
But oh how I felt it.

I felt it in the morning, at lunchtime, in the evening and at night. I felt it as I woke, as I waited, as I worked. I felt it at home, on the road, in the light, in the dark, in the rain.

I felt it in every one of those moments, each one sitting heavier and heavier as the weight of me missing you kept growing and growing.

Yes, I missed you so quietly today.

But I felt it so loudly.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2024 https://image.nostr.build/2aceeabf55c0cfecac7403226fc52f3e362bd92d8284f365972dccb46e0f6db2.jpg


🗻🌊The deep seabed is defined as the region that is more than 200 meters deep, extending to the abyssal plains that range from 3,000 to 6,000 meters. Beyond these plains are ocean trenches, such as the famous Mariana Trench, which reaches an impressive depth of up to 11,000 meters. These abyssal and hadal areas host a diversity of life adapted to extreme conditions of pressure and darkness, and are crucial for understanding the geological and biological processes that occur in the deep ocean. https://image.nostr.build/e8555139e4a068e1b7cd20d745739875fb6f7ea7855845412bb6198ecda61b94.jpg


😧 https://image.nostr.build/b5c0b90efe80f503a90d965538c88cc77bb966df18d1a241289b23a8331ddbba.jpg


In The Matrix, when Morpheus tells Neo that "many are not ready to unplug from the system," he is speaking to a profound truth about human nature, which reflects both the story's fictional world and the real-life metaphysical condition of society. The "system" in The Matrix is a metaphor for the Illusion—an artificial construct designed to control and subdue humanity by giving them a false sense of reality, much like how many live today trapped in the illusions of society, unable or unwilling to see beyond the veil of lies, manipulation, and control.

Morpheus understands that, for many, the comfort of the system is preferable to the unsettling and often painful process of awakening to truth. People have become conditioned, through years—sometimes generations—of indoctrination, to accept the world as it is presented to them. To unplug from this system is to face a harsh, sometimes unbearable, reality that everything they thought was real is, in fact, a lie. This requires courage, a willingness to embrace discomfort, and most importantly, the readiness to let go of what one thought to be the truth.

Morpheus also knew that those still plugged into the system are often its most ardent defenders. Why? Because the system has become their identity. Their sense of self, their beliefs, their values—all are tied to the illusions and constructs of that system. To threaten it is to threaten everything they hold dear. For many, it is easier to defend the system than to confront the possibility that they have been deceived.

Defending the System: A Psychological Reaction

When Morpheus says that "many will fight to protect it," he's speaking to a psychological truth: cognitive dissonance. When presented with information that contradicts deeply held beliefs, people experience discomfort. Instead of questioning the belief or the system itself, they will often reject the new information to protect their ego and sense of security. This is why people who are still plugged into the system will vehemently defend it, even when evidence suggests that it is corrupt, failing, or based on lies.

For those who are not ready to unplug, the system represents safety, order, and familiarity. It's the comfortable prison of the mind, and to face the truth would mean losing not only this sense of safety but also their role within the system. The Illusion provides them with structure and predictability, and they will fight to preserve it, even at the cost of their freedom and truth.

Clinging to the Illusion in Today’s World

In today’s world, this concept is strikingly relevant. The system can represent various elements of modern society—political ideologies, economic structures, societal norms, and even religious dogma. Those who cling to the system often do so out of fear, ignorance, or a desire for control. The system, through media, education, and government institutions, programs people from an early age to accept it as reality. It offers a narrative: if you work hard, follow the rules, and accept your place within it, you will succeed, be happy, and fulfilled. But we know this is not true for everyone.

The awakening process requires breaking away from these narratives and questioning the very foundation of what is accepted as truth. This is the essence of Hermeticism—the practice of questioning the surface to find the deeper truths hidden beneath. However, those who cling to the system will often ridicule, attack, or ostracize anyone who dares question its authority. Why? Because to question it is to question the very fabric of their own reality.

Unplugging: A Difficult but Necessary Process

Unplugging from the system, much like in The Matrix, is a metaphor for waking up from the collective dream that has been sold to the masses. It's about peeling back the layers of illusion to see the world as it truly is, rather than how we’ve been told to see it. Yet, this process is not easy. It involves dismantling years of conditioning and societal programming. It means facing uncomfortable truths about the world and, more importantly, about ourselves.

For those ready to unplug, the journey is one of liberation—of freedom from the mental and spiritual bondage that the system imposes. But for many others, the fear of the unknown, the discomfort of confronting deep-seated beliefs, and the pain of letting go of long-held illusions are too overwhelming.

The Nature of the Matrix as a Metaphor for Control

In the context of Hermetics, the system represents more than just societal control—it represents the materialistic, limited, and external focus that keeps people trapped in ignorance of their true nature as divine consciousness. The system fosters division, fear, and separation. It teaches people to focus on external validation, material success, and power over others. But in truth, as Hermetics teaches, we are all connected, and the real power lies in knowing and mastering the self.

To unplug from the system means to transcend these lower, ego-driven desires and awaken to the deeper spiritual truths that govern the universe. It’s about recognizing that the external world is but a reflection of the internal state. When we unplug, we reclaim our sovereignty and align ourselves with the higher principles of wisdom, truth, and love.

But those who cling to the system remain blind to this truth, often because the system rewards conformity and punishes deviation. They see anyone who unplugs as a threat, not because those individuals are dangerous, but because they challenge the false security the system provides.

Defending the Illusion: The Role of Fear

The strongest weapon of the system is fear—fear of the unknown, fear of losing status, fear of being wrong. This fear causes people to defend the illusion vehemently. They project this fear outward, attacking anyone who threatens to disrupt the illusion they’ve built their lives upon. This is why Morpheus says they will fight to protect it. They are not fighting for the system because they believe in it—they fight because they fear what lies beyond it. They fear the truth.

In Hermetic philosophy, fear is rooted in ignorance, and the antidote to fear is knowledge—gnosis, the direct experience of truth. When one begins to see beyond the Illusion, the fear starts to dissolve. The system’s control weakens because its power lies in keeping people in the dark, disconnected from their true essence. Those who cling to it do so not because the system serves them, but because they do not know who they are without it.

Moving Beyond the System

For those who have unplugged or are in the process of doing so, it is crucial to remember that not everyone is ready. Much like Neo, we must navigate the world with the awareness that many are still prisoners of their own minds, held captive by the Illusion. But the task is not to force anyone to awaken; rather, it is to continue living in truth, as beacons of light, planting seeds for those who are ready to see beyond the veil.

Morpheus’s words hold an eternal truth: many are not ready to unplug because they are not ready to face the chaos of the real world, where their perceptions, beliefs, and identities must be reexamined. And those who cling to the system will continue to defend it until they find the courage to look beyond it. https://image.nostr.build/d99b4ec116b14d622f4687c2e325cbbe553620128f1c2baff22a5d416740ab6f.jpg


The Tomb of Genghis Khan: Lost for Centuries #gengiskhan https://image.nostr.build/d5eee098c19e78575e1b573656596b1664d611215925a5b170a29b6171a0027d.jpg


IMPORTANT 🐝
When you see something like this, don't be afraid, don't call firefighters or civil protection, don't move them, don't kill!
It's just bees traveling, they're passing by and will only stop for 24 hours. Don't disturb them and avoid getting close, they won't hurt you. If you want to help them, put a flat plate or a flat container with a light layer of sugar water. You will see how they will feed, grab energy, and go their way.
We all must protect the traveling swans, they are our survival insurance. If they die, we die later. Without bees, no human being will remain on the face of the Earth..
Please be careful and don't kill bees! 🐝 https://image.nostr.build/85fc132e76bf3222f95317bce10345386bf64272bc5c7ba029c67e5d26e4c8e8.jpg


🐝 A bee photographed with a high-resolution camera https://image.nostr.build/566657357eadbbfa7786ea52c8d7ff0238c5b21aba3ebad4d2f5e52fb9ccd76d.jpg


That's for cutting down my forest!🌳 https://image.nostr.build/f66d96879531a3e56eafed1cd58baeabaeac4a5c9c4b36f98e9023184426dac6.jpg


Artist 🎨 @eddybeuer https://image.nostr.build/2a2b0c10195179bde8f13cc9cda1d6d0e443b80d534a37fd7b5372805306288c.jpg


"You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I’m grateful. Our time together was brief, like a shooting star blazing through a dark sky, but it left a mark on my soul, an imprint that will never fade. I mourn the love we could have had, the life we might have shared, but I am also grateful for the moments we did. For even in its ending, even in its heartbreak, our love was a rare and beautiful thing."
— From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green https://image.nostr.build/cda1ff054cfb4f75eb5ce70f6b614bf8f3c8b3c03a7bd616ef98d24267689a06.jpg


You better watch them and also make sure you’re a master swimmer, water drowning is dangerous lost some good folks to that, but i pray you all be safe.