“Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians” (9 mysterious phenomena that baffled physics, astronomy, and geology, among the secrets of the ancient Egyptians)... 1 - One day a year sunlight enters the Great Pyramid on the day of the birth of a Pharaoh 2- The Pharaonic daggers inside the pyramid’s rooms do not rust or lose the blade despite the passage of thousands The years 3- In some rooms of the pyramid, the devices stop working and their signals are interrupted, and the reason is unknown 4- The location of the pyramids is on the same line that connects the Bermuda Triangle in the Atlantic Ocean and the Formosa Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, and in both triangles strange things happen, such as the disappearance of ships and planes and a malfunctioning compass. .   5 - Inside the Great Pyramid: 3 bedrooms, two of them on the ground and one in the basement.  6 - The four corners of the pyramid’s base indicate... all the original directions of the Earth with incredible accuracy that made scientists adjust their calculations to the twentieth century.   7 - The orbit that passes through the center of the pyramid divides the continents and oceans into two completely equal halves in terms of surface area.   8- The blades of lukewarm razors become as sharp as a sword if left for several days in the pyramid (why is not yet understood).   9 - The Great Pyramid. As for the astronomical system, it is specifically under the biggest star in the sky... love and light. https://image.nostr.build/4e056f0a280b2b60753bb3aedd0132f4693b36c9d54ba01584cf9482ff20dda0.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/bfe10f3b19e1cfd6993c558ffb8b27a6ebf02be308e95b8c68e17492c9dff212.jpg


Robin Williams once said, “I think the people who have been through the most sadness are the ones who always try the hardest to make others happy. "Because they know in their flesh what it's like to feel empty and depressed and they don't want anyone else to feel that way."💖🦋 https://image.nostr.build/7c7d59b1b79ccb01f460c08d925b5771bddd59e421131a1f6394bbca2fcf45c7.jpg


This is a Portuguese ship that sailed from Lisbon in 1533. Her fate was unknown for centuries until her remains were discovered in the Namibia desert during diamond mining operations near the coast.

The Bom Jesus turned out to be an interesting and very valuable find: on board were found many Spanish and Portuguese gold coins (which helped identify the ship), about two thousand German copper bulls and more than 100 elephant tusks. The total value of all assets is estimated by experts at $13 million.

The discovery of a ship that went missing five hundred years ago, found in the African desert with gold coins on board, has become one of the most exciting archaeological finds in recent years. https://image.nostr.build/9cef0d8db8b9e9cc2a097bbbf54f2ac9c54b7de26451d37d32bfcdd61e0ce4cc.jpg


There is no rope in this image. This is carved from a single block of marble. The artist dedicated 7 years of his life to sculpt. It's called "The Release from Deception", by Italian sculptor Francesco Queirolo in 1759. Possibly the greatest test of patience in the history of art - and not a single wrong step made in the marble. https://image.nostr.build/4fb2b2418dd477f586d71f6d8c6d968e71096b83f9d8a8a35b47591ff664698e.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."

This is such a profound reflection on the importance of boundaries, both in our relationships with others and within ourselves. When you let something slide once, it can seem like a small compromise, but over time, those small compromises add up, and before you know it, you're entrenched in patterns that no longer serve you. It's so easy to fall into the trap of being overly accommodating, especially when you care deeply about someone or a situation. But every time you ignore that inner voice, the one that whispers, "This isn't right for me," you're allowing disrespect to creep in, not just from others, but from yourself.

Boundaries aren't about pushing others away; they're about drawing a clear line in the sand that defines where your self-worth begins. It’s a powerful way of saying, "I value myself enough not to accept less than I deserve." In setting those limits, you're reinforcing your own worth and creating space for healthier, more respectful interactions. We sometimes fear that establishing boundaries will make us seem harsh or unkind, but in reality, boundaries are a profound act of love—love for yourself and for the other person because they create the conditions for mutual respect and understanding to flourish.

Without boundaries, life can become a series of compromises that eat away at your self-respect. Over time, these compromises turn into patterns, and those patterns shape the way you experience your relationships and even the way you see yourself. It's so crucial to recognize when a behavior is no longer serving you, and to have the courage to stand firm. Setting boundaries isn't just an act of strength; it's an act of self-care. It's not about controlling others; it's about taking control of your own well-being.

Think about the times you've let something slide—a comment that felt disrespectful, a request that pushed your limits, or a behavior that hurt you. Each time you let it go without addressing it, you sent a message to yourself and to others that it was acceptable. Over time, this erodes your sense of self-worth, making it harder to stand up when the same things happen again. Boundaries are a way to break that cycle. They're not about being rigid or unyielding, but about honoring your own needs and values.

It’s easy to confuse tolerance with kindness or flexibility, but there’s a point where tolerating too much becomes a disservice to yourself. True kindness starts with being kind to yourself, and that means saying "no" when something crosses a line. It's recognizing that you are deserving of respect, dignity, and care—and that it’s okay to demand that from the people around you.

Ultimately, setting boundaries is a way to protect your peace. It's not about rejecting others; it's about embracing yourself. The more you practice it, the more you cultivate an environment where you are surrounded by people who respect you, where you can thrive without fear of being taken advantage of or hurt. And most importantly, you teach yourself that you are worthy of that respect, that your feelings and needs are important, and that it's okay to prioritize them.

So, listen to that inner voice. When something doesn’t feel right, honor it. When someone crosses a line, address it. Boundaries are not barriers—they're bridges to healthier, more respectful relationships, both with others and with yourself. And in doing so, you send a clear message: "I respect myself enough to not settle for less than I deserve." https://image.nostr.build/7af96fe9b7effec7ff548ee8be093dfdf243073fd295e83198f119b0810b99ee.jpg


An Australian mathematician has successfully deciphered the enigmatic code of a 3,700-year-old Babylonian clay tablet, revealing an astonishing truth: the Babylonians had already achieved remarkable mastery of trigonometry, a staggering 1,500 years before the Greeks. This groundbreaking discovery transforms our understanding of ancient mathematical capabilities and prompts a tantalizing question—what other scientific marvels could lie hidden within the remnants of ancient civilizations? https://image.nostr.build/09a539baf266c0a26f94cf5ab1f391ccde3da88e840a12a4eff0068026c1e2bd.jpg


I hope y’all see what I see 😵💫 https://image.nostr.build/9415e059cb82f1006329957b5d66190c2a5096d96b50fc03f061dfeff1ee7b30.jpg https://image.nostr.build/4b82f5babdfcf2b653c7a266f19107944c427927d4b1ebf69d6f8af461b812ed.jpg


A Pike jumped out of the water likely chasing prey and got stuck in a branch and died. Now, a bird has made a nest in its mouth. One of the most interesting things I've seen. https://image.nostr.build/fec0b10f874cce209a6f15bccedd075364a53f096968ab19ebefa84f6bdea083.jpg


One of the hardest goodbyes is to happen when we love someone and at the same time see that it is impossible to build a healthy relationship with them.

Staying means to continue waiting for changes that won't come, tolerating actions that hurt us, accepting the minimum effort, losing ourselves in the attempt not to lose it.

We know walking away will hurt, but it will be the road to healing. Instead, staying will continue to open the wound more and more.

Sometimes you choose to leave, not because of lack of love towards this person, but because it is your own love that makes you take care of yourself, and with love you leave.

STAY BLESSED. https://image.nostr.build/65c5bb3f571af3de4c181d525a016ad1748e170bd9778143a9003f8fa72f0c4b.jpg


People generally don't realize the enormous size of a moose 🫎😲 https://image.nostr.build/170a836f9a736e816c76bd38392d371d9ca21e019f4334a70ae28d50e1c34088.jpg


Ginger beer recipe: natural, delicious, and healing
Ingredients:
7 oz (about 1 1/2 cups) ground ginger
15.2 fl. oz (about 1 3/4 cups) mineral water
8 oz (about 1 cup) sugar (or organic honey as a substitute)
3.9 fl. oz (about 1/2 cup) sparkling water
A few drops of lemon juice
Lemon slices for garnish
Preparation:
1. In a saucepan, combine the ground ginger and mineral water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and strain the ginger mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
3. Add the sugar (or honey) to the ginger liquid and stir until dissolved.
4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
5. Once cooled, stir in the sparkling water and a few drops of lemon juice.
6. Transfer the ginger beer to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chilled.
7. Serve over ice with lemon slices for garnish. Enjoy your natural, delicious, and healing ginger beer! https://image.nostr.build/9f80f32ca3a99cd849b4c784113d621f36416cdc9a4d290fadf192a497aa0f20.jpg


What a waste of money they could have buy bitcoin with that money and then build a better bridge https://image.nostr.build/f557d0c612deb6f420674c78f3d0b90f83a8256e9adbf41ba782a430a3cfc2fa.jpg


When Albert Einstein met Charlie Chaplin in 1931, Einstein said, “What I admire most about your art is its universality. You do not say a word, and yet the world understands you." “It's true.” Replied Chaplin, "But your fame is even greater. The world admires you, when no one understands you."

💫Join us on a cosmic journey as we explore the wonders of the universe.💫

Checkout YouTube Channel & Do Subscribe 👇 https://image.nostr.build/0b4354c952a49e7628019c6ef6e7e1788eb0ea2b449a0e22b42edfbdb5e376a5.jpg


Simple but effective Halloween decor https://image.nostr.build/3f64f022b7bc7797bc069e4be25e65b3747aa4bcbaeb528d45587c4b2740ebe8.jpg


This is the first publicly sold bottle of Coca-Cola released in 1894. It contained an estimated 3.5 grams of cocaine.

Daily Factfinder https://image.nostr.build/ff44a6b06aa59987883b46cd86bee86926df66504c37929ed9f93df77c0ed9dc.jpg


Sonoluminescence, like a secret whispered by the cosmos, holds within it a profound transformation—where sound, intangible and ethereal, brings forth a burst of light from the smallest of spaces. Imagine a single bubble, floating silently in the dark depths of water. This bubble, barely perceptible, becomes the stage for an incredible drama.

As sound waves pass through the liquid, they gently nudge the bubble, coaxing it to grow larger, to stretch outward. But this growth is temporary; the same waves soon force the bubble to collapse inward with extraordinary speed. In this violent compression, something astonishing happens: the collapse produces a flash of light, so brief it might be gone before your mind can register it, yet so intense it burns like a tiny star. This is where the magic of sonoluminescence lies—a moment where sound becomes visible, its power bending the rules of physics.

Yet this phenomenon is not the only way sound shapes matter. Think of cymatics, the study of visible sound and vibration. Imagine sprinkling sand on a metal plate and then playing a musical note beneath it. The sand doesn’t scatter randomly; it organizes itself into beautiful, intricate patterns, responding to the vibrations of the sound. Different notes create different shapes, as if the music were drawing the hidden order of the universe onto the plate. These patterns—perfect geometries, like snowflakes born from melody—reveal how sound can bring structure to matter, shaping it in ways we can see and touch.

Even the formation of galaxies echoes this relationship. In the vastness of space, sound waves once rippled through the early universe, compressing and expanding primordial matter. These ripples left behind the seeds of stars and galaxies, the very building blocks of everything we know. In a way, sound waves helped sculpt the cosmos, forming clusters of galaxies from the fabric of space-time.

When we talk about phenomena like the formation of galaxies in the early universe, we aren’t referring to sound in the sense we experience it on Earth. Instead, these are more like pressure waves or fluctuations in the density of matter, often called “acoustic waves” in cosmology. In the early universe, it wasn’t a true vacuum. Before space was mostly empty, the universe was filled with hot, dense plasma—a soup of particles—and in that environment, pressure waves could travel, shaping the distribution of matter that would later form galaxies and stars.

In each of these examples, sound acts as an invisible sculptor, shaping matter in ways that often go unnoticed. It can call light into being, as with sonoluminescence, or carve patterns into sand, even shape the galaxies that dance across the universe. There’s a strange beauty in how something as intangible as sound can leave such profound and lasting imprints on the physical world—a reminder that what we hear, and often take for granted, can hold the power to create and illuminate in ways we’re only beginning to understand. https://image.nostr.build/bb38c09358c07755724c6e69a74e6c55e389bd97609f6ab34dc3cfcea0aa0c28.jpg


Death is an ending, but it is not the end.
The day your loved one died marks the beginning of a new life for you, a life where your loved one is no longer present in the physical world.
It’s a horrendously painful ending, and simultaneously, it marks a new beginning for you.
Their death is not the end of your story as a whole, but the end of a very beautiful and important chapter in your life.
Your task in this new beginning is to grieve the painful ending— and to learn how to navigate life in the aftermath of loss."
~Shelby Forsythia
💕🐉🌸

📸 Wolodymyr https://image.nostr.build/8726c8743a89a61078389905e2d9c99f5a36161cfd9317d45a5395bb2fda4b91.jpg


"Death is an ending, but it is not the end.
The day your loved one died marks the beginning of a new life for you, a life where your loved one is no longer present in the physical world.
It’s a horrendously painful ending, and simultaneously, it marks a new beginning for you.
Their death is not the end of your story as a whole, but the end of a very beautiful and important chapter in your life.
Your task in this new beginning is to grieve the painful ending— and to learn how to navigate life in the aftermath of loss."
~Shelby Forsythia
💕🐉🌸

📸 Wolodymyr https://image.nostr.build/d16f47af4ec62e507258841602e853c018101774179eb3a910ae3f5f666409a3.jpg


Remember hamster balls?  Now they have chicken globes, designed to allow chickens to feed in a yard while being protected from predators.  Also allowing hours of entertainment as you watch them tumble, spin, and ram into solid objects and other chicken balls. “Rooster in the side pocket”
Credit goes to the owner https://image.nostr.build/88104d6768a9ae032bc9392ea89316a7ff7e5d41464b2917bd7896f8df38e7a2.jpg https://image.nostr.build/d16f47af4ec62e507258841602e853c018101774179eb3a910ae3f5f666409a3.jpg


The Remington revolver owned by the notorious outlaw Jesse James is a significant artifact that highlights the complex legacy of one of America’s most infamous figures. This particular revolver is emblematic of the firearms used during the American frontier period, reflecting both the rugged individualism of the era and the violent confrontations that characterized James's life as a bank and train robber. With its craftsmanship and historical value, the revolver serves as a tangible connection to the tumultuous times of the late 19th century when outlaws like James became legends.

Currently housed in the Old Talbot Tavern in Bardstown, Kentucky, the revolver attracts history enthusiasts and tourists alike, eager to glimpse a piece of outlaw history. The Old Talbot Tavern itself has a rich history, being one of the oldest operating taverns in the United States, dating back to 1779. The venue provides a fitting backdrop for showcasing the revolver, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the historical ambiance while contemplating the legacy of Jesse James and the era in which he lived.

Jesse James's life was marked by a series of daring escapades and a notorious reputation that has inspired countless stories, films, and songs. The Remington revolver, as part of this narrative, encapsulates the romanticized image of the outlaw—both a folk hero and a criminal. As such, the revolver not only serves as a collector's item but also as a symbol of the complex relationship between lawlessness and the American spirit, encouraging discussions about heroism, crime, and morality in American history. https://image.nostr.build/fd56d38088dc888f8361b273ad9dbabca6d4b7c6432657a7d2734db40c85ae95.jpg


when yo airpods dies so u gotta listen to everyone around u speak: https://image.nostr.build/db8079485c58a1f3d24efdaa8ccefa9f0c8be9ed1e36294e6aa3aac16972e3b7.jpg


"I still love you, even without any conversation again, even we act like stranger I still want you to comeback and I never can forget my first experience, I hope one day we can be together again." https://image.nostr.build/b8486b1343c3c5b8476982ad0e48891dd93972a092d3b1c8eb27a5a025bb25fd.jpg


Title: Untitled (40×38.5) - 2022 by Francis Sampson

Dive into the colourful tapestry of life captured in this untitled piece by Francis Sampson, created in 2022. The vibrant patterns and figures evoke the essence of community and culture. Part of the Canvas of Cultures exhibition, you can explore this and more on our website—link in bio! https://image.nostr.build/5bb7a4d38a99dec6c521630585b1a3f8c35db72141f2dca720e1652965a679c2.jpg


Every time I see old couples, I always wonder how many times they've forgiven each other. https://image.nostr.build/6fca2b0044c9cfad7c8f8dfe3fb06188b4552e3573214eb9d9e9a49b2bd04598.jpg


Stardust 💫 https://image.nostr.build/e1a34725b14d73b808fc18c7f00eb55ede0417a7adca849d0e3135f2572db74d.jpg


📷   William Smith -
 "Through the lens of a fallen Leaf" https://image.nostr.build/fd2cfd75e9ad309418d0a40f709d40d82ff27ab92b5891ebf74d1f94f4238bc6.jpg


The short-faced bear is an extinct ancient bear that lived in North America 11,000 years ago. They were extremely large bears, weighing around 1 ton (950 kg) and standing up to 12 feet (3.7 m) tall. Despite their enormous stature, the Bear could run up to 40 miles per hour. Do https://image.nostr.build/78d9f968042da3e9540d17d25427472cd1e21b8ea1224a27bb6080cd93817993.jpg


Austria’s Green Lake is one of those places that really surprises you. Most of the year, it’s just a regular green park, but come spring, the snow and glaciers start melting, and the whole area floods. The water can rise by 4-5 meters (13-16 feet), and sometimes even up to 8 meters (26 feet), transforming the park into an underwater wonderland. What’s wild is that visibility stays crystal clear, reaching 30 meters or more, so you can still see benches, paths, and even flower beds all submerged beneath the water! https://image.nostr.build/8ef99ccd21766a9b84dc6a6bfb8f717c3dfa22acd0cfc59081656c8bd0e9815f.jpg


In 2015, archaeologists discovered liquid mercury under the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, adding more mystery to the ancient site. They also found cameras layered with mica, pyrite (a mineral that could have been a conductor of electricity) and golden spheres of unknown material. Some suggest that the pyramids could have been electromagnetic power plants, with advanced technology that we do not yet understand.
Liquid mercury, not naturally found in that form, could have been used to propel ships or generate electricity, which could explain an explosion that devastated Teotihuacan before its abandonment. Ancient alien theories suggest that pyramids, connected globally, distributed energy to each other, leveraging on constellations and advanced knowledge about the solar system.
There's still much to excavate in Teotihuacan, and future findings could offer more answers about the purpose of these enigmatic structures. Some believe that these discoveries will reveal technological secrets we have forgotten that humanity continues to repeat throughout its history. https://image.nostr.build/f2f16f34b3635e38f81b5e514270497560b20f73a0da10306752ea27d57fcafb.jpg


😲 Jamie Carragher tells Sky: “In terms of control, Chelsea were BETTER than Liverpool…

…what let them down was their goalkeeper”.

“I’m sure they need a new goalkeeper if they want to get back to where they want to be”. https://image.nostr.build/8732fcf2cb8b041f9733240a926729744f8750127be70460bed03b6ab1046a0f.jpg


Deep in the ancient peatlands of Denmark, the Tollund Man rests in eternal slumber, a 2400-year-old symbol of Iron Age human sacrifice rituals. His remarkable preservation has enabled scientists to analyze his fingerprints and identify his last meal, an extraordinary achievement given the thousands of years that have elapsed. The Tollund Man, however, is merely a part of a broader, unsettling narrative of history.

The earliest recorded bog body, Koelbjerg Man, dates back to 8000 BCE in the Mesolithic period, though only his skeleton remains. In contrast, the oldest complete bog body, Cashel Man, originates from 2000 BCE during the Bronze Age. Most bog bodies, including Grauballe Man and Lindow Man, are from the Iron Age and are primarily discovered in northwest Europe, especially in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Poland, and Ireland.

These remains often show evidence of violent deaths and lack clothing, indicating they were likely sacrificed or executed as criminals, disposed of in bogs as part of a common cultural tradition. Bogs, regarded as transitional spaces connecting to other realms, might have been considered appropriate resting places for items viewed as hazardous to the living.

Modern theories suggest that these bog people might have been social outcasts, accused witches, or legal hostages killed in retribution for broken treaties, buried in accordance with ancient rituals. Unlike many ancient remains, bog bodies retain their skin and internal organs due to the unique conditions https://image.nostr.build/cbc9a1a2522e9726ecefad3ae8257b5ae52209038c976ab3608fbf3cbfeed307.jpg


The White Horse of Uffington is a prehistoric hill figure in Oxford, England 🏴
dating back 3,000 years. It was created by carving deep, curved trenches into the chalk hillside and filling them with white chalk rubble. https://image.nostr.build/01bffdda90aaffcc08aa15da7bf3994675ae424da2b5bf7b2bbf6a943795fa87.jpg


Over 2,400 years old, this ancient inscription was carved into the mountainside near Van Fortress in modern-day Turkey, commissioned by Xerxes I during his reign from 486-465 BC. Written in three languages—Old Persian, Elamite, and Babylonian—it praises the god Ahuramazda: "A great god is Ahuramazda, the greatest of the gods... who made Xerxes king, one king of many, one lord of many." It’s amazing to think this stone has survived all these centuries, offering a direct link to the words of an ancient ruler. https://image.nostr.build/e6f74a0489e9db142ad861af537cb398132841e90a3be3fa57c07755549ecaee.jpg


me snapping after i gave everyone a fair warning .. https://image.nostr.build/e7ee23622abbb0a80aee6759e90c0d9e049581f6ae7da117e2d6e4b3bb929812.jpg


If you ever felt that you add nothing to their lives.
If their days pass without a notice that you are not there.
If they never share any story about their daily lives with you.
If you exist because of a specific reason and then you're invisible.
If your effort is not appreciated and no effort is exerted for you as well.
If you questioned yourself if you're important to them. Then leave.

It's not easy to leave them but it's harder to stay when you know you're not necessary. https://image.nostr.build/5eeb2d1f8aa3cfb93f9e1bb19f7c8afcc7c4da96e884715f88893775844bc30a.jpg


A deep sea Pacific footballfish washed up on shore in southern California. This species of angler fish lives in the Pacific Ocean at depths of 2,000 to 3,300 feet, where sunlight doesn’t penetrate

📷: Ben Estes https://image.nostr.build/cbee6c9835befca112c0ad425735cfd60fd5f0a5e19add09467c9cde215978be.jpg


This is Mozart’s kitchen at No. 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria, where his family lived from 1747 to 1773. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in this very house on January 27, 1756. It’s incredible to imagine the daily life that unfolded in this room, with Mozart’s family gathering here, and young Wolfgang growing up in these surroundings. Standing in this space offers a special connection to the composer’s early years and the home environment that played a part in shaping his remarkable musical gifts. https://image.nostr.build/7b38595cd41699a2db0de142bc734d8cb35f8080479b1056e68d7116cd73c703.jpg


"I run at 4 A.M. because I know my opponent is still asleep. It gives me an edge." This was Mike Tyson's response when asked if he really trained every day at dawn. Tyson added, "If I find out one of my opponents runs at 4 A.M., I'll start running at 2 A.M. And if someone trains at 2 A.M., I'll stop sleeping altogether to keep training."

"Without discipline, no matter how talented you are, you’re nothing." – Mike Tyson

In the image, heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is captured running his daily 5-8 km routine, with reporters documenting his intense training in 1987. https://image.nostr.build/948ed7a3bfda18a2efb5fd4937a4c4491cdd197c496195b88c462eacd31af406.jpg


Hoping to get an ID on this. Just noticed it this morning on the way out the door. It is growing out from under our door frame We were hit by hurricane Helene so there has been a ton of moisture lately. South Carolina USA. https://image.nostr.build/2c78d4333b1da6a7ca419b08023d7f5aa5836f29bb1ff242f521a24b021fddf9.jpg


“Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life.”

–Werner Herzog

Photo by Werner Bischof https://image.nostr.build/6f2a0d7d9f0f1adfe66cabd1eaa72005fb188cd7d6a44825aa047d731bbc7ca6.jpg


Imagine the majestic Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia, a sight that could easily make you feel as though you've stepped back in time. Carbon dating reveals that this incredible structure might be a staggering 28,000 years old! Just think about that for a moment—it pushes the boundaries of what we believe about early human societies. This ancient monument isn't just a relic of the past; it's a profound challenge to our understanding of human civilization and its capabilities long before recorded history. https://image.nostr.build/51816b0a1e6a76ab02a8b09a4f393c3b64ceb1b20055252ae68e0ccff102d3a2.jpg


The top image is a graph of the first nine harmonics of a harmonic series. The bottom image is an x-ray of the inner structure of a conch shell. https://image.nostr.build/2e63a3a8b03d91fa0f62252c3b52f7cfe54bb5a39de3504965c163ae4b0ba324.jpg


•	Duntrune Castle, located on the north side of Loch Crinan in Argyll, Scotland, is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 12th century.

•	The castle has historically been associated with Clan MacDougall and later came under the control of the powerful Clan Campbell, who retained ownership for centuries.

•	It gained a reputation for its role in Scotland’s turbulent clan conflicts, including a famous legend involving a MacDonald piper, who, while held captive, warned his clan of an ambush by playing a haunting tune.

•	Over the centuries, the castle underwent several phases of restoration, with the Campbells transforming it from a defensive structure into a family residence.

•	Today, Duntrune Castle remains privately owned, continuing to attract interest for its rich history, scenic location, and the persistent legends of ghostly hauntings tied to its past https://image.nostr.build/86f05ad4e1d59588266344083f325f046cc24abafad356b6417cab84c014e45f.jpg


The Corinth Canal in Greece is a remarkable feat of engineering that connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, cutting through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth. Completed in 1893, this man-made waterway is approximately 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) long and only about 21 metres (69 ft) wide, making it one of the most difficult navigation routes for modern ships. The canal dramatically reduces ships' travel time by avoiding the long journey around the Peloponnese peninsula. Carved through sheer limestone walls that rise up to 90 metres (295 ft) high, the Corinth Canal is not only an important maritime passage but also a popular tourist attraction, offering spectacular views and thrilling experiences such as bungee jumping. https://image.nostr.build/78bc84731dbabf83280119349161dc5c06c5aef3b4552e3c87f132283a4e5ab5.jpg


This 8,000-year-old rock carving from Val Camonica, Italy, shows intriguing humanoid figures with what appear to be halos around their heads, accompanied by lines that may depict rays of light. The figures, remarkably resembling men in spacesuits or old-school scuba gear, add to the mystery of these ancient petroglyphs. Found among many other carvings in the region, these depictions spark curiosity about what the ancient people were portraying. Whether symbolic, spiritual, or something else, these carvings continue to captivate and puzzle researchers. https://image.nostr.build/37041483e0e5a7fdb2b0d83aa57582f243f56e6b1b0461ecf927629dd0d03e00.jpg


Life becomes bearable only when one has come to terms with who one is, both in one's own eyes and in the eyes of the world. We all of us must come to terms with what and who we are, and recognize that this wisdom is not going to earn us any praise, that life is not going to pin a medal on us for recognizing and enduring our own vanity or egoism or baldness or our potbelly. No, the secret is that there's no reward and we have to endure our characters and our natures as best we can, because no amount of experience or insight is going to rectify our deficiencies, our self-regard, or our cupidity. We have to learn that our desires do not find any real echo in the world. We have to accept that the people we love do not love us, or not in the way we hope. We have to accept betrayal and disloyalty, and, hardest of all, that someone is finer than we are in character or intelligence. ~Sándor Márai

(Book: Embers https://amzn.to/4hbPD7X [ad])

(Art: Photograph by Herbert Tobias) https://image.nostr.build/f1a5cb2e0142413deff0d1935044164adadd03a576ccb36d4cc4671bbab60c98.jpg


Yes you’re correct
But bitcoin is being sold in dollars in most exchanges if not all
So it’s still the same thing. nostr:note1qudst035z5ywe2074rtn0c2qxvrxklhwxycvc7y6tvjnhpckyp5smpjqrd


We have to work hard in this world for this house. https://image.nostr.build/b531692bef5cabaeff86c5c4eba86d897a83f5b89afcba2bb2250cbdb6e43174.jpg


This looks like land before time. If you’re looking for something straight out of a fairytale, check out the "Gate of Heaven" on Tianmen Mountain, China. This massive natural arch, known as Tianmen Cave, sits around 5,000 feet above sea level, making it the highest of its kind in the world. The way sunlight streams through the opening gives the place a magical vibe, and it's easy to see why it's a must-visit for anyone exploring the region! https://image.nostr.build/38b3e76fe537060ba5f7e99a862fb4aa919383570d32439201e44ad716742664.jpg


A diver having a whale of a time swimming with a 100 foot blue whale, the largest animal on 🌎 https://image.nostr.build/fc81a0b3671d3564eec066213299c9615327741549eef2f7665ad66eaca3ab64.jpg


A 7 ft (2.1 m) Sturgeon photographed at Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada. https://image.nostr.build/aad8b58e80f735e1caa42af64020ce627a270a0b62ca7f5eb34235ee63033644.jpg


Imagine coming home and your house 🏠 is gone 💔... https://image.nostr.build/211b53a54a86ef9169d0c576329bdc8be031551c59eed932461cb8014c590485.jpg


A huge humpback whale suddenly leaped out of the water near a boat, shocking the fishermen on board. The incident took place in the waters off the coast of California, USA.
The whale was estimated to be 40 feet long and weighed around 80,000 pounds. The fishermen were amazed by the sight and managed to capture the moment on camera.
According to a photographer named Douglas Croft, who captured a humpback whale breaching next to a fishing boat, the memorable moment occurred on April 27th, 2019 in California’s Monterey Bay.
Did you know that, humpback whales have a unique feeding technique:
Humpback whales use a feeding technique called bubble netting to catch their prey. They blow bubbles in a circular pattern around a school of fish, which creates a “net” of bubbles that traps the fish. The whales then swim up through the center of the bubble net with their mouths open, swallowing the fish as they go.

Text credit: Earth Unreal
Image credit: Douglas Croft https://image.nostr.build/f262484fbd9c646e29a4120a87223d5eab098174fdacee49f240f78844ffe05f.jpg


I was silent, but I was not blind. https://image.nostr.build/c6a68f38d822029486e80273b43a54cd8450018bfa6947d9bf8e1fdb76009698.jpg


Never let your loyalty become slavery 💔 https://image.nostr.build/c8fe82ea82f03df04f38b3e17ae8f67f33561421f9421e9cbc499998844b9ae8.jpg


Some of what Australians usually encounter in their daily lives https://image.nostr.build/06610f525127f5d615a4902e059b87b29a354d8389eb0d4a1359893e4245aa4c.jpg


Lop Nur, located in China, continues to be one of the most enigmatic regions globally. Referred to as the Forbidden Zone, this arid landscape encompasses ancient cities and tombs, obscured for centuries by shifting sands. Once a vibrant ecosystem nourished by the Tarim and Peacock Rivers, this desolate area now serves as a silent testament to both human history and the inexorable changes wrought by natural forces. The question arises: what secrets remain concealed beneath its windswept terrain? https://image.nostr.build/7e2795a98565c7de810ae6683f9da7a08d1e1d639d554a34e895c80cb064c4a0.jpg


Fossils estimated to be around 280 million years old found in West Australia. https://image.nostr.build/66dd342f0317ea605bd4117ce9b0f53f36be26b6881237d24ec2eabc32d6f40e.jpg


Walking across the gulf coast without a fear in the world https://image.nostr.build/3d890269de02271981fe341c790207bd9ecdff9091232206d689b5b0aa0a0f2e.jpg


The age of 25 to 30s isn't easy. You lose friends, you make mistakes, you fall, you fail, you realize things, you hit reality, you lose yourself but in the end you find yourself and you become stronger. https://image.nostr.build/fbcfe2f32d36d0993297b72d86db864a60ca684366300b5fafd7ce7ef1e630f7.jpg


"And in the end, I believe that we don't need to do anything to be loved. We spend our lives trying to seem prettier, smarter. But I realized two things. Those who love us see us with their hearts and attribute qualities to us beyond beyond those we really have. And those who don't want to love us will never be satisfied with all our efforts. Yes, I really believe that it is important to leave our imperfections alone. They are precious to understand those who see us with the heart. "

Frida kahlo

Frida Kahlo artist https://image.nostr.build/cb62bef2d7bee8c21f2929b9a08a966cb60ab0c5188c692b7fee6f91dd49bbd8.jpg


This photo was taken by a vendor sitting on a sidewalk, and commented:
"This dog was sitting watching the customers who took food from me and gave me a currency note in exchange. After a while, he immediately got up and brought a piece of leaf, and looked at me with innocent and hopeful eyes. As if he wanted to eat something, in return, I fulfilled his wish."
This story is a perfect example of simplicity and innocence, where even an animal tries to understand human behavior. https://image.nostr.build/260eb300931187c7121826e220aa176df09d641f30dbfd77f7976fd0f86a54b0.jpg


The Heart of a Blue Whale.400 pound weight,1.2m wide and 1.5m tall.Royal Ontario Museum,Canada. https://image.nostr.build/3a50b56c881ac0a6ff3ccadbe3a835558cea3ead48cf3b96e0ba23e684e1b53c.jpg


Artwork named “Mother’s love”. https://image.nostr.build/746111656aff3c8e241431d8bc306974aa38ef29857473abe620164ae0fe13e3.jpg


Giant hives hanging from the ceiling inside a glass case with outdoor access at “Home of Bees” in Poyales del Hoyo, Spain.
Bees sometimes create beautiful heart-shaped hives when they aren’t forced into frames. https://image.nostr.build/f8cb63f418abbf8d284b40f2afddcad06424c7269b7e938bf00cc75f23cb8ff1.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/8b7351a60dbfa3d038ff5cad6323f274bee194b75ace37628254b40858ce18bd.jpg


This photo captures the monumental effort to relocate the iconic Abu Simbel temples in Egypt during the 1960s. Threatened by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam, the ancient temple complex—built by Pharaoh Ramesses II over 3,000 years ago—was carefully dismantled and moved to higher ground. The massive stone statues, including the famous seated figures of Ramesses, were cut into large blocks and reassembled piece by piece. This engineering marvel preserved a priceless piece of ancient history, ensuring its survival for future generations. https://image.nostr.build/e8749f9d582ac392290258deecb727a2da2283ab8c9c24808fca9d0b4817cf13.jpg


The stone that crowned the pyramids

The pyramid's crown is the pyramid-shaped stone piece that was located at the top of the obelisks and pyramids, or the summit; it symbolized the place where the sun god Ra or Amun-Ra sat, at the top of the monument, as the meeting point between heaven and earth.

The pyramid was covered with gold leaf to reflect the sun's rays and was often inscribed with royal titles and religious symbols.

The Pyramid of Amenemhat III is the foundation stone that crowned the Black Pyramid at Dahshur, Egypt. It was made around 1850 BC. c., at the end of the Twelfth Dynasty in the Middle Kingdom and today remains almost intact; it is one of the few pyramids that are still standing.

It was carved from a single piece of basalt (often called black granite), and is almost intact except for one broken corner. It is 1.40 meters high, its base is 1.85 meters long, and it weighs 4.5 tons.

In the main room of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, four pyramids have been preserved, including the pyramid of Amenemhat III. https://image.nostr.build/d2456e41f824b2022dff2c761e9aced3e949279d7dec0ad2dd02409cfbc2afcf.jpg


The 2021 discovery of an 11,000-year-old wall relief in Sayburç, Turkey, has revealed the earliest known narrative scene in human history. Found in a communal structure, the relief features five intricately carved figures on a bench, offering insight into the daily lives and beliefs of early humans as they shifted to a settled lifestyle. This remarkable find helps us understand the complex interactions between people, animals, and the natural world during this pivotal time in human history, highlighting the beginnings of community and social organization in one of the earliest known human settlements. https://image.nostr.build/997d4f4b3021cc47d50cbff8f986e871310614b22a6a6de9ccdfbe24bc22b8c4.jpg


The hardest lesson I've ever faced as an adult is the never-ending need to survive, regardless of how broken I feel inside.

It doesn't matter if my heart aches, if I'm mourning the loss of a loved one, or if I'm too tired to get out of bed.
Life doesn't wait for me to breathe.
He continued to move forward, indifferent to my pain, and I had no choice but to push through, even as every part of me screamed for a moment's rest.

But what's harder is realizing that nothing really prepared you for this. We grow up believing in the comfort of happy endings, only to be met with the harsh reality that surviving often means pretending you're okay when you're not.
And perhaps that was the hardest part—not just surviving, but doing so quietly, without letting the weight show. Yet, through it all, we discover a strength we never knew we had, because even though it's hard, we keep moving. https://image.nostr.build/7b3729a84e088e712a457477975f2e4e673ed4437f2a9f84501a37b29d059e36.jpg


Some folks think the Earth is just 6,000 years old, but if you look at archaeological finds in Mesopotamia, you’ll see a way bigger story. Take the city of Ur in southern Iraq, for example. The Sumerians were way ahead of their time—around 4000 BC, they were already building this awesome drainage system using baked clay rings. These ring-drains helped move wastewater away from homes, kept flooding at bay, and made things a lot cleaner. This clever use of drainage really shows just how innovative the early Mesopotamian societies were and makes you rethink what you know about ancient history. https://image.nostr.build/164099c7ca81234e1a0a18909db8353eaa4dedcea8e0250fe5095867ef02a4de.jpg


Really cool mask


Canopic Shrine of king Tutankhamun❤
Egyptian Museum https://image.nostr.build/c7d0218c2db5e65deca0f7ea41807b0acd5b7839087093c5d8c0a60fb3fbd4ea.jpg


At the end of your journey, the best way to take home the essence of #Jinan is to pack a few souvenirs. Refreshing spring water tea🫖, the “Quancheng Rabbit King🐇,” an intangible cultural heritage project from #Shandong Province, and contemporary creative products inspired by the legends of Jinan’s distinguished figures, known as “Er An,” are all excellent choices! 🤩😉 #CultureOfJinan
(Source: Jinan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Photo by Shao Kai, Wang Qin) https://image.nostr.build/764996712b5041d9437592b504c2514a0f8b151fc7036ca5e4ba9def0dfd763d.jpg


The eye of the humpback whale nicknamed "Sweet Girl" seen up close by underwater photographer Rachel Moore between Tahiti and Mo'orea

The whale was mutilated by the propeller of a ferry a few days after the photo and died from its injuries.

Via Sylvain Tesson https://image.nostr.build/871ce17f0d8313433f5bd7b449ff38d72068fe91eef0d15c810c9815578dda42.jpg


A young Ms. Tina Knowles and her cousin, Wanda✨ When Beyoncé said “I Got this sh*+ from Tina!” This is what she meant!!!👑🌹 https://image.nostr.build/2e0ed4ec3bf18681d4a39efa56768aae304948c4654034e30c9cbe2552a3f927.jpg


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Ten Unknown Facts About #BMW
1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.
2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.
3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.
4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.
5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company
6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.
9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.
10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cultural icons, featured in films, music videos, and celebrated for their design and engineering excellence worldwide. https://image.nostr.build/fa92533e28b2ec6881b179d9c41be242a3b431d6afaf8d6abf8c701592632b0c.jpg


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Ten Unknown Facts About #BMW

1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.

2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.

3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.

4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.

5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company

6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.

7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.

8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.

9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.

10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cultural icons, featured in films, music videos, and pop culture. Notably, the BMW 7 Series was James Bond's car of choice in the 1997 movie "Tomorrow Never Dies," further solidifying the brand's association with luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology. The brand's presence in the entertainment industry has contributed to its image as a symbol of status and innovation. https://image.nostr.build/ad9e2fde9027778f6da755484f1b2b88c975d0d6bd4115ec356f4379823e8741.jpg


Corvin Castle, perched in Transylvania, Romania, is like a scene from a Gothic fairytale. Built in 1440 by the Hunyadi family, this castle once served as a stronghold against the Ottomans. Walking through its massive gates, you’ll find yourself exploring over 50 rooms filled with medieval art and tales of chivalry. The castle’s intricate restoration brings out its charm, while its connection to legends like Vlad the Impaler adds a layer of intrigue. Whether you're fascinated by its history or simply taken by its fairytale-like beauty, Corvin Castle offers a magical journey into Romania's past. https://image.nostr.build/00e605e0ba2c4eb9c56bf162da28fe85e4e918f27ec08b5321e10162521b58e2.jpg


What do you think is happening here. https://image.nostr.build/22bd31fb67276f0838647ca429112235122e349b4645e429f6f2c9366a6bc599.jpg


House on a bridge in Périgueux, France, built in 1347 (676 years ago)
It spent all those years balanced on a narrow corbelled wall.
(Photo credit to the original photographer) https://image.nostr.build/2c8538accbb91eb70ca5b5e64dee7ea22339532da7239944078c74ed9b80b1b5.jpg


“Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign language. Do not now look for the answers. They cannot now be given to you because you could not live them. It is a question of experiencing everything. At present you need to live the question. Perhaps you will gradually, without even noticing it, find yourself experiencing the answer, some distant day.”
Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet, 1902-1908.

Jens Ferdinand Willumsen - A Mountain Climber, 1912. https://image.nostr.build/1e6bb1a730e4beddd50a7806c5a5c23df292979ff4eeeb6fc97b44920ac0a042.jpg


Duntrune Castle, Scotland https://image.nostr.build/db2c435bd50783a2df5fc7ff9abb1b79f62ae0a11bf238f97b5e9363f390ceda.jpg


What technology or tool did they possess in the second century AD to be able to carve this statue on the hardest types of marble with such amazing precision? This is not possible unless they have advanced technologies. Now, despite the claim of technology and progress, we do not see such sculpture at the present time, https://image.nostr.build/ce7e6c04c3f817c2a46a12f93a4d01174617f8e997cc3310eac1e19c755887fa.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/859b50ddec1f70066be40cafee28e9cfea568a5a87e6072a432ae67dcaa509d6.jpg


"I can wait for you, but I can't expect you to choose me." https://image.nostr.build/7dd5de5c22c620328d6a0d8eeeb04ebd707aa7e0e2df295e80f116a89ffdd501.jpg


“Can you remember who you were,
before the world told you who
you should be.”

Charles Bukowski

Photo by David Peat, An Eye on the Street (Comforting Arm), Glasgow 1968 https://image.nostr.build/4c00e34e3dbbe3a8739bfb9883e7c63795ff9bbd56bfbd33d4b4774b56ff6d8d.jpg


Me listening to somebody vent and realizing they’re the problem. 😮 https://image.nostr.build/2406d46c1d04d3f05090bca79264480173c9de6bc461230d893b41215e2b6d7b.jpg


Black Coυple Celebrates 82 Years of Marriage — He’s 103 and She’s 100! https://image.nostr.build/6a7048fa995b37be94a5a0c3484e763e910101fb871b48dcd00c313ba3fa9282.jpg


Fall of the Rebel Angels, carved out of a single piece of marble in 1740 by Italian sculptor Agostino Fasolato, it depicts 60 fallen angels. https://image.nostr.build/e477b83474237932ccc3e5949aaab82deab33c2bb801f5e392f9cbdfbb26ef43.jpg


“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or de-humanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming.”

–Haim G. Ginott, Teacher and Child (1972)

Self-portrait by Richard Avedon https://image.nostr.build/34d97990243b024c344dc26d791feb9fb765df96b7d32bad1b5b22095c62649b.jpg


Intelligent note.


You’re not serious


This soldier lies there forever
This is a medieval skull, covered with (chain mail). This soldier died in the Battle of Visby in 1361. The dead were soon buried in a mass grave along with their equipment and armor, making this a rich archaeological site. It is now in the Gotland Museum in Sweden https://image.nostr.build/843de0aa90c0ab830fe7b49a349563c11178a3da9e02b54adfdc0e53cdafc942.jpg


When scientists were ranking animals, the warthog was in his holes so they ended up crowning the wrong guys.. king of the jungle title went to the lion and fastest went to the cheetah but both titles belong to the hog.

 Third title for the warthog is for reverse parking. Dude can reverse into a hole in the middle of a high speed chase 😂🤣 acceleration from zero is like a race car and brakes are instant.. i think its time we crown the right champions with all fairness.. if a cheetah can chase a hog and fail to catch it then we have a new champion, the V16 bi-turbo 6.5L AMG engine 🤣 https://image.nostr.build/26e9965c42b9a488898adb6849786a84731fe27c9cd10e4bfb00e2f24a4d98fd.jpg


You can die every day and still be alive. https://image.nostr.build/d422b6b26ae4869cef2c42171e1831dc6626a3e0635dbbc6cb4125e0ac3d46eb.jpg


This is the biggest preserved poop of a person that has ever been found. It was worn by a sick Viking in the 9th century AD and is now worth $39,000"".
The big, "precious" poop is officially called the Lloyds Bank Coprolite. The word "coprolite" just means old manure. This log is thought to be the biggest ever written down. It is 1,200 years old.
The 8-inch-long and 2-inch-wide specimen was found in 1972 by construction workers in York, northwest England, while they were building a Lloyds TSB office. The area was once ruled by Norse warriors. Its name comes from the bank Lloyds Bank. https://image.nostr.build/6b1580d58edef91fa7f360a3bbaed836f080b8a9b22775cb0372785bae2bd12f.jpg


Misery loves company. Don’t allow toxic people to make you feel bad for your purity 😩 https://image.nostr.build/e3cda70f65b59a29e56a179788d0a286b72648e7ec41036392e1784ce28d3cab.jpg


Sometimes letting go is the way to heal. https://image.nostr.build/7c47972a5582cb0e9bc239a16d73f413740d7eee989598bbe68059fbd54e77b9.jpg


Inside an igloo. This photo shows an Inuit woman and her family inside their igloo in the 1940s.

While depicted in popular culture as built from big "ice cubes", igloos primarily use compacted snow, which insulates and traps body heat, keeping the inside surprisingly warm even in freezing temperatures. These shelters can be cozy and effective, proving how resourceful people are at adapting to their environment. ❄

Snow is used because the air pockets trapped in it make it an insulator. On the outside, temperatures may be as low as −45 °C (−49 °F), but on the inside, the temperature may range from −7 to 16 °C (19 to 61 °F) when warmed by body heat alone. https://image.nostr.build/3882502d1376d820b2915dab163ca66f659983815d6a70da2108c73fe6346441.jpg


It has become clear to me that aging itself does not bring wisdom. It often brings regression to childishness, dependency, and bitterness over lost opportunities. Only those who are still intellectually, emotionally, spiritually growing inherit the richness of aging. ~James Hollis https://image.nostr.build/72cd85e052ba53ae0e38fccfecf91a5d4e1b96c7026251c2942f62ce0b79e3a3.jpg


Swallows nest inside the house!😼 https://image.nostr.build/7d3811adc782c8737ad7084ef61184f9fe82e01fcc9e7a6d77ee6a1061eaa44b.jpg


27 years ago, someone impaled a 60 pound pumpkin on the top of a spire at Cornell University in the middle of the night. It was over 170 feet off the ground. To this day, no one really knows who did it, why, and how this was accomplished without anyone noticing.

History of the Tower: McGraw Tower is a masonry clock tower located on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The tower was known as Library Tower when it was first built in 1891.

The Prank Story: On October 8, 1997, passersby noticed a pumpkin on top of the tower's spire. Because of the danger involved in retrieving it, administrators decided to leave it until it rotted and fell off. However, the pumpkin rapidly dried out in the cold air and remained on the tower until it was removed with a crane on March 13, 1998 https://image.nostr.build/f437fe42945cee01bfbaacba4f36f9a3715158640d9fdc912bb8f641ca6e7a46.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/84b7fcdee851d774cece706170c4666714b4a609d261016d06bdd67717ec13cd.jpg


“To hold our tongues when everyone is gossiping, to smile without hostility at people and institutions, to compensate for the shortage of love in the world with more love in small, private matters; to be more faithful in our work, to show greater patience, to forgo the cheap revenge obtainable from mockery and criticism: all these are things we can do.”

–Hermann Hesse

Photo by Martin Hesse https://image.nostr.build/6fd07eab390a8f54947151436f04c65aabb5d1c8184faa058f74d1cc5c84abc3.jpg


The hardest pill I had to swallow this year was learning that no matter how good you could be to somebody, no matter how much you love them, they can and will turn their backs on you. It’s a painful truth that not everyone will value the love and loyalty you offer. Sometimes, the ones you cherish the most are the ones who hurt you the deepest. But in this harsh lesson, I also learned that their actions are a reflection of them, not you. It’s a reminder to protect your heart and to only invest in those who truly deserve your kindness.

✍🏻 Worth Sharing https://image.nostr.build/52bd9d60f7f8159550efe602c5f7b2e5be613d62bdcb72cf42adb125630674c6.jpg


If I could give you one piece of advice to hold in your heart, it would be to appreciate every second you have with the things that you love; be they places, objects, or people.... Because there is a last time for everything and you don't always know that it's the last time when you're in it.
There will be a last time you see a sunrise, a last time you taste ice-cream and a last time you smell a rose.  There will be a last time you enter every room, a last time you hold every pet, and a last time you hear a loved one's voice.
Sometimes we know we're in those moments and we can savour every second of them - but so often we don't know until that moment is gone and it's too late to go back and relive it.
So hold onto those moments while you have them.... live inside them.... appreciate them to their fullest every time so you'll never regret taking them for granted one day when they're gone.

Ranata Suzuki
Art: Al Art.G https://image.nostr.build/709ad0a865f5100280ccf35a380e4af01e63c7a88525731e21a73bcbee123575.jpg


"Where do I run? When everything feels so heavy. https://image.nostr.build/392545a7d125ca2bb095afbd69758a3a639c76f0815ac50bc2e2ea565952663d.jpg


NO MILK PLEASE 🦔🦔🦔… If you see me in your garden, I appreciate food (unsalted raw meat, such as minced meat, I also love cat food but not fish) and I need water. Please don’t give me milk that would cause stomach problems and I could die. Please don’t use insecticides or traps. I'm inoffensive and help in your garden because I feed on insects that attack your veggies. My species is disappearing, please help us to stay alive 😘 https://image.nostr.build/8660d5e194bfaf8cb9585ca841efbe3b06a948f31eb0d7bd0c2e241b57ec479a.jpg


I’m here now yesterday we had a power shortage the light was gone dor some few hours until the light management came and fix it https://image.nostr.build/d72ffa85cb25bbe9a29bc81522cd982e40e0b4c9c10769347ef161f3fd336d7c.jpg


A man is rich, whose heart is light,
Whose pleasures are simple, and his joys in sight,
He finds delight, in nature's gentle breeze,
And sunshine warms his soul, with effortless ease.

His wealth is measured, not in gold or might,
But in the beauty, of a peaceful night,
A walk in the woods, a book by the fire,
These are the treasures, that his heart desires.

He is the richest, who can find delight,
In the smallest pleasures, that life brings to sight,
A child's laughter, a friend's warm embrace,
These are the riches, that fill his heart with grace.

So let us not be fooled, by wealth's disguise,
For true richness lies, in a heart that's wise,
That finds joy in the simple things,
And treasures love, above all earthly rings. https://image.nostr.build/d65ab2e1e86cd3fa2ccc2b193d1d2c35ec78326b39740e2754ec737e32086a2b.jpg


Don't be afraid of losing people.
Be afraid of losing yourself by trying to please everyone around you. https://image.nostr.build/da70502629a6aa1f7856a289c9d05ed557c53584253b5d4490bfb37c31e18203.jpg


I'm thankful that 2.8 million people like or follow art by teen artist Sarah Wall. ❤ My new work, "Ocean Glide", will be featured at an art show/auction. Part of the auction proceeds will go to Sarah Wall's Art to Heart Foundation to support children with Autism and other special needs.
#childprodigy #childartprodigy #ArtToHeart #sarahwallart #SarahWallArtToHeart #SarahWall #artistsarahwall #Nature'sExpressionism #nature #naturelovers #natureisbeautiful Daniel Wall Guili Zhang Wall
 #surrealism #surrealart #fantasyart #fantasy #wildlife  #wildanimals #wildlifeart #sealife #turtle #turtleart https://image.nostr.build/740ce38951c8bba0fadfd59281633146721b87a66bf2acfcf302fdbb31269f2f.jpg


In the morning, the rays of sunlight spill over the mountains and rivers, transforming the scenic area of Ulan Butong in Inner Mongolia into a golden wonderland.

In this picturesque setting, a herd of horses gallops through the river, sending water splashing into the air. The splashes resemble strokes of natural ink, blending harmoniously with the glowing sunrise to create a vivid scene. #ChinaSeen https://image.nostr.build/1273dcb9b9c5810f3470b1429cc17217077ca0894c646c58a3370cc38695c6f6.jpg https://image.nostr.build/387121d705a9b867f01d4c4738337e191e91e0d20a48b7ee35cb2be004a73dce.jpg https://image.nostr.build/ff109b1df5ee628da47f7dd63ff15b6d302407c691ec74c64ad548894dec6679.jpg


My neighbor trippin hard 🥴
they have gone too far😳👀 https://image.nostr.build/a3077b1288859bad884d97218ff8925da5727cf0f46a8d43630d74ba5d8e6130.jpg


In the millions of different things and ideas to come up with you choose cuck really?


I'm at a point in my life where I am okay with people not liking me.
I am okay with people not understanding my part of the story.
I don't owe anyone any explanation.
I am here to live my life.
I choose to NOT be bound by the shackles of "what people think".
I choose peace.
I choose my truth.
I choose myself.
Over and again. https://image.nostr.build/c268ac8bec1f8890f7343ee603fd8a8b6b38379ea6fb951b802781acf781e7d1.jpg


All excuses are false, who wants can. ♡

Artwork by, Quint Buchholz. https://image.nostr.build/6d1b7a83fde7c85982fc59656575f7ae94b1d2a5d0c0e56afd4a86a59d1ff75a.jpg


“There is a kind of sadness that comes from knowing too much, from seeing the world as it truly is. It is the sadness of understanding that life is not a grand adventure, but a series of small, insignificant moments, that love is not a fairy tale, but a fragile, fleeting emotion, that happiness is not a permanent state, but a rare, fleeting glimpse of something we can never hold onto. And in that understanding, there is a profound loneliness, a sense of being cut off from the world, from other people, from oneself.”

–Virginia Woolf
English Writer
~ 1882 - 1941 ~ https://image.nostr.build/5d4786cb3480e876536d1bd82a6dd27880073b6a63b1d276ef4d74c82493af68.jpg


1967 Oldsmobile 70-X Toronado https://image.nostr.build/13d1eb5c403f80c696e445d7130da8361aa090fae49038d0859690625cde58df.jpg


The first time Annabelle was ever afraid!!! 🤣🤣🤣 https://image.nostr.build/55ab94d6eba312ea59938865d2b37287e1ff2e5be044f172ce578275922efd90.jpg


The BEAUTY . .
   🩶🧡🤎 https://image.nostr.build/d9641c9687f0f0cb815206727acc5200822d45ca5570c03399d1c64e7922038f.jpg


Really good picture


This wonderful work of art is inspired by The Matrix and Da-at.❤ https://image.nostr.build/c0ffd1f2ad86262f13ca1a98689819ecfa9c1a18ef02ad6b74fa7560d95b6a21.jpg


Please don't talk to me about patience, you don't know how many things I wait for, you don't know about the long moments as I watch the clocks move slowly, you don't know about the wishes I wait to fulfill, how many trials I endure to the point that I fear I'll get used to them, don't ask me about my endurance because I endure unbearable absurdities every day, I overcome situations that if they happened to you, I might end your life immediately, I overcome personal, hurtful details that push me to collapse, I overcome the disappointments of friends, those I trusted and who let me down severely and who deliberately hurt me, you don't know how many times I overcame anxiety attacks to appear calm in front of you, you don't know how many times I overcame feelings of loss, longing, and yearning, even sadness, regret, and self-flagellation, all these feelings that I keep in fear of appearing extremely fragile and weak in front of someone, and please don't talk to me about war and challenge.. I am always at war, with myself that searches for any opportunity to escape from the world and from my reality in continuing life normally, a war against my fears of the future Disturbed and shaken, a very harsh reality, responsibilities and endless pressure, I am just a beautiful image in front of you, you do not know the truth of the matter, you do not know what is happening behind the scenes. https://image.nostr.build/2754bef7802ee3768c9db30cf1ecdc41487cfc756bde12c3b372dd5fe2ed8301.jpg


That was not his job. He did all he could


Mary Shelley once said: "The history of villains is much more entertaining than that of heroes, because monsters are not born, they are created. They do not emerge from emptiness or darkness of their own accord, but are shaped by circumstances, by the wounds of the world around them. They reflect the depths of human pain, rejection, loneliness, misunderstanding. A hero is defined by his acts of bravery, but a villain is the result of a heart that was once pure and ended up corrupted. Monsters, in their tragedy, show us what could happen to us all, if the world were to turn its back on us." https://image.nostr.build/b8bd39af6caaaac18e9ad1ff8ed0677901b2f7ca791e3400bfb923e2cd51405b.jpg


You just need to find a nice spot and appreciate life☮ https://image.nostr.build/37ca4ebe4eebd74df5c8266dd2a82f699c81cf9ab05aca695998a10fdd989147.jpg


Don't worry, one day we're gonna sit together and say; “it was hard, but we made it” https://image.nostr.build/c54c60b1fb953919536a1905b26c84682bd3fccee641755a236722bbace25e04.jpg


Ich habe eine Frage an dich: Was ist, wenn es besser wird, als du es dir je hättest vorstellen können? Was ist, wenn all die Veränderungen, die du gerade in deinem Leben vornimmst, zu etwas führen, das schöner ist, als du es dir je hättest vorstellen können? Ja, es kann schiefgehen, ja, es kann in die falsche Richtung laufen, aber es könnte sich auch in ein wunderschönes Wunder verwandeln! Deshalb bitte ich dich: Wenn du das nächste Mal zu viel nachdenkst oder an etwas zweifelst, stell dir vor, was wäre, wenn die Dinge besser laufen würden, als du es dir je vorstellen könntest! Denn das könnten sie! Denk positiv, denn das Negativdenken zieht Negatives an! 🫵🏾 https://image.nostr.build/b1fa1b0fbc0c20296e72c190aa7e1450f7bc43e17eabeb59f709f84ad207b683.jpg


They started their new rock group called "Hiss" https://image.nostr.build/322166638ada73f5adaf98ef376c54f7629ccc3f5ae27e190250ef0a07f0c5b7.jpg


The most difficult lesson I’ve faced as an adult is the unending need to survive, regardless of how broken I feel inside.

It doesn’t matter if my heart is aching, if I’m mourning the loss of someone I love, or if I’m too tired to even get out of bed.
Life doesn’t wait for me to catch my breath.
It keeps moving forward, indifferent to my pain, and I’m left with no choice but to push through, even when every part of me is screaming for a moment of rest.

But what’s even harder is realizing that no one truly prepares you for this. We grow up believing in the comfort of happy endings, only to be met with the harsh reality that survival often means pretending you’re okay when you’re not.
And maybe that’s the hardest part—not just surviving, but doing so quietly, without letting the weight of it show. Yet, through it all, we find strength we never knew we had, because despite the heaviness, we keep moving.

Sona Rajput

𝜕𝛳𝛼𝐵𝜔

Art: Pinterest https://image.nostr.build/b95e05582f7bb4c8020a0591efc3f9aedfb3146069d9af2b3f5613f75d8d5bc6.jpg


Nikola Tesla advocated for the significance of consuming sun-derived foods to resonate with its radiant energy. Through his literary works, he elucidated that plants grown under solar influence encapsulate this energy, providing the most substantial energy reserve. Fundamentally, fruits consist of sunlight-infused minerals. Consequently, plant consumption translates to absorbing sunlight and replenishing our bodies with immense, unadulterated energy. Awareness of solar energy's impact on our intrinsic luminescence is paramount, as empirical evidence substantiates the luminescent properties of human cells.
Love and Light,
Michelle Price https://image.nostr.build/5d7ba1770fbf2d7f0add038c1f4bbe61edd8207512138c2815b5ca3bb5635a85.jpg


And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about. ~Haruki Murakami

(Book: Kafka on the Shore https://amzn.to/3BJjpAT [ad])

(Art: Painting by Jim Musil) https://image.nostr.build/d79b66d1c137b2eba215fe8dc0b96ac590c68bedd114dfbc1c30b61568b55b0c.jpg


The sunken city of Baiae, off the western coast of Italy, remained hidden beneath the sea for over 1,700 years. Once a lavish retreat for Roman elites, including Julius Caesar, Nero, and Hadrian, Baiae was known for its luxurious villas and temples. Pliny the Younger lived here, and the city stood as a symbol of Roman opulence. Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Baiae, like Pompeii and Herculaneum, was partly submerged. Rediscovered centuries later, it continues to offer a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Rome, preserved beneath the waves. https://image.nostr.build/17399129735cee83300d284ec80a3905ff4bf51aa85a56a28217a737810e47d8.jpg


The trip is gonna take me home. https://image.nostr.build/4c0a428a1774d33364eb0ecd3ad8eff0a398867cdcc4d42855ae9dc5e2c941ca.jpg


This is the preserved body of Xin Zhui, a Chinese noblewoman of the Han Dynasty who lived c. 217 – c. 168 BC. At almost 2,200 years old, her body is one of the best preserved ancient mummies ever found.

Xin Zhui was a wealthy noblewoman who lived a lavish lifestyle, which included plenty of food and drink. Her health suffered, and at the age of about 50 she died of a heart attack. After her death, she was buried in four sealed coffins buried beneath charcoal and white clay. Xin Zhui's body was found in the fourth innermost coffin. It was wrapped in 20 layers of silk and lay in an acidic fluid that had preserved her corpse.

The first of her four coffins was painted black, the colour of death and the underworld; the second coffin was painted with clouds, animals and deities on a black background; the third coffin was painted red with depictions of devine animals; the final innermost coffin had a silk banner placed on top of it depicting heaven, Earth and the netherworld.

Workers discovered the tomb when they were digging an air raid shelter for a hospital in
Changsha, Hunan Province, in 1968. By 1972 the tomb had been excavated and an autopsy was performed by doctors at Hunan Provincial Medical Institute. The body was so well preserved that the limbs could flex at the joints and Type A blood was found in her veins.

1,400 artefacts were discovered in the tomb, including food, plates, makeup, toiletries, wooden figurines representing servants, and a wardrobe containing silk garments. These were for her use in the afterlife… https://image.nostr.build/eb317425d6edfd1b30bcd4d7523ad98faed6058b60d9d1d9dffc8e1e82d6b83b.jpg https://image.nostr.build/2281c62f8b493ed3cafbf3763ddc4772d3a8ae0abaf9911b3b8607c6fd56a4f6.jpg


“You will meet many people with dominant personalities: the loud ones, the disruptive ones, those who have had their claims failed in your territory and anywhere else they have set foot. This is the blueprint of a predator. Predators prey on gentleness, calm, serenity, sweetness and positive things which they perceive as weakness. Whatever is happy and peaceful, they consider weakness. It is not your job to change these people, but it is your job to show them that your peace and gentleness are not the same as weakness. I always look fragile and delicate but the important thing is, I'm not fragile and I'm not delicate. I am very gentle but I can show you that the gentle also has poison. I compare myself to silk. People considered silk weak but silk handkerchiefs could protect the wearer from gunshots. There are plenty of people who will want to be friends with you if you fit the description of what they consider weak; predators want to have friends they can dominate because it makes them feel powerful and important. The truth is that predators lack strength and courage. You are the strong one, and you are the brave one. I have lost many friends due to the fact that when they tried to rip me off, they couldn't. They accused me of cheating; I'm not cheating, I'm just made of silk. They are the ones who are stupid and mistake gentleness and justice for weakness. There are many more predators in this world, so I want you to be made of silk. You are silk. "
― C JoyBell C. https://image.nostr.build/46c3897f22d48259d9ab72d5e1cee1acd38b2396e8470468cf6844cba6c60af8.jpg


Block him —,
It doesn't matter what he's up to anymore.

Stop checking his social media and re-reading old messages.

He’s shown he doesn’t care about you, so why keep wasting your energy on him?

Your life is about you now, so focus on your goals, chase your dreams, and enjoy your freedom.

Don’t keep yourself stuck in a mental prison over a relationship that didn’t work out.

You deserve someone who values and respects you.

👉 Follow for more story ✍
👉 Visit my page Diana Diana 💛🥀 https://image.nostr.build/d0f4bb2e60dd890626ac96391b26a6443fe6d59f8e5107c8e1c6ac1eaac4b3b5.jpg


Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day. It isn't about having a perfect life, but about finding joy in the little things, cultivating gratitude, and focusing on the positives, even in challenging times. While circumstances can influence our mood, true happiness comes from within-it's an attitude that allows us to see the beauty in imperfections and to appreciate what we have rather than what we lack. By choosing to embrace a mindset of happiness, we empower ourselves to live more fulfilling lives, regardless of the ups and downs that come our way. Happiness is not something to chase; it's something to create from the inside out. https://image.nostr.build/0af90dc9da2e9ff6ae83401a54edac6bf402dc47b82e23a22c80b63224752089.jpg


When u spend the night at somebody house and they don't give u a blanket 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://image.nostr.build/b5884fcdded645da3582ccacece83bdc0b58f08b9558f4f975133f0d95e1a5f9.jpg


“Never revenge, let them realise.” https://image.nostr.build/9d2823080b2261cd46987ccad68a7ffd47db9abc5dea1c3adc3708ead78c2f6a.jpg


Ice tea https://image.nostr.build/da7607ea2dc1da34e8a271a0ea384c376183a1e9e91815dc87d073e1d020d0d2.jpg


It’s a trap https://image.nostr.build/cdf0c9f81e0acee28563d33811dd766fce1bf5eb188532fc0a1afb1a280dfc27.jpg


the vegetables in my freezer watching me grab pizza rolls again https://image.nostr.build/7a4e4379763bcdafc15970bb9a2d39262ab508661cfc75cd5d01a06cd981d846.jpg


Once you grow up, you realize you don’t want to be crazy in love.

You want to be calm in love,
stable in love, patient in love,
understood in love, safe in love.
Your partner should give you peace of mind and reassurance, not constant little heart attacks and high anxiety ..🤍 https://image.nostr.build/1682f4fe38a011d7bdb1f2a3e62bf696f2b2f567c734889bd44eda65587cc0f7.jpg


You ruin your life by tolerating it. At the end of the day you should be excited to be alive. When you settle for anything less than what you innately desire, you destroy the possibility that lives inside of you, and in that way you cheat both yourself and the world of your potential. The next Michelangelo could be sitting behind a Macbook right now writing an invoice for paperclips, because it pays the bills, or because it is comfortable, or because he can tolerate it. Do not let this happen to you. Do not ruin your life this way. Life and work, and life and love, are not irrespective of each other. They are intrinsically linked. We have to strive to do extraordinary work, we have to strive to find extraordinary love. Only then will we tap into an extraordinarily blissful life. ~Bianca Sparacino. https://image.nostr.build/11a1e8cb825641341cc6d861abb14a59cf3ffc3fd4ebc53c914a36af8926ac41.jpg


How would you rate Bobby’s BMW bath 🚗😂
#mitmakmotors @boBobby Petkov https://image.nostr.build/4ead771d62b0ddaa4614d52876edad8a49d9de1796ea73a7afd6d1131f5d5179.jpg


“When everyone leaves, your mother will still be there.” https://image.nostr.build/079df3e3d9f32a5b38b2cbbd1d7cd1ed39811e5a01d0d23cbc29b5ae9e562200.jpg


🤠 https://image.nostr.build/22be55cfe03d6244818126a2ddcd49f19949803144da1e25b46e351d4fad3977.jpg


        when i finally met the person who
       hates seeing me cry‚ treats me well‚
         gives me assurance and time and
       is always there for me when i lose
                  myself. the war is over. 🖤
 https://image.nostr.build/160e496e4764bf57f0c12682dc1c45adcad106b6a28f1f54babf0c53847e8310.jpg


https://image.nostr.build/5daad3cc9d8d0b26a1e9893fc96766821b1ec79b9f90493e5d79935be9561d0e.jpg  nostr:note1zkpj2thgm0kwaw64d5z2a3w364zka9d2n8u2n7sjj3au4qjesyeqzqj9zg


For being a just shadow and two dandelions, that is a surprisingly unnerving image


"The heart was made to be broken. Time and time again, it shatters into pieces that can never fully be put back together. Each break leaves a scar, a reminder that no matter how much you try to shield yourself, pain finds a way in. It's inescapable, and you’re left to carry the fragments of what was once whole, wondering if love is nothing more than the prelude to inevitable suffering." — Oscar Wilde https://image.nostr.build/736dffe41aadcda6f7623ce5f02a2e849949e8a24785a281238c8827e9a1c978.jpg


Value of true friend. https://image.nostr.build/f08fc5617b9a5480ab6fc76ef7e090ec4bdb21cffb5fca7d4044596c19775fe9.jpg


Walk towards your dreams, and never look back. https://image.nostr.build/f97cb9f335d1d8bbb56482b3c4e70f62a9be47ca9cb852455d40c39004d4b4ea.jpg


Earlier this evening in Byward…..felt like I was in a Van Gogh painting

ig: noahdixon https://image.nostr.build/77acac2485fe7466ad0db4cc2a451e60c30d1ddafd676ee3d65ba1f7abf2c2ce.jpg https://image.nostr.build/3e11d07de8afde9769a20142a9fa4c1148c1bb11e06b37829f18bef0d106a585.jpg


"Genesis", Oil on canvas by Matthew Cornell https://image.nostr.build/73f9deac120e4b6c1bc2c4ec2836aff41a0ece92e847f437108e86b3f049d5aa.jpg


Missing you isn’t the hardest part, it’s accepting that you’re never coming back. https://image.nostr.build/019181d1e9b78d47a6fadf5bb422b95e3589a0a16f1e18b8365800c942c17522.jpg


sometimes, you just need to find a nice spot and appreciate life. https://image.nostr.build/a091ccb93b01114dd2cdaf78c3add78fc36067ce7290bdb12fee7518be375597.jpg


🖤🖤 https://image.nostr.build/e48fd14191bdb893a6656f9742307e54b5ceb0e050065a14548cf9c77042a928.jpg


"The weight of unspoken words is heavier than any burden we carry. It is the weight of things left unsaid, of emotions buried deep, of truths hidden away in the dark corners of our minds.

And as that weight grows, it begins to crush us, to suffocate us, until we are no longer able to speak, no longer able to express the things we need to say, the things that could free us from the prison of our own silence.🦋🥀
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-Alice Walker
~🎨Pinterest https://image.nostr.build/b1df1f579b552d8c834df3c6798473bff3327b51acbc55afc1479844d25fbb64.jpg


We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma, and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

(Book: Peace Is Every Step https://amzn.to/3ZPbKuY [ad])

(Art: Photograph by Hugo Antunez) https://image.nostr.build/c79d51f19314a0c97984a24ea83822e18edcbe48617f1fe49ef889d8f6f7232c.jpg


How beautiful it is!

Night skies over Norway 🇳🇴. https://image.nostr.build/39b264920f9c343fd53a6e30d70d5f3e9b158c00fb8886b96ff0be37b3033239.jpg


“There is a kind of sadness that comes from knowing too much, from seeing the world as it truly is. It is the sadness of understanding that life is not a grand adventure, but a series of small, insignificant moments, that love is not a fairy tale, but a fragile, fleeting emotion, that happiness is not a permanent state, but a rare, fleeting glimpse of something we can never hold onto. And in that understanding, there is a profound loneliness, a sense of being cut off from the world, from other people, from oneself.”

~Virginia Woolf https://image.nostr.build/6f57fd84459675cc8bc9c6dff775f49818f4dec2df862c5223551940859deaac.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.

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Source: Misattributed to F. Scott Fitzgerald, original source unidentified.

Art: Photograph by Saul Leiter https://image.nostr.build/abf7d9254b11165b968c3b33b960446b09175395c2a8cc93b8ee9f9f1ef63545.jpg


why do i always receive pain when all i wanted is to give love 💔
Why do i suffer the most 🥺 https://image.nostr.build/e3c80d72c8dd29be7d666366d1f993523555575f20a7b087a937ce51e3aa68b4.jpg


"Sometimes sorry isn’t enough when the damage is already done. https://image.nostr.build/04dd716c3c3eb9e64897d55e43c152ddd09a4c24ab2f86037e88e8dabe4fa79a.jpg


Jim Carrey once said, "My dad could have been a great comedian, but I didn't think that was possible for him." Instead of following his passion, he made a conservative decision and landed a secure job as an accountant. However, when I was 12, he was laid off from that safe job, and our family had to do everything they could to survive. That experience taught me something profound: even if you play it safe, you can fail. You can fail at something you don't like. So why not take a chance on what you really love? That's what I learned from my father. It's not just about what life can offer, it's about what you're willing to pursue, without fear of failure. Because the biggest risk is not trying." https://image.nostr.build/2c8579b809632bbb667c2c20e92635b3d3452c3f80bd51290f0f34df28df4663.jpg


This is not real am sorry


Both guavas are hanging together on the same branch of the same tree. One of them is already ripe, while the other may need more time to ripen. Nature conveys an important lesson through these guavas.

When we observe others around us achieving success while we have not, it does not mean we are unsuccessful. It simply indicates that the right time for us has not yet arrived.

Therefore, we must hold on, be patient, and not give in to frustration. We might only be a few days away from reaching our own ripened state.

Remember, our time will come as well, but it requires patience and perseverance. https://image.nostr.build/8606fa91b76822e51a97db939d5d10abea137eaa173433799955e06cba43b8de.jpg


I think this Hardwood floor wants to hurt me.. 😱 https://image.nostr.build/2b6034394b3a46fa7e08c5ad5aed475f46d5fc3c719ea612ca24d5e7cc07eb28.jpg


"I Trust Dogs More Than I Trust Humans." - DMX 🙏🏽 https://image.nostr.build/5b60492ad3b55561b1b3e55715bb27d40a5c4bdd9d73a71fb35b320f372d9619.jpg


As we grow older, we realize staying at home is the best choice. https://image.nostr.build/81b203f5dad77314c1a3f79e9aca8d4dadbb6c8e2f23a9f66861a025801d4dd8.jpg


The peace of not knowing everything. https://image.nostr.build/74201eda130688024bdab8e97ee5c146969ee8bdcb519d2903856540c9a33d36.jpg


* When choosing a woman who works, you have to accept that she can't handle the house.
*If you have chosen a housewife who can take care of you and fully manage your household, you have to accept that she is not earning money.
* If you choose an obedient woman, you must accept that she depends on you and you must ensure her life.
* If you decide to be with a strong woman, you have to accept that she is tough and she has her own opinion.
* If you choose a beautiful woman, then you will have to accept big expenses.
* If you decide to be with a successful woman, you must understand that she has character and has her own goals and ambitions.
There are no such things as perfect. Everyone has their own riddle, which makes us unique.
Stop and think 😉... —
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Remember, the right person will never be tired of you. https://image.nostr.build/15ef6c67889e31b06b73ea91e6725ec987f605195359f9711d93d507fd68d0af.jpg


Happiness is state of mind. https://image.nostr.build/be8c6041eb4a265ebdb857b5fde19551228c1b261342f301f160b3c3b8adba62.jpg


Your long distance relationship 😹 https://image.nostr.build/e42abdb92fb7ec736d82adf104d3afaf165ea1c5afdbfa607b6110fd1a57aa21.jpg


Don’t be disappointed if people refuse to help you. Remember the words that Albert Einstein said:
“I am thankful to all those who said NO. Because of them, I did it myself.”

Having unrealistic expectations is believed to be poison for our relationship, career, happiness and life in general. The best way to avoid disappointment is to not expect anything from anyone! ❤☀ https://image.nostr.build/22a12aa37d4e04cd60a712eb1f02d8d8325d648b18d19e07ace028c17155cde3.jpg


Be smart. No one cares about your efforts, only the results. https://image.nostr.build/e36a1cf0cc58327440590db189b6ad796c4c5819a48cec899e5fcd2a177185ac.jpg


One of the hardest goodbyes is to happen when we love someone and at the same time see that it is impossible to build a healthy relationship with them.

Staying means to continue waiting for changes that won't come, tolerating actions that hurt us, accepting the minimum effort, losing ourselves in the attempt not to lose it.

We know walking away will hurt, but it will be the road to healing. Instead, staying will continue to open the wound more and more.

Sometimes you choose to leave, not because of lack of love towards this person, but because it is your own love that makes you take care of yourself, and with love you leave. 🥀🥀🥀🥀🌹🌹🌹🌹 https://image.nostr.build/7d72b38b86499fd1f866a7f5660eebb76f6ec2dcd4646029f257a6659cd239d9.jpg


Political apathy


Remember, you asked for growth. Don't be surprised when life challenges you. https://image.nostr.build/e61c5af01454c445d5040e8ed90a967a1103a7a7e61b4ac71c7291fbd3cf4366.jpg


Clouds in the shape of a portal..in Tennessee. shows a circular cloud formation with the sun shining through, creating a ring of light. This is likely a result of a rare weather phenomenon called a "fallstreak hole", also known as a "hole punch cloud".
It occurs when the water droplets in the cloud are supercooled, meaning they are below freezing but haven't yet frozen into ice crystals. When something disturbs the cloud, like an airplane passing through, it can cause the supercooled droplets to freeze rapidly, falling out of the cloud and leaving a hole. https://image.nostr.build/7fbe7a8aa9a67294995119b62f14934e27b355df1daf39ba21f670dd4b2eb388.jpg https://image.nostr.build/15d092c99d40b65ec6280eeb5e32ea903cb8b6928cba38e102efb94001b44fe0.jpg https://image.nostr.build/37af792e2d027310108104f169866d33dcf34e5d0be447dc7b1d2adae738d13e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/8f9c75124379b6dc85d82eaf1cb1c1e78e3f38aa38af42dea8548afe3c02e0a6.jpg


The most difficult lesson I’ve faced as an adult is the unending need to survive, regardless of how broken I feel inside.
It doesn’t matter if my heart is aching, if I’m mourning the loss of someone I love, or if I’m too tired to even get out of bed. Life doesn’t wait for me to catch my breath. It keeps moving forward, indifferent to my pain, and I’m left with no choice but to push through, even when every part of me is screaming for a moment of rest.
But what’s even harder is realizing that no one truly prepares you for this. We grow up believing in the comfort of happy endings, only to be met with the harsh reality that survival often means pretending you’re okay when you’re not. And maybe that’s the hardest part—not just surviving, but doing so quietly, without letting the weight of it show. Yet, through it all, we find strength we never knew we had, because despite the heaviness, we keep moving
— LJ Blossoms. https://image.nostr.build/e97906108bb960a616c8ccfe89ae2d62c67d4af5093f00b687b57f7c5b33847d.jpg


Hippo Table by Derek Pearce.

This is Awesome Derek https://image.nostr.build/c7e62332d13cebd20aece677f13d668b3047a9a6f9d2044446478b6a1a1c58ac.jpg


G.M foreigners https://image.nostr.build/760ca0eadb34a7e1bb5eb22a549492fec779f9c2c948c4ef0dfcf5c54b336f6f.jpg


Can i be honest with you heaven is not humans that’s why God brought us here


"Some people survive and talk about it. Some people survive and go silent. Some people survive and create. Everyone deals with unimaginable pain in their own way, and everyone is entitled to that, without judgement. So the next time you look at someone’s life covetously, remember…you may not want to endure what they are enduring right now, at this moment, whilst they sit so quietly before you, looking like a calm ocean on a sunny day. Remember how vast the ocean’s boundaries are. Whilst somewhere the water is calm, in another place in the very same ocean, there is a colossal storm." - Nikita Gill https://image.nostr.build/2758368778eaf45dcb5b67000a0592edb54b3c05a4ce16744691cf8f5be5e347.jpg


You’re back?


“A Girl Smiling At Me”
Me: https://image.nostr.build/a4b13438334a50917245b8182c582f2526ab8a9b3a8f54f2a1a906c6b4abb77d.jpg


Views https://image.nostr.build/bbf5ebb86a3809e7a703999a455122fc24da18249ea948369723c8a43c3b0392.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/37e96db317173e2ebcc05c7834f50edc265651e81a44b5fd9c96e722c41523e8.jpg


A man is rich, whose heart is light,
Whose pleasures are simple, and his joys in sight,
He finds delight, in nature's gentle breeze,
And sunshine warms his soul, with effortless ease.

His wealth is measured, not in gold or might,
But in the beauty, of a peaceful night,
A walk in the woods, a book by the fire,
These are the treasures, that his heart desires.

He is the richest, who can find delight,
In the smallest pleasures, that life brings to sight,
A child's laughter, a friend's warm embrace,
These are the riches, that fill his heart with grace.

So let us not be fooled, by wealth's disguise,
For true richness lies, in a heart that's wise,
That finds joy in the simple things,
And treasures love, above all earthly rings.

- Unknown https://image.nostr.build/0150b835b1cae71e975fff4856fa04c07db8779ce5eeb9feeb00573e2a3383dd.jpg


"One of the most difficult goodbyes occurs when we love a person and, at the same time, we see that it is not possible to build a healthy relationship by their side. It is a moment of deep introspection, where the heart and mind are debating between staying or leaving.

Well, staying would imply continuing to wait for changes that do not arrive, tolerating actions that hurt us, accepting the slightest effort, losing ourselves in the attempt not to lose it. Sometimes, hope ties us to unsustainable situations. We cling to the idea that things will improve, but the reality is that it doesn't always happen that way. Courage is in recognizing when it's time to let go and let go.

We know that leaving will hurt; but it will be the route that will lead us to heal. The pain of farewell is inevitable, but it is also the first step towards healing. By moving away from what hurts us, we allow our wounds to heal. It is an act of self-love and self-care.

Instead, staying alone will continue to open the wound more and more. Remaining in a toxic or unsatisfactory relationship prolongs the suffering. Every day we spend in that situation, the wound deepens. It's like we're tearing an open wound over and over again.

Sometimes you choose to leave, not for lack of love for that person, but for your self-love that moves you to take care of yourself. And with love you leave. The decision to leave is not an act of lack of love for the other person, but an act of love for oneself. That is to say: "I love myself enough not to allow myself to continue suffering." And in that self-love, we find the strength to say goodbye, be in PEACE and move forward.

Remember that every farewell is an opportunity to grow, learn and transform yourself. Sometimes, the greatest act of love is to let go of what no longer nourishes us, to give space to new experiences."

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The problem in middle life, when the body has reached its climax of power and begins to decline, is to identify yourself, not with the body, which is falling away, but with the consciousness of which it is a vehicle. This is something I learned from myths. What am I? Am I the bulb that carries the light? Or am I the light of which the bulb is a vehicle?

One of the psychological problems in growing old is the fear of death. People resist the door of death. But this body is a vehicle of consciousness, and if you can identify with the consciousness, you can watch this body go like an old car. There goes the fender, there goes the tire, one thing after another— but it’s predictable. And then, gradually, the whole thing drops off, and consciousness, rejoins consciousness. It is no longer in this particular environment.

~Joseph Campbell https://image.nostr.build/970b021b19f174c8b6459d8a4a30f123c74bcfae8b180e80c5e28e77373d655c.jpg


As we grow older, we realize staying at home is the best choice. https://image.nostr.build/6f897eaa3cf4a1df86e88c9379d495bc67b943d65b8364d675863a94efee5b3d.jpg


TRUTH nostr:note15ynjepw2shvkwgw4e6n40mw6rur4fmezkg5mdyxlwkcxf6ta82fqnvksh9


Who betrays you once, will betray you a thousand times.
There is no need to drink the whole sea to realize that it’s salty. https://image.nostr.build/7b37b0f902b462475a3bf7b447b8e85ec3e09c5bc8265bdd96a4c10c6393c25d.jpg