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Agfa Box 44 from 1930s
expired Kodak Portra 160, pushed two stops
Inspired by the movie 'Wings of desire' and its remake 'City of angels', I wanted to do this project for a long time. I even started it some time ago as self-portraits wearing long, leather, black jacket:
www.flickr.com/photos/toguko/4741327405/
But this time, I thought I would do something different. I think the use of the traditional, red, Chinese dress was more for the visual reasons in the beginning. Then I started to think what I wanted to show in this project. And the word 'nostalgia' came to my mind in a natural way - the use of an old camera, expired films, dress from another era, showing longing for the past. But when I developed the films, I was disappointed with the results. I was hoping they would look like old photographs. The colours came out more vivid than when using normal kodak portra 160 (perhaps because mine was expired and pushed two stops when developed). I felt that this is not what I wanted and also that it is not really my style. I guess I had some expectations about the whole thing.
And then I thought that I did the best I could, given the tools I have at the moment (I had to sell all my equipment for personal reasons and only kept my grandfather's camera for sentimental reasons and was left with few boxes of kodak portra 160 that I didn't sell) and that the final results were actually not up to me. I felt that this was a great lesson of humility, letting go, diminishing my ego and expectations, trying to deal with my 'control freak' and perfectionist side. So my new idea for the name of this project is 'humility', for the reasons above but also because of the small figure in the vastness of the landscapes (universe) as I am trying to show how small and insignificant we all are.
The other thing I thought about is what does the model feel/experience. What is her perspective.
Changed the name of the project to 'h&n' (for humility&nostalgia but also here&now).
I wonder what you think.
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If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it's the restaurant business.
Anthony Bourdain
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"Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real."- Thomas Merton
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「慢心は損害を招き、謙虚は利益を受ける。天狗になるとミスを犯し、謙虚になれば協力を得る」– 孔子『書経』
Pilgrims, visitors, tourists paying homage and giving offerings to the spirits of the Yakuo-In shrine. Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. © Michele Marcolin, 2023. GR3
[Arrogance causes harm, humility benefits. If you are a tengu, you make mistakes, if you re humble, you get help] - Confucius' Book of Sutras
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The Buddhist temple on Mount Takao is formally known as Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji. It was established in 744 on the orders of Emperor Shomu as a base for Buddhism in eastern Japan and its founder was Gyoki, a charismatic priest closely associated with the erection of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple in Nara.
It was restored late in the 14th century by Shungen Daitoku, a priest of the of the Shingon esoteric Buddhism, with close connections also to Shugendo (mountain asceticism). After a demanding goma fire ritual of 8,000 goma sticks and subsequently receiving a living vision of the deity Izuna Daigongen, he was aften described as the second founder of the temple and Mount Takao flourished as a Shugendo center.
During the 15th to the late 16th century, a number of powerful warrior lords, such as Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, looked to Izuna Daigongen as a protector deity. The Hojo family, who held the Kanto region under their sway, were particularly strong devotees and they placed Mount Takao under their special protection. It was no accident either that the mountain occupied an important strategic position. During the Edo period, Yakuo-in expanded under the patronage of the ruling Tokugawa family.
Today Yakuo-in is one of the three head temples of the Shingon-shu Chisan-ha Sect, the others being Narita-san Shinsho-ji and Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji.The Tengu association of it dates back as far as the 14th century - through its ties with the practice of mountain asceticism. Tengu - which in an early stage of their history were considered disruptive entities against Buddism - had the reputation of teasing particularly ascetic monks in their search for illumination. Later developments saw them as keeper of Mt. Takao and guardians agains any evil doers. Even to this day, you can see Tengu iconography all over Mt. Takao.
Agfa Box 44 from 1930s
expired Kodak Portra 160, pushed two stops
Inspired by the movie 'Wings of desire' and its remake 'City of angels', I wanted to do this project for a long time. I even started it some time ago as self-portraits wearing long, leather, black jacket:
www.flickr.com/photos/toguko/4741327405/
But this time, I thought I would do something different. I think the use of the traditional, red, Chinese dress was more for the visual reasons in the beginning. Then I started to think what I wanted to show in this project. And the word 'nostalgia' came to my mind in a natural way - the use of an old camera, expired films, dress from another era, showing longing for the past. But when I developed the films, I was disappointed with the results. I was hoping they would look like old photographs. The colours came out more vivid than when using normal kodak portra 160 (perhaps because mine was expired and pushed two stops when developed). I felt that this is not what I wanted and also that it is not really my style. I guess I had some expectations about the whole thing.
And then I thought that I did the best I could, given the tools I have at the moment (I had to sell all my equipment for personal reasons and only kept my grandfather's camera for sentimental reasons and was left with few boxes of kodak portra 160 that I didn't sell) and that the final results were actually not up to me. I felt that this was a great lesson of humility, letting go, diminishing my ego and expectations, trying to deal with my 'control freak' and perfectionist side. So my new idea for the name of this project is 'humility', for the reasons above but also because of the small figure in the vastness of the landscapes (universe) as I am trying to show how small and insignificant we all are.
The other thing I thought about is what does the model feel/experience. What is her perspective? I feel not many people think about that. So I asked her. She said that in the beginning, the posing didn't feel natural to her, she felt awkward standing there looking at all these landscapes in front of her. But in later shots, she started to relax, closed her eyes and meditated.
Changed the name of the project to 'h&n' (for humility&nostalgia but also here&now).
I decided to take a late afternoon stroll yesterday in the beautiful evening sun. Walking past so many gardens full of exotic looking flowers was wonderful and yet nothing really caught my eye and made me wish to capture it.
Nothing that is until I came across these very humble looking buttercups.
It served to remind me that sometime it's the simplest of subjects that can prove the most beautiful.
Lily-of-the-Valley was my maternal Grandmother’s favourite flower, and when I see it, or hear it mentioned, I always think of her. She told me and showed me proudly in photographs, that she had Lily-of-the-Valley in her wedding bouquet during the Second World War. She used to use Yardley Lily-o-the-Valley soap and talc, and for a very special treat, their Lily-of-the-Valley bath salts. I never found out why she had Lily-of-the-Valley in her bridal bouquet. Born in January, it wasn’t her birth flower. Perhaps she chose them because of their sweet and light fragrance, which I do know she loved, or perhaps she also chose them for their meaning.
Floriography, commonly known as the “language of flowers”, was used as a means of coded communication through the use of flowers and floral arrangements. It allowed expression of feelings, sometimes unspoken ones, discreetly during a period when sharing ones feelings openly was not the done thing. Lily-of-the-Valley represents “a return to happiness”. Was my Grandmother trying to communicate the happiness she so dearly hoped for in her bridal bouquet?
The theme for “Smile on Saturday” for the 17th of October is “floriography”, so I chose Lily-of-the-Valley over my own preference for white roses in memory of my beloved maternal Grandmother, but also for its meaning. As the theme stipulates that my image must also “depict the meaning”, I have superimposed a partially transparent photo of a Lily-of-the-Valley that I took at the National Rhododendron Gardens in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges over the top of one of my maternal Grandparents’ wedding photos taken in London in 1942, where they look very happy. Sadly, my Grandmother’s bouquet featuring Lily-of-the-Valley only appears in formal studio portraits where the happy couple look far more serious, so I couldn’t use them for this challenge. Still, I hope you find this more happy photo of them on their wedding day on the steps of the church with wedding guests a suitable choice.
So, in Victorian times, Lily-of-the-Valley meant “a return to happiness.” In Germanic mythology, Lily-of-the-Valley are associated with the humility and purity of the virgin goddess Ostara. In Christian legend, Eve’s tears as she was expelled from the Garden of Eden turned into Lily-of-the-Valley. The Lily-of-the-Valley is also seen as a symbol of humility and a sign of Christ’s second coming.
Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, sometimes written lily-of-the-valley, is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring. It is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe.
From my garden and my heart I give you the gift of love. For a whole year now since my current illness began I was unable to tend my garden, but my garden has unconditional love and understanding and still furnishes me with gifts such as this. From nature I learn so much. Wish you all a very happy weekend <3
“We have a long way to go before we are able to hear the voices of everyone on earth, but I believe that providing voices and building bridges is essential for the World Peace we all wish for.”
- Joichi Ito
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlR0KElxxVg
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING – THE NEW SEEKERS
How beautiful the world appears to me
through peaceful soul transfers tranquility
my heart is full with love and understanding
like milk and honey; sweet and nourishing thoughts are landing
little seeds of hope erasing doubt
sown now will grow and chase blue feelings out
encase me in a bubble with rainbows overhead
allow me gentle sleep to dream and cast out anxious dread
I kneel and pray before I fall in slumber
and listen for the answers; some come as numbers
these are the messages from angels voices
and in the night deciphering and making better choices
I wake before the dawn has chance to break
the little birds already singing make my heart ache
but not with sadness; more in yearning for the truth
I pray for words to seek me out; not be aloof
and like a gentle stream that carries boats from every nation
my ears receive the sounds with such elation
I see a future bound with endless gifts of love
for each and everyone on earth from Heaven above
reach out your hands and look towards your neighbour
and see reflected there the efforts of their labour
like looking into mirrored glass we see the souls
that are our own and theirs; life takes it's toll
but we can make things better for one and all
if only we let our inner light shine bright and tall
no matter who you are or where you're from
smile at your fellow man; let peace and love succumb
don't fight against each other; lay down arms
for we are in this life together; you and I
and all of us are hurting; I hear your cry
but if you stop to listen to the wind
you'll hear my plea more clearly and rescind
I hear your voice; I share in your humility
If you can but perceive the possibility
that yesterday you thought I was your enemy
but today and all the morrows I hope you now see
that I was not at all what you first thought
and changing minds is not a sign of weakness wrought
but more a sign of intelligent supposition
to merge our futures is not at all submission
it is a sign of strength; a sign of love
of hope and peace; sent freely from above
and once the world is ready for this change
we'll see that pain is gone and peace will reign
for quite often we make bad choices and some worse
forgiveness is the forefront to give peace a chance; rebirth
look in your neighbour's eyes; what do you see
that I am you and you are me and so is he.
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Beneath the wide sky a lone seeker bows, the sun crowning their head like a halo. Even a gentle bend, caught at the perfect moment, becomes a glimpse of mystic grace
"If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it's the restaurant business."
Anthony Bourdain
“Eat your vegetables, dammit. We care about you!”
Brenda Langton
Brenda and Tim are wrapping up their time at Spoonriver Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis this Friday, December 20, 2019. The restaurant will close and open up later in the spring under a new partnership between Minneapolis’ Birchwood Café and the Minnesota Farmers Union.
We will miss you! We used to live in the condo building that the restaurant was in and really enjoyed the great food and staff!!
Normally it is not seen, but the lower back is green though :)
Chaffinch - (Fringilla coelebs)
RSPB Arne, Dorset
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Merci à Claude Renault de nous avoir montré son Inde, la vraie, celle de la rue et des gens simples et non celle des cartes postales sans âme que l'on sticke sur nos réfrigérateurs. Grâce à lui nous avons trouvé ce que nous étions venu chercher à travers ce voyage ; l'humilité... Merci M'sieur Claude : )
Thanks to Claude Renault to have shown us his India, the real, that of the street and simple people and not that of the postcards without soul that we stick on our refrigerators. Thanks to him we found for what we had come look through this travel; humility... Thank you Mr. Claude :)
No awards... Merci :)
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Weak and singular and odd!
(John Newton)
A consistent Christian, whose integrity, humility, and philanthropy, mark his character and adorn his profession--will in time command respect.
But his attachment to the unfashionable truths of the Gospel, and his separation from the maxims and pursuits of the world--will render him weak and singular and odd in their eyes.
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you!" John 15:18-19
The Rovingian Council: Simplicity, Humility, and Renunciation versus Ostentation by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
The Rovingian Council: Simplicity, Humility, and Renunciation versus Ostentation
A philosophy of detachment and spiritual freedom
The Rovingian Council, also called the philosophy of nomadic monks, is based on the idea that genuine spiritual freedom is achieved through total detachment. For these wanderers, existence is a constant journey, where "having" represents a weight that hinders "being."
The Pillars of Rovingian Conduct
1. Simplicity: The Light Path
For the Rovingian, simplicity is not limited to the absence of luxury, but is a deliberate choice for the essence of life. Radical minimalism is practiced, carrying only what is indispensable for survival. The focus falls on the essential, eliminating both material and mental distractions, in order to hear the inner voice. The language adopted is clear, avoiding complicated rhetoric, because truth is revealed in the simple and direct.
2. Humility: The Earth Beneath Our Feet
Humility emerges from the recognition that we are part of nature, not its masters. The Rovingian monk lives in equality with all creation, not considering himself superior to animals or stones. He values active listening, learning from each encounter on the path and treating the unknown as a teacher. The absence of ego is fundamental: he does not seek recognition, titles, or status, for anonymity protects spiritually.
3. Renunciation: The Cutting of Ties
Renunciation is what enables the nomad's mobility. Without it, he becomes sedentary in spirit. He practices material detachment, rejecting the accumulation of possessions that would bind him to one place. He renounces comfort, accepting hardships and fatigue as instruments of purification. His freedom of destiny manifests in the absence of rigid plans, allowing life to indicate the next step.
4. Enlightenment versus Ostentation
Ostentation represents the opposite of Rovingian enlightenment. Pride, whether of wealth or knowledge, is an "anchor" that hinders evolution. While the world values appearance, the monk values transparency. Excess adornment and possessions generate visual noise, stifling the perception of the sacred.
Principles of Guidance
Movement is Sacred: Remaining excessively in one place generates attachment and stagnation. For the Rovingian, moving water is pure, while still water rots. Constant movement prevents the soul from taking root in temporary illusions.
Reciprocal Hospitality: Giving without expecting anything in return and receiving with gratitude, without demanding. Hospitality is a rite, not a possession. The monk accepts what is offered, leaving before gratitude turns into dependence.
The Providence of Now: One does not excessively store up for the future. One trusts that the path will provide what is necessary, avoiding the accumulation of provisions or guarantees, as this denotes a lack of faith in the natural order.
Track Zero: The Rovingian seeks to pass through the world without leaving traces of destruction or vanity.
Point of Reflection: The "Golden Anchor"
In Rovingian philosophy, ostentation is not limited to material wealth, but extends to intellectual and spiritual wealth. To be proud of one's own humility or to use knowledge to diminish others is to carry a "golden anchor"—valuable in the eyes of the world, but which prevents the ship from sailing.
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O Conselho Rovingiano: Simplicidade, Humildade e Renúncia versus Ostentação
Uma filosofia de desapego e liberdade espiritual
O Conselho Rovingiano, também denominado filosofia dos monges nómadas, fundamenta-se na ideia de que a liberdade espiritual genuína é conquistada através do desapego total. Para estes caminhantes, a existência é uma travessia constante, onde o "ter" representa um peso que dificulta o "ser".
Os Pilares da Conduta Rovingiana
1. Simplicidade: O Caminho Leve
A simplicidade, para o rovingiano, não se limita à ausência de luxo, mas é uma escolha deliberada pela essência da vida. Pratica-se o minimalismo radical, levando consigo apenas o indispensável para sobreviver. O foco recai sobre o essencial, eliminando distrações tanto materiais quanto mentais, de modo a ouvir a voz interior. A linguagem adotada é clara, evitando retóricas complicadas, pois a verdade revela-se no simples e direto.
2. Humildade: A Terra sob os Pés
A humildade emerge do reconhecimento de que somos parte da natureza, e não seus dominadores. O monge rovingiano vive em igualdade com toda a criação, não se considerando superior a animais ou pedras. Valoriza a escuta ativa, aprendendo com cada encontro no caminho e tratando o desconhecido como mestre. A ausência de ego é fundamental: não busca reconhecimento, títulos ou status, pois o anonimato protege espiritualmente.
3. Renúncia: O Corte dos Laços
A renúncia é o que possibilita a mobilidade do nómada. Sem ela, torna-se sedentário na alma. Pratica o desapego material, rejeitando o acúmulo de bens que o prenderiam a um lugar. Renuncia ao conforto, aceitando intempéries e cansaço como instrumentos de purificação. Sua liberdade de destino manifesta-se na ausência de planos rígidos, permitindo que a vida indique o próximo passo.
4. Iluminação versus Ostentação
A ostentação representa o oposto da iluminação rovingiana. O orgulho, seja de riqueza ou conhecimento, é uma "âncora" que impede evolução. Enquanto o mundo valoriza a aparência, o monge valoriza a transparência. O excesso de adornos e bens gera ruído visual, abafando a perceção do sagrado.
Princípios de Regência
O Movimento é Sagrado: Permanecer excessivamente num lugar gera apego e estagnação. Para o rovingiano, a água em movimento é pura, enquanto a parada apodrece. O movimento constante evita que a alma crie raízes em ilusões temporais.
Hospitalidade Recíproca: Dar sem esperar retorno e receber com gratidão, sem exigir. A hospitalidade é um rito, não uma posse. O monge aceita o que lhe é oferecido, parte antes que a gratidão se transforme em dependência.
A Providência do Agora: Não se armazena excessivamente para o futuro. Confia-se que o caminho proverá o necessário, evitando acumulação de mantimentos ou garantias, pois isso denota falta de fé na ordem natural.
Rasto Zero: O rovingiano procura passar pelo mundo sem deixar marcas de destruição ou vaidade.
Ponto de Reflexão: A "Âncora de Ouro"
Na filosofia rovingiana, a ostentação não se restringe à riqueza material, mas estende-se à intelectual e espiritual. Orgulhar-se da própria humildade ou usar o conhecimento para diminuir o outro é carregar uma "âncora de ouro" — valiosa aos olhos do mundo, mas que impede o barco de navegar.
"Parker, what is wrong with people today? What happened to good old fashioned altruism?"
"Well, I-"
"People lack humility! That's your problem, right there! Take me. I'm humble, Parker. I'm so humble I should write a book!"
"Wow, that's literally the joke people make about not being humble."
"What'sat??"
"Nothing, JJJ."
"And giving! Look at us right now! You bring in new photos from the war with that Super-fellow and Venom* that will be front-page and sell me tons of paper! Now, I wouldn't even have to give you a 'thank you' since that's your job I'm already paying you for, but I'm a different kind of man!"
"You sure are, Mr. Jameson."
"I not only give you an 'atta boy!' but I treat you to lunch! Now that's being generous!"
"Yep, that hot dog hit the spot. You didn't let us order a cola and I had to drink from the water fountain, but-"
"What'sat??"
"Nothing, Mr. Jameson."
"And then I give you that photo-shoot of that Lala Shar lady!** I could have given that to anyone but trusted you with it Parker!"
"Her name is Lilandra and she's the Queen of the Shi'ar."
"What'sat??"
"Thank you for the photo shoot, Jonah, it was a privilege and a great time."
"See? Parker, if the world were full of people like me, it'd be a completely different place."
"It sure would, JJJ. It sure would."
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Marvel Minimates
Peter Parker
J Jonah Jameson
* Peter snapped this shot of Venom and the "Super-fellow"!
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**See the amazing photoshoot of Lilandra, courtesy of Hurricane Studios, starting here!
Laziness, lethargy and humility in everything. Everything that is green feels the inevitability of changes - "Winter is near!".
Лінь, млявість і покора у всьому. Все, що зелене, відчуває неминучість змін - «Зима близько!».
Dharyehl's Commandments by Daniel Arrhakis (2022)
The Order of The Silver Orchid was in the past a Military Order of fearless and courageous warriors who protected the innocent against Tyrant Lords, their symbol a silver orchid that they always wore around their necks.
His mystic faith was governed by Dharyehl's Commandments, the end of usurpers and tyrants their primary mission...
The Dharyehl's Commandments (Updated for our times) are the Silver Orchid General Code of Conduct for their members :
1 - The brotherhood of brothers - Communal Life
In any mission as well as in the life of the order, the brothers will work, study, pray and train or fight in pairs, so that one may study the other more closely, and so that neither austerity nor secret abstinence is introduced into the communal life.
2 - A head held high - Honor, Honesty and Humility
Every brother should endeavor to live honestly and set a good example in everything, so that those who see him will not perceive anything bad in his behavior, nor in his walk, nor in his drink, nor in his food, nor in his appearance, nor in any of his actions and works. And especially should each brother strive to behave humbly and honestly and honor his order.
3 - The Use of the Hood and Cloak - The Cloak of Invisibility
Whenever possible, the brothers should wear a hood and cloak outside the monastery so as not to be easily recognized, and without them whenever circumstances so advise.
This hood can be integrated into more contemporary city clothes, preferably dark or with smaller elements/patterns in the color of the order.
4 - The Use of the Tattoo and the Necklace - Saint Michael the Archangel, and the Silver Orchid
You can use whenever you want tattoos, especially with the symbols or images of the orchid, the sword and the archchangelic seal of Saint Michael. Symbols connected with Nazism, Fascism, racism or any symbology that is associated with discriminatory values are prohibited.
5 - The colors of the Order - Golden, Silver, Red, and Blue.
Saint Michael's icons usually focus on three colors: golden, red, and blue. They are reflected in the order's clothing, tattoos, and symbols.
Silver (grey), black, brown, dark green, white or purple can also be used in special occasions and dates.
6 - Poverty isn't just a concept
None may carry or keep money without permission. When a brother asks any brother…for money to buy something, he should buy it as soon as possible that for which he asks it, and he may not buy anything else without permission. Just as they should not wear clothes, gold, jewelry or cars that denounce luxury.
7 - Do not speak words to the wind - Secrecy is the Soul of the Order
Communications by cell phone or other electronic means between members of the order are not permitted without prior authorization or if they are not authorized on a mission. Institutional communication is carried out by sealed letter, by coded messages or in person and in any case using the approved coded symbols and language.
8 - The sword is my strength
The use and carrying of a firearm is not permitted under any circumstances, but the use of a sword or saber in its various traditional and generational forms is permitted. However, the sword must always be hidden or disguised and under no circumstances must it be used outside of the assigned missions.
9 - Beware brothers in the dark - The candles for prayers.
And if possible, the house where they sleep and take lodging should not be without light at night, so that shadowy enemies may not lead them to wickedness. The use of candles is encouraged especially during prayers and spiritual recollection.
In the monasteries of the order there must always be light during the night as well as activities for those who guard and maintain the monasteries by night; in all monasteries there are always those who are more early risers and those who are more night owls, they are all important.
10 - A healthy body in a healthy soul
Cleanliness of the body, physical exercise, as well as regulated food without excesses and regular sleep favor the health and balance of the soul with the body. Gambling and orgiastic sex are prohibited.
Body cleansing, physical training include combat, prayers and meditation are some of the daily duties of the Guardians of the Silver Orchid.
11 - Oath and Life
The oath to the principles of the order is unbreakable, as well as its dedication, respect and obedience.
Marriage without children (*) is allowed, but only between members of the order, male or female, with no sexual discrimination. Moreover, in the continuity of the latter, any discrimination on the basis of race, gender or creed is prohibited. The order is mystical and tolerant to other religions and creeds that can be professed within the monasteries in spaces organized for this purpose.
12 - An act of treason - Commiseration
If on a mission they are captured, the Order will try by all means to free them, but if they are unable to do so, it is up to the brother and in his own hands his own fate. The mission is sacred and secret and can never be revealed.
As well as the experience and guiding commands of the Order, so if they are revealed they will be considered treason and you will never be able to join the brothers again.
The same applies if they commit serious crimes with great harm to society in general.
13 - The Final Act
The Tyrant Lords and the oppressors of the peoples, do not deserve the pardon, much less the complacency of the just. Their actions must be registered, denounced and judged by all means!
All the brothers who help us fight them will be praised for all eternity at the Memorial of the Immortals.
It will be the order's responsibility and its moral obligation to care until the end of their lives for their brothers who must be treated in health and illness and honored in life and death.
(*) In case this happens, will be proposed to them a life outside the Order with the necessary support.
Text and Image by Daniel Arrhakis (2023)
"Oh! The Shame! Humility! What a wicked gang are we!"
Went rock climbing again today, wrecked my hands, came back and met Seth at the Castle Rock lake with his sweet katana. I liked how it turned out
Humility is a virtue all preach , none practice ; and yet everybody is content to hear . . .
" an emergence, a manifestation of something, an expansion into an empty space, a beginning. "
by Rick ~M
The rainy season in Japan is called “Tsuyu”. It blooms beautifully at this time. When I see this flower, I forget about the bad feeling of rain.
To all of my friends who follow my photography as well as my paintings, a scene like this is a great gift to all of us, so, when I see a beautiful sunset such as this… I cannot deny there is a much higher power at work, displaying such dramatic beauty!! Even if you are not a religious person, you have to admit, miracles are happening, some are obvious, like this sunset and it only require us to believe in something bigger than ourselves! Even the most stressful day can be wiped away by something so beautiful, but you have to slow down and smell the roses, or sometimes look up, to appreciate it. It makes be humble to see something like this, something greater than myself! Humility is a great attribute and lacking in the world today!! Having faith and loving one another is much harder to do when too many people believe they are without fault and looking to blame others. But, a better world can begin with you! Because, the action of one person doing something kind, something unexpected and something beautiful, like this sunset! I hope you like it too!! Take care!!! Photography by Artist Dan Seitzinger, © Copyright 2017 DMS Studios, DanMar Creations.
My website: www.danseitzinger.com
A nineteenth-century stained-glass window I admired at the Huntington Library a while ago.
David Healey from Heywood, Lancashire, England, made a generous donation to the Unitarian Church, which commissioned this window. When the local chapel was absorbed by other nearby congregations, the window was sold and ended up in California, USA.
According to the Church’s website, « [t]he ten figures depicting the various virtues were designed by the late Sir Edward Burne-Jones and executed by the firm of Messrs. Morris and Company. The background consists of curtains behind the figures. The groundwork of the window is a specially designed foliated ornament with a scroll above each figure, upon which is written the name of the virtue represented, while the tracery spaces are filled with Seraphs and Gr[i]saille ornament. The upper set of figures represents Truth at one extremity, Liberty at the other, and, between them, three aspects of religion—Faith, Love and Generosity. The lower figures in the five lights illustrate the theme, “Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God.” Accordingly we have at one extremity Humility; in the centre, Justice; and on one side of it the figure of Mercy. On the other side is Charity, represented by Dorcas—a tribute to the memory of good women who have been and are working in our midst. The remaining figure, a[r]mour clad, is Fortitude, the pioneer, and is a memorial to those who fought the good fight and founded the church. »
Even the faded photo of the window on their site shows, though, that they have the locations of Courage/Fortitude and Generosity switched.