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Would you please be so kind as to CLICK HERE NOW PEOPLE DAMNIT. My eternal thanks for your kind and selfless gesture.
My gratitude for the selfless collaboration with textures and brushes to Lenabem- Anna www.flickr.com/photos/lenabem-anna/ and Jerry Jones
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Gracias por las visitas, amables comentarios e invitaciones
Thank you for the visits, kind comments and invitations
Today would have been my Dad's birthday... wish with all my heart that he was here to hug one more time!!! He was the sweetest, most beautiful man ever!!! Miss him so much!
In the early 1980s, His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji began His divine saga to inspire the masses and motivate them to render selfless service to the society. With His benign grace, He bestowed Brahm Gyan–the Eternal Knowledge to people. This Knowledge awakens the spiritual self within an individual. In effect, it paves way to re-establish human values in the society. He has brought together millions of people, and guided them how to infuse moral values in the society. In 1991, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan was registered as a non-governmental charitable society for the promotion of social welfare and development of benevolent society.
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Pictured Uploaded by : Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan
Website : www.djjs.org
76 Years ago today, D-Day, American, British, and Canadian forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Facing down death, their selfless service helped push back the threat of Fascism, and crushing the Third Reich. Their sacrifices on this pivotal day in history must never be forgotten, and a big thanks goes out to Canadian Pacific for dedicating the 6644 to ensure we will never forget.
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The 2022 Relay Season has once again come and gone in a flash. Four years ago, I started One More Light with like $37 raised total. Who knew four years later One More Light would raise a team record of over $8,700+ USD double what we did in '21. I certainly didn't and never would have without the help of so many. First and foremost I have to name Gem Sunkiller. You to this day continue to inspire me and warm my heart. Which leads me to Jenny Anatine. I like think Gem gave me my RFL birth and Jenny raised me. NOTHING I have done or will do would be possible without you two and I hope you never forget that. Trager and MamaP, I am often beyond words when it comes to you both. I hope "Thank You" will suffice. Abi, my co-captain and most often the true leader of our team. Your hands are on everything we do and I am not sure where OML would be to this day without your inspiration. Sabrina, you are one of a kind and like too many others, walked the walk and push us year in and out. In the last two years we have been ever so lucky to add so many selfless FRIENDS to our team. Too many to list before people stop reading this but you all know who you are. I will mention our Moira who not only supports us with her amazing graphic arts but also other teams as well.
SO many sponsors I want name. Chels at Steelhead, you never tell me no, not once and go above and beyond. DRD, you all are amazing and it's not just our team either but all of Relay. Latte and Radio at Junk Food, you know how Abi and I feel about you both and your amazing creations and all you do for Relay. Ally with Something New, Violet and Via Boutique, Lianne and Angel over at PosEd, Britt at Muniick, my dear friend Denise with Maoli...you do not know the word no, only what else can I do. I know I am forgetting a bunch and I am sorry for not mentioning each by name.
Our supporters, I cant nor will I ever to be able to mention you all. $8,700+ USD doesn't happen by accident. Kat, Tay, HG, Dizzy, Calli, Soda, Mari & Finn, our whole Hedonist fam. just everyone who not only donated but attended our events. I am sorry I am omitting a lot of you but know in this minute I am thinking of you.
I feel like a red light is flashing like at the Oscars and will do the crazy repetitive summary. My teammates, you all rock and I truly, with all of my heart thank you for your time and effort. Camping for the Cure, RFL leads and captains, Nani at Ohana, thank you for pushing all of us to do better and with grace. Sponsors, we would be nothing without you and I mean that. Donors and supporters, these are difficult times we live in and yet we show up this year and DOUBLE our fundraising. We celebrate you as much as anyone.
You all do this without knowing a name or face it benefits, thats not easy but know it's happening every minute of every day. With continued efforts, I hope one day I will have no need to make posts like this.
Ok, I see a guy on the side of the stage with a hook...thank you all and closing ceremonies are tomorrow at 10am. As always, hugs and high 5's all around! 2022 One More Light, Relay For Life Season......OUT! <3
" Enjoying a blissful day at the beach with my sweet treasure, Hansen 💗🌊 🌴☀️ "
Saphira 💞 Hansen
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To be manly is not to hold on tightly, but to hold on firmly... ♥
" In the past, I thought that love meant giving up, sacrificing our dreams and goals to be with you and to make 'us' work.
But as we've grown together, I've learned that true love is supporting each other's aspirations and passions. I don't want to just love 'us' anymore, I want to love 'you' better for everything that makes you uniquely you. Your dreams, your goals, and your interests became just as important to me as my own, because when you're happy, I'm happy. And that's what 'I love you' is all about.
So let's keep building each other up and chasing our dreams together, because with you by my side, anything is possible. I love you more than words could ever express, my sweet Hansen "
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Poem: Space makes us closer
Your love is like a gentle breeze
That brings me strength and eases
All my worries and my fears
And dries away my tears
In the past, I thought we needed
To be close, always unheeded
Were our dreams and aspirations
As we focused on our relations
But now, we've learned to be strong
To support each other all along
We give each other space and time
And our love has reached its prime
Your love brings me strength to carry on,
And conquer all that life may spawn.
Even when we are apart,
Our love remains strong, a beating heart.
For when we give without hesitation or demand,
Our love grows stronger, hand in hand.
As we embrace this selfless way,
Our love blossoms more with each passing day.
So let's keep pursuing our dreams,
And lifting each other up, it seems,
Our love will only grow more profound,
As we learn to give each other space, unbound.
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"On top of the world" makes me think celestial. I always loved space. Loved visits to the Griffith Park Observatory as a child. So I am reminded of the recent UFO sighting in Texas that has zero explanation. Some call me crazy here, but I think it's crazy to think we're alone in this vast universe. Sure, the laws of physics apply to us all, Earthling or whatever. So getting here would be rather advanced and fairly mighty--way more mighty than us guys are capable of who thought we were being overtaken by communists when a poor dog got shot to the moon not that long ago.
But if you listen to the news for about five minutes: senseless war, senseless hatred, senseless cruelty, senseless desire for power and money (or hey, just listen to our President for five minutes!) it becomes obvious that, although human kind has made some pretty amazing advances over time and figured out some complicated stuff (hundreds of year ago even) and have created some breathtaking art and committed acts of beauty and humility and selflessness, we're just not there. We just don't have the stuff yet. Hey, women in other countries are still covered head to toe by men who are afraid of their power. Today is MLK day and it reminds me of how racism rears its ugly head so easily. Once again, all because we're afraid of others. Afraid of what we don't know and what power others may have over us.
Yeah sure. Large multi-eyed aliens come here with big lasers or phasers or whatever and take us over in seconds and eat our heads. Sure, could be that scenario. But perhaps not. Perhaps they're just like us, only from a graduating class a few millennia earlier. You know, class of 10,000--except we call that 250 BC. And maybe they figured it out and checking out their galaxial neighbors to see what's up over in our end.
So, outside on this beautiful, sunny and still chilly Seattle day went me and the camera, in search of. I didn't even see a plane today (flight paths), but I did convene with a bunch of chicadees. That tree over my head is full of them, chirping loudly, chatting. Hmmmm. Maybe...maybe. Something to consider.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting up with Tracy & Jason from www.73in73.com who are two very amazing individuals who are visiting 73 unique locations in the Peak District in 73 consecutive days raising money for some amazing people and charities.
I can’t even begin to tell you what an amazing couple they are. Strong willed, determined and so so selfless. I’m truly honoured and humbled to have met them.
Please head on over to their website, social media pages and follow them as they are currently 50% through the locations and they need all the motivation & support they can get!
We meet up down at the car park and headed up on top of Dovestone Rocks which look out over the reservoir, we had both been up to the Trinnacle before but not over to the rocks as it’s on the opersite side of the valley, I was looking forward to visiting somewhere new! The landscape up here is something else, rugged and wild you can’t help but like it. We arrived in plenty of time and had a chat and admired the views, and then after the sun had set walked down in the dark.
And I’ll leave you with those addresses so you can go check out their progress:
There are many steps during the process of leather tanning. The leathers taken from the wooden leather cabinet are collected one by one and put on top of each other. At this stage, it is remarkable that the factory workers work together and selflessly ...The workers working here seem to be part of this factory.Because new raw leather trucks arrive at the factory door. They need to finish their work by rush...
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''Fotoğraflarımın izin alınmadan kopyalanması ve kullanılması 5846 sayılı Fikir ve Sanat Eserleri Yasasına göre suçtur.!!
The Aircraft Restoration Projects Supermarine Spitfire PRXI PL983 performs a fly past over Southampton General Hospital. The plane has had the slogan 'Thank u NHS' written on the underneath as a show of gratitude to all the NHS Keyworkers who have worked so selflessly during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
01/08/2020
Oh goodness, where to even begin! The last month has literally been the most jam-packed, yet life changing month of my life. I have seen all my friends put their talents together for an amazing cause, which is going to surface in February- an amazing opportunity for me to use my art for the good of others. I have finally been reunited with my friends from all over the world at the L.A. Flickr Gathering, hosted by the inspiring and selfless David Talley (to see images from everyone at the gathering, check out this group: LAFG 2013. I have seen so many places I have always wanted to see and met so many incredibly talented individuals. I am now at a place of reflection for the next few days where I literally feel like a shipwrecked lover. So much has happened in such a short time that I've been left spinning, clinging to those around me with a heavy heart, wondering how so much good could happen to me, while so much tragedy exists in the world. I truly feel blessed beyond my years, and cannot wait to see where the next year takes me and all of my friends.
Modeling here with me, is my good friend Sarah Loreth. Please be sure to give her page a look, as well as the people who helped make this photo possible below:
Makeup by: Cierra Benavidez
Lighting Technician: Peter Jamus
Vane is a lensless vanity frame to decorate your face. Comes in 7 metals
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While you're there, pick up a tin of tea biscuits. Dispenses two flavors of holdable cookies for your guests, with a choice of hand or mouth holds.
Festive in design but purposefully not so festive you couldn't use them year round.
Both at the mainstore
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Thank you all who supported me this year. Your honest and selfless consistency is why I continue to do this. I see you and appreciate you. Much love and Happy Holidays.
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Psalm 58:3 “The wicked go astray from the womb; liars wander about from birth.”
“UN chief warns world leaders ‘Earth’s vital signs are failing’”
Vital signs...the overall picture of Earth’s health is grim…nooOOOooOoOoooo! Survival of the fittest: the earth’s planetary life cycle is coming to an end. It’s going to go extinct. It’s going to go out with a Big Bang. We’re doomed!
United Nations, please save me…I’m scared! Please bring in your authoritarian New World Order and rule over me. Please declare a climate emergency and lock me down in my house so that I can evolve into a slave. Please feed me bugs…please…please!
“Bill Gates: Africans need GENETICALLY MODIFIED seeds and chickens to fight ‘climate change’”
Cha Ching, Cha Ching, selfless Gates is saving the planet by getting richer. Isn’t it great to be a filthy rich philanthropist? Please own our food supply, please own us, king Gates. All hail, jester Gates! Please enslave us, please depopulate us…please…I beg you!
Even after all this time
The sun never says to the earth,
"You owe Me."
Look what happens with
A love like that,
It lights the Whole Sky.
~Hafiz (trans. D.Landinsky)
Oh my goodness. Squamish is a town full of dogs! Big dogs. Little dogs. Purebreds and breed-unknown dogs.
While it's not common to meet someone actually born here in Squamish you could say the same about our dogs. We have dogs arriving from breeders all over North America and many others rescued predominantly from California, Mexico and South Korea.
This is Murphy. She was rescued from Pemberton which is north of Whistler B.C. She is 4 months old. Spaying and neutering exist less often in rural places. Murphy was one of 10 puppies.
I'm sure, with the selfless commitment of people who foster puppies and dogs, all of Murphy's siblings are in a loving home now.
" Her admiration grows for only him, who safeguards her freedom, allowing her to chase her dreams without woes, drama, or strife, in their journey together as one team...💕 "
Forever & Always
Saphira 💞 Hansen
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Poem: With him, there's no need for fear
He catches her with gentle ease,
Like a soft sand that cushions her knees,
With every learning fall she takes,
His love supports her, never shakes.
With him, there's no need for fear,
For his support is always near.
No concrete path to hurt her soul,
His love and strength make her whole.
He stands by her, a steady guide,
Her falls never cause her to hide,
With him, there's no concrete ground,
To cause her pain when she falls down.
Through every challenge and test,
He guides her with his loving best.
In his arms, she finds her rest,
A love that stands the toughest test.
His love, a shelter in the storm,
A safe haven to keep her warm,
With him, she can conquer all,
For his love is the soft sand to catch her fall.
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Poem: A strong man's love
A strong man's love is more than flesh,
He holds her dreams with gentle caress.
Her happiness and freedom he cherishes too,
For his love for her is deep and true.
With his strength, her heart finds peace,
His love for her, a love that won't cease.
Status and labels, he leaves them behind,
For his love for her, pure and kind.
He said, "Ring and collar are for the insecure one,
Not for a strong-minded man, like me, hon."
His love is secure, deeper than any label or tag,
For he knows their bond is stronger than any rag.
He won't mark her spirit, for he loves her freedom,
He knows that possessing her will only lead to boredom.
His love is pure, and his heart is true,
For his love for her is endless, and forever new.
He knows her spirit is wild and free,
A force that cannot be tamed or owned,
He loves her for who she truly is,
And won't let a label bring her down.
He sees her as his equal partner,
Not someone to possess or control,
His love for her is pure and strong,
A bond that cannot be bought or sold.
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Poem: The man who stands taller
In wisdom's tower, he finds his might,
And stands taller, with love as his light.
With a heart full of kindness and grace,
He lifts others up, to a better place.
He stands tall, a man of strength and might,
Not because he holds her body tight,
But because he values her freedom and soul,
And with his secure mind, he makes her whole.
He sees beyond the shallow labels and rings,
And into the depth of what true love brings.
His love is pure, selfless, and true,
With him, she feels safe, loved, and free to pursue.
He stands strong in his love, secure and wise,
No need for possession or marking ties.
He cherishes her for who she is,
And with his love, he fills her with bliss.
He stands taller because he knows,
That true love is not about possession or control.
It's about freeing her spirit to soar,
And being by her side forevermore.
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We always have a desire to put us or God in the center of our universe. Selfish individual or Selfless divinity-the two extremes. There is no degree attached -there just Is or Not. For me, I guess I have learnt my lesson in adopting a path neither of the two. Strange then, that I still fall on neither :s
A Krishnochura for my friends, foes, and whoever and whatever lies between. This is my POV for you. This is your POV of me.
[ FP Explore #4 ]
Sines, 2012 (David Sylvian, "Secrets of the Beehive")
I'm waiting on the empty docks
Watching the ships come in
I'm waiting for the agony to stop
Oh, let the happiness in
I'm watching as the gulls all settle down
Upon the empty vessels
The faded whites of their wedding gowns
The songs of hopeless selflessness
The cold December Sun
A cold that blisters
The hands of a working man
Wasted
I'm waiting on the empty docks
Watching the ships roll in
I'm waiting for the agony to stop
Oh, let the happiness in
Oh, let the happiness in
Oh, let the happiness in
Listen to the waves against the rocks
I don't know where they've been
I'm waiting for the sky to open up
And let the happiness in
Oh, let the happiness in
Oh, let the happiness in
'Cause it's coming
Coming home
Let the happiness in
Oh, let the happiness in
'Cause it's coming
Coming on, calling home
Oh, let the happiness in
'Cause it's coming, coming home
Oh, let the happiness in
[taken with iPhone 3G]
Sometimes a simple photo expedition can teach you so many things - about yourself, and others, and about what really matters in life. Suffice it to say that somehow I miraculously ended up with someone who is incredibly kind and selfless and patient, and though I may not be worthy of that, I'll gladly spend the rest of my days trying to be.
Image made with my Hasselblad 500 C/M.
Sikh devotees doing Sewa by cleaning plates, cups and spoons in the Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Bengaluru.
I went to go to the wild side of the Ardnamurchan peninsula and noticed these five, small feathers stuck to the car door. There was something in the composition I liked so I grabbed the shot. I had no idea how they came to be stuck to the car door like this. Later I was chuntering over 'five feathers' convinced I had read some war story, involving spies, called the Five Feathers. Googling it I found there is a book of that name, but this is how it is described:
Five Feathers is a delightfully illustrated book about a selfless little bird who generously gives away his five magical tail feathers to help those in need: a frigid bunny, a frightened doe, an injured beaver, a saddened little girl, and an alarmed mother possum, and in the end he himself receives a marvelous transformation. It is a tale of open hearted generosity. In a time when we are being asked to step up ever more frequently to help those in need, it is a good lesson for children and adults alike. Parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves children will want to give this as a gift, and read it often.
Photo taken in wonderful Second Life, by me no edits, at stunning MT EVEREST - THE HIGHEST HIGH IN SL.
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Under this different circamstance we must do more and better. It can be given only with punctual dedication. To be dignified with many selfless deeds where is necessary where is most needed, that we all should contribute.
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Pose : RUSSKAYA Fewn Ao Sitting
Mesh Head & Axis : Lelutka
Body : Legacy Athletic Meshbody
Hair : Dura
Coat : Gabriel
Pants : Noche
Mavis Henslow was a woman of exceptional lineage, descended from a long line of noteworthy individuals. Her 25th great-great grandfather was none other than the renowned English theatre proprietor and manager of the Elizabethan Age, Philip Henslowe. Such a heritage bestowed upon Mavis a connection to the arts and the power of expression.
Despite her impressive lineage, Mavis faced societal limitations as a woman in her time. Born into an era when gender roles were rigidly defined, she encountered numerous obstacles that restricted her aspirations. However, Mavis possessed an unwavering spirit that refused to be stifled by these constraints.
Mavis received her education from a dedicated governess who recognised her thirst for knowledge and the innate intelligence that resided within her. Through the governess's guidance, Mavis embarked on a journey of learning and self-discovery, delving into various subjects that ignited her curiosity.
As Mavis grew older, she discovered her gift for healing and became fascinated by spiritualism. Her studies and experiences led her to develop profound abilities in these realms, transcending the boundaries of traditional understanding. Mavis could perceive energies, offer solace to those in pain, and provide comfort to the spiritually seeking.
With her remarkable abilities, Mavis had the potential to become a world-renowned figure in the field of healing and spiritualism. Yet, she chose a different path, one that was characterised by privacy and humility. Mavis shunned the allure of fame and the accompanying public adulation, preferring instead to focus on her purpose, helping others without seeking personal acclaim.
Throughout her life, Mavis dedicated herself to aiding those in need, utilising her healing talents and spiritual insights to bring solace and enlightenment to countless individuals. Her gentle demeanour, compassionate nature, and profound wisdom made her a cherished figure within her community.
While Mavis's contributions to the world may not have garnered global recognition, the lives she touched, the souls she healed, and the minds she inspired were immeasurable. She left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mavis's extraordinary journey serves as a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and selflessness. Despite the limitations placed upon her by society, she overcame obstacles and harnessed her unique gifts for the betterment of others. Mavis, an extraordinary woman, showed the world that true greatness lies not in fame or accolades but in the profound impact one has on the lives of those around them.
[A portrait of Mavis Henslow as a young girl, who was my mentor, my teacher and loving friend.]
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La Iglesia Franciscana del barrio Ybaroty fue construída hacia 1944 y se trata de una verdadera obra de arte. Es producto del trabajo desinteresado y sacrificado de Don Vicente Benítez Vera, impulsada por los padres Carlos Anasagasti y Pedro Zubizarreta; hasta que se convirtió en el resultado de un proceso que comenzó en 1939 cuando los Franciscanos retornaron. Está inspirada en la arquitectura medieval europea combinando el románico con el gótico, estilos en los cuales tiene gran influencia. Una verdadera evocación a la cultura y religiosidad. (bienvenidoaparaguay.com)
The Franciscan Church of the Ybaroty neighborhood was built around 1944 and it is a true work of art. It is the product of the selfless and sacrificial work of Don Vicente Benítez Vera, promoted by priests Carlos Anasagasti and Pedro Zubizarreta; until it became the result of a process that began in 1939 when the Franciscans returned. It is inspired by European medieval architecture combining Romanesque with Gothic, styles in which it has great influence. A true evocation of culture and religiosity.
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I did not take these photos. They were on a Facebook post I saw today along with the following narrative. I was so moved by it that I decided to share it here, too.
"I saw these images on @timkennedymma feed. Please, look at each one. Pause, give them your consideration. America’s exceptional armed forces have altered the course of the world for the better. From the Union Army defeating slave owning confederates, to the Greatest Generation and her Allies vanquishing the Nazis or our special operators hunting down the perpetrators of 9/11. We count the names of each fallen solider lest they be countless. They are the good guys. They run to the sound of gunfire. They know pain and suffering we never will. They have given us the most free and decent society planet earth has ever seen. We run the risk of losing that decency when we fail to instill gratitude in the minds of our youth or the perspective of what it actually means to be free- should they never learn of the selfless sacrifice of our armed service members in the face of oppressive evil. So join me in showing support for our fallen. Take a quiet moment to really consider the sacrifice. And if you use the comments section on posts like this to bitch and moan about America please understand there are countries in the world where criticizing your government will get you killed or imprisoned. Criticism is a right and necessity in amending the flawed systems of man. So by all means, let your voice be heard. But never forget your right to free expression is paid for in blood. May God give their souls rest, and may they live in our memories this weekend and always."
Designation: DSC-24L
Class: Deep Space Cargo Ship
Weight: a lot
Length: 2,400 ft
Height: 1,600 ft
Capacity: 780 intermodal containers (840 on short-range re-outfits)
Manufacturer: Titan Origins, Inc.
Launched: March 2179
Number Manufactured: 1600
The DSC-24L is a heavyweight, long-range, deep-space cargo freighter. It is designed to house both crew and cargo in comfortable spaces for journeys of up to 36 months. The name "Camel" is a casual moniker, so dubbed for its ability to go incredible distances without refueling and resupplying, thanks to the massive hull and even bigger fuel tanks. Cargo is stored in the bow, just below the pilot deck. The ring is Titan Origins' claim to fame: the company finally solved the years-long problem of atmospheric re-entry for deep-space freighters by building the ships around a huge stabilizing ring. This breakthrough helped drop re-entry burnups by 41% from 2179 to 2184. In an unheard-of but widely praised move, Titan Origins did not patent their design; instead, they shared it with competitors and the wider market. Thanks to the selflessness of Titan Origins, experts estimate about 170,000 crewmembers are saved from death by atmospheric re-entry burnup.
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Brought this little fella to BrickUniverse Jax this past month and had blast. Hoping to bring it to BrickFanExpo in Jax later this year, though I will have to put it back together because it did not survive the trip back home. Aesthetics over strength has always been a weakness of mine, and it really shows in big projects.
This is biggest Lego project I've ever done solo. It's 110 studs long without the antenna. I initially started it in August 2024 with the hopes to have it done by the end of SHIPtember. LMAO. Hope y'all enjoy, and thanks for reading this far!
-Josiah
🌻🌷🌸 . . The Flowers Tale . . 🌸🌷🌻
Model: Saphira & Hansen
Tale: The difference between Love and Obsession
The distinction between love and obsession lies in how you handle your affection and how you treat the thing you care about.
When you truly love a flower, you nurture and tend to it to promote its optimal growth, rather than cutting it down and possessing it.
This contrast between finding Happiness in watching it flourish and Happiness from claiming it as your own indicates your selfless or selfish inclinations towards love.
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" Possessing things obsessively and labeling them as yours doesn't define your self-worth or make you stronger. Instead, it can reveal your dependence, lack of confidence, and insecurity.
Release the urge to possess, and explore your inner strength and genuine self-worth by seeking happiness beyond ownership. Don't rely on shallow labels for validation. "
_______ Scarlett Saphira
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In many parts of the world, the lotus is considered sacred. In Eastern cultures and spiritualities, especially, the lotus is sometimes called the “Flower of Life” due to its association with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth or reincarnation. Each lotus’ color also has significance of its own. White has come to represent beauty, grace, purity of mind, fertility, and faith. Pink lotus flowers are known as Buddha’s earthly symbol, where a bud symbolizes one’s spiritual journey and a fully-bloomed pink lotus represents enlightenment. Yellow lotus flowers symbolize openness and hospitality while red flowers have come to meant selfless love and compassion. The blue lotus is rare—just as the properties it symbolizes are, signifying thought over emotions, wisdom, and knowledge. Also rare, the purple lotus represents self-awakening, harmony, and balance within oneself.
#smalltowninertia Helena on the steps leading to her apartment February 2017
Visited Helena today to discuss how to approach her coming story update. Much has happened in her life over the last 16 months and her selfless, candid and insightful sharing of all her experiences is truly inspiring.
We made this first photograph for the update this morning, full story to follow.
Mamiya 7II, Ilford HP5Plus and printed with Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta 315gsm paper.
Previous story with Helena, here : smalltowninertia.co.uk/market-town-helena-every-day-is-a-...
.... Canada’s Sovereign for over 70 years, Head of State in fourteen other countries and Head of the 56-member Commonwealth of Nations. Supported by her husband, the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen visited every province and territory of Canada over 22 visits, met many thousands of Canadians from all walks of life, and had a particularly warm relationship of mutual respect with the First Nations of this land. For the vast majority of Canadians, she is the only monarch we have ever known, and her passing is a significant moment in our common life together. We give thanks to her life of selfless service and duty and service to our nation and the Commonwealth. ....
In the Garden of the Goddess
The blazing eye of Dawn is all to fools:
those who see the joy
in Light expressed as Light,
but brightness also graces Night.
Her veil parted, the black curtain
giving way to shades of blue and gold,
Her rapturous embrace inspiring eyes beholden.
Planted in Her garden, neighboring eaves
rustling in their trembling eagerness to share their leaves!
For in Her realm eternal, flawless
clay of earth and blade of grass
stretch forth to feel the loving light
of their supernal Goddess!
Her joy ran rampant through my boughs,
my swaying branches spreading wide
to grasp the rays of her horizon --
With love untainted as a child's, so boundless
as my selfless roots cried out to sing her praises soundless!
No dalliance ever felt before complete
until this blessed revelation -
this, Her holy emanation, warmed my heart,
annulled my restless reason:
She was every mother: deepest love
in understanding all that came of Her,
enclosing us within the circular.
*She beckoned but a moment by Her brilliance; best,
lest I uprooted trunk and earth to shade Her manifest.
ગુરુદેવનાં ચરણમાં કરીએ કરોડ વંદન,
પરબ્રમ્હના ચરણમાં કરીએ કરોડ વંદન...
ભવજળને તારનારા, નાવિક તમે અમારા;
હે દીનબંધુ પ્યારા... કરીએ
અમે દીન હીન આવ્યા, ના સાથ કાંઈ લાવ્યા;
તમે પ્રેમથી સ્વીકાર્યા... કરીએ
હે શ્રિહરીના સાથી, શ્રીજી સમા પ્રતાપી;
અંતર વસેલ સાક્ષી... કરીએ
તમે જ્ઞાનવાણી વરસ્યા, અમે તોય રહ્યા તરસ્યા;
અરે ! તોય હૈયાં હરખ્યા... કરીએ
વસજો સદા નયનમાં, અને રાખજો શરણમાં;
અમ વાસ હો ચરણમાં... કરીએ
જનમદિવસના અભીનંદંન
Happy Birthday to my Guru P.P. Pramukh Swami Maharaj
I am not prepared to bury my head in the sand and pretend that everything is alright when it is in fact the opposite.
I am not prepared to turn and walk away when I know that I should stand and face it all.
I am not prepared to close my eyes to unpleasant things and to stand by without taking action when needed to save a life.
Neither should you
This past week I got to shoot with Joel Robison, aka Boy Wonder. His kindness and selflessness surpassed even his genuine online persona, and my heart melted when I hugged him. He did a photo of me and I did one of him, pictured here, and it was a dream come true! I shot with so many photographers last week and it was really and truly a transformational experience, getting to meet so many new and kind people.
This picture is adding to my series "Fears & Fairytales". I first posted a picture from it a while back and have been quietly adding, not mentioning when the series has been extended, so I want to share this new blog post with you detailing the 6 pictures I have created for it so far: shadenproductions.com/blog/2013/01/06/series-fears-fairyt...
And, if you have the time, an additional blog post that is very dear to my heart, on the subject of competition: shadenproductions.com/blog/2013/01/05/the-thing-about-com...
Close up images of the carvings in the wood, one of which was there already and serves as the namesake for the image, and the two others which were my doing:
It seems that lately I have lots of friends dealing with lots of pain right now - sickness, personal crisis, death... Isn't it wonderful, though, that God has given us "Angels on Earth"? Those selfless people who are always there to help others when times are tough. Do you know people like this? What would we do without these people? I have seen so many selfless acts in the past few weeks. It so warms my heart in a world that can sometimes seem so cold.
Midi-Pyrenees, France
April, 2009
Eight weeks ago, my daughter made the very difficult decision to send the kids to their dad's place. She made this sacrifice because of the dangers inherent in working in a seniors residence. However, her place has been virus free for many many weeks, and it was time for the kids to come home. I don't know if tears were shed during this hug, but there certainly were moist eyes here upon seeing the photo. (Taken by their dad, I presume.)
I am proud of my daughter for making this selfless decision, and I am thrilled that they are back together.
© AnvilcloudPhotography
i went to my favourite part of the woods at my favourite time of day and it was lovely, there will be more of these uploaded soon
this is summing up my mood fairly well. oh well.
i guess i am learning that sometimes there are no solutions and not everything can be solved in a way that makes everyone happy and sometimes you have to be selfless and not pay attention to what you want or what makes you happy and that really really sucks but it needs to be accepted and made the best of, which is not even the tiniest bit easy (reading back over things I've written when I was feeling profound makes me cringe ew)
but i will stop going on now
big loves, always x