#respectful

[classycookiexo]

#respectful #kind #honestly

[princesscatherineblog]

#kate middleton #catherine middleton #duchess of cambridge #the princess of wales #sombre #respectful #walkabout #september 2022 #queen elizabeth ll #windsor castle

[wiirocku]

1 Peter 3:16 (NLT) - But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

#1 Peter 3:16 #gentle #respectful #way #keep #conscience #clear #people #speak #against you #ashamed

[awesomecooperlove]

#love #give love #remorseful #compassionate #human #caring #respectful #generous #all animals (human or not) deserve to live and be free from abuse #exploitation and slavery #love all animals not just some #be vegan #please share #let’s make the world great again

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #9210

To treat others with respect and tolerance.  – Guest Submission

(Please don't add negative comments to these posts.)

#sad #help #hope #reason to live #depressed #depression #empty #alone #mental illness #anxiety #trauma #guest submission #mental health #treatment #respect #respectful #tolerance

[capitalism-and-analytics]

You get a lot of unnecessary hate. I'm someone who certainly leans more socialist than capitalist but man, the flood of rabid discourse you attract is bizarre. And you still respond with helpful advice! Idk what else to say but kudos to you, my guy. Wish more people were like you.

To quote Joél Leon:

“If we are asking for the world to be kind, we must first ask what are we doing to add more kindness to the world. If we are asking for the world to be more loving, we must first ask what are we doing to add more love to the world. We are the vessels for the things we seek.”

#anon #kindness #respectful

[sappy-witch]

🌿 Ethical Cleansing Alternatives🌿

Hello darlings 🥰

I wanted to talk about an important issue today: the use of palo santo and white sage for cleansing. While these plants have become popular in the spiritual community for their cleansing properties, it's important to remember that they have cultural significance for Indigenous people and may not be accessible or appropriate for everyone to use.

Additionally, both palo santo and white sage are endangered in the wild due to over-harvesting. So what are some alternatives for cleansing that are respectful to Indigenous cultures and environmentally friendly? Here are a few ideas:

🌿 Garden Sage: This is a great alternative to white sage, and it's easily accessible at most grocery stores. You can use it the same way you would use white sage for cleansing and smudging.

🌿 Cedar: Cedar is a sacred plant to many Indigenous cultures, and it's a great alternative to palo santo. You can burn cedar to cleanse a space or use it in a bundle for smudging.

🌿 Lavender: Lavender is a gentle yet effective plant for cleansing negative energy. You can use dried lavender in a bundle or as loose herbs, or even burn lavender-scented candles or incense.

🌿 Rosemary: Rosemary has cleansing properties and is often used in protection spells. You can use it in a bundle for smudging or sprinkle dried rosemary around your home.

Remember, the most important thing is to use alternatives that are respectful to Indigenous cultures and are environmentally sustainable. Also, be sure to research the plants you're using and make sure they're safe for burning.

🌿 Some tips for using these alternatives:

🌱 Before you begin, set your intention for cleansing and protection.

🌱 Burn the plant material over a fireproof surface like a metal bowl, shell, or cauldron.

🌱 Use a feather or your hand to waft the smoke around your space or yourself.

🌱 Be sure to extinguish the material safely when you're finished.

I hope this post has been helpful in finding more ethical and sustainable alternatives for cleansing. Remember to approach your practice with respect and reverence, and to always be mindful of the impact you're having on the environment and others. 

Thank you @panthera-dei for bringing this important issue to my attention on my previous post detailing Protection Magick which I have since edited, and for giving me a reason to research this topic further. As a community, let's make a conscious effort to practice sustainable and ethical witchcraft and respecting the cultural significance of practices like smudging.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in contact. Let's continue to support and uplift Indigenous cultures while practicing our craft 💚✨

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#sustainablewitchcraft #sustainability #sustainable materials #greenwitchcraft #smudging #palo santo #gardensage #energycenters #respectful #ethical magic #Protection #Protection spell #protection magic #cedar #lavender #rosemary #baby witch tip #mine #sappywitch #sappywitchcoven #blessed be

[desire-for-madness]

Many are wanting Seo Joon to become sass incarnated and stop taking any shit (which I relate to, I would have been the sassiest bitch if my bf ghosted me), but can we take a moment to appreciate the kindness of his character. He doesn't see the need to stoop so low or inflict pain where pain was given, he's what we should all strive to be. Such a generous heart ❤

#to my star 2 #to my star #we want to be independent bitches now #but in the olden days seo joon would have been a role model #generous #kind #respectful #damn #kang seo joon #han ji woo #seo joon x ji woo

[felassanis]

No but....the suave, sexy, flippant rogue elf who comes across like they only want the Warden for sex. Fitting into that stereotypical, charming but asshole stereotype. The kind of guy who who doesn't believe in love and sees it as a waste of time. Turning out to be the companion who vows never to love again if your Warden dies is spectacular.

Edit: AND THE ONLY LI TO ACTUALLY REMAIN AND TRAVEL WITH THE WARDEN

#zevran arainai #the world never gave him a reason to be kind #compassionate #respectful #yet he is #i love Zevran Arainai #dao #dragon age origins #dragon age #zevran

[lostsoulaltair]

My personal rant of OnS Story

Hello everyone, I know I mentioned days ago about being more active and well, today chapter 119 was released and, I think I reached the limit of patience or rather of how much I could keep up following the story.

Note: The purpose of this rant is to merely express where my discomfort focuses on; and of course, you can disagree or ignore this post; that’s totally fine. The only thing I kindly ask is, to be respectful if you disagree and want to share an opinion, I believe respect is a solid base for an exchange of ideas!

1. The story up till now

Back when OnS aired, and of course at such time I didn’t know there was a manga along LNs, I were fascinated by the story; it was the first time knowing about one that would touch vampires, demons and angels; after all, it’s not your every day story of vampires; and I must say that some titles that touch vampires involve romance and fights most of the times, but the involvement of demons and angels in a post apocalyptic world was something rather new and innovating.

The pace itself was strong because there was a solid concept at such time, it was a war, a battle to keep living and finding new reasons to keep going and I miust say that up till chapter 70 the story moved to a good pace; onwards till chapter 90, it became like a rush of events that could have been developed in a better pace or that’s at least on my insight, Mika’s death as a vampire was something I did not see coming; I saw it as a possibility but for the future, not for technically early events due to the arcs that happened after the animation ended.

But after 91 began till chapter 100, the story started to get weaker and seemed to pick an interesting pace and tried to reach a strong point until chapter 106 but once chapter 107 arrived, that’s when everything seemed to go to a downhill, it felt like a total twist of events that I couldn’t see as something surprising and this goes to one issue on my perspective which goes to the Script itself.

What do I mean?

Kagami portrayed Shikama as a mysterious evil force that had the upperhand and was very aware of what the characters that struggled against him thought, but those things such as adding poison to counter him was just that came out of nowhere.

Another issue that I find with the story is the twist but not in the sense of plot twist but rahter, how there may be contradictions within characters. For example, back with the whole Shinoa possession arc; Rigr kidnapped Yuu or rather, sent a soldier to take him, it was unclear for what purpose he aimed to do that and he didn’t want the Sun God Aten and Mikaela to reunite for one unknown reason but now with how the story went, it was more akin that it was fine that happened.

Another issue at hand is, the reason of Shikama’s struggle to possess Shinoa on which ultimately he discarted her after so much work, it simply doesn’t make any sense.

And one of the points I find distressing or rather that stopped being central is the vast distance on how religious figures were used back and how they were tied; the last time angels were mentioned and their relevance was back in chapter 108; it seemed like they had a relevance as to why they were found scary and why they targetted Shikama but ultimately, it was never resolved at the end. Whenever it is resolved later on...my expectations sadly get reduced.

2. Stuff that could have had potential

I think that, there were many points on which the story could have had a better development, for example, things that were dismissed but had such high potential were:

-Yoichi’s revenge against Lacus Welt

-The 7 Sinful keys were portrayed as mysterious objects that seemed to have a deeper purpose but ultimately, their existance was for resurrection along restraining Shikama for a limited time.

-The whole vampire vs human war just seems like a dream; even the vampires that were present once the other progenitors arrrived are long gone; it makes it seem like the only ones alive are the current progenitors we came to know within the story.

-Giving Yoichi and Kimizuki a background of being test subjects along carrying demons from the black series. This had so much potential to dig in with their pasts and what exactly the Hyakuya Sect took them in along why Guren made them be part of the squad if their roles were pretty much soldiers from one sole squad.

-Mitsuba’s destiny along her demon. Kagami once stated that something awaited Mitsuba and this is something I share a lot with @distinguished-slacker ; the girl had so much potential, back when she was introduced, she had a trauma but nevertheless, she was growing; now sadly, she barely appears. I even wonder what even was what awaited her at this point; her relevance to the plot is so small...it’s tragic.

-Shinoa’s character build in the LNs VS Vampire Reign. One of the things that I at least feel disappointed with, is how Shinoa, from the little girl that knew about spells along relying on other weapons, turned into a character that simply relied in her cursed gear alone instead of using those skills that were pretty visible with Mahiru and Guren.

-The whole Sun God Aten and Sword of Michael was once mentioned and ultimately left in oblivion; there was such a good possible build up in this aspect but after Shikama possession arc ended, it was pretty much dismissed.

3. Screentime

I do understand the story affects mainly Mika and Yuu; nevertheless, the characters that are involved as well one way or another feel so distant; like, there were many chances on which there could have been arcs for the characters to face off certain ordeals or develop deeper bonds within teammates; this even includes with the progenitors playing their role in the story.

Back when they were introduced, I was fascinated by how they were made and how powerful they were portrayed as; the more they got involved with the present, it seemed like they would receive proper screentime but now....they seem to fight for their goal but that goal alone feels distant and not so related to them despite being affected by the decisions of the MC and the antagonist.

With Shikama, this issue of screentime applies to him as well; something that makes antagonists interesting is part of their pasts and what makes them follow up such path, but in his case, it is barely known what kind of lifestyle he carried and what exactly happened to the son he once had. It is left in a haze of the unknown.

4. Yuichiro

I know many love Yuu and I respect that a lot. When it comes to stories, we as readers relate to characters, on which that may include the MC  which in this case, is Yuu.

Perhaps you might wonder why I am even listing him in this personal rant. The reason goes that, Yuu in a way falls in this strange concept within shounen manga/anime on which he’s the dumb MC that recklessly goes in his path and in a way, manages to fulfill achievements within his path; I understand very well that he had it rough but, one thing that I find it tragic or rather, poorly developed is the fact that Yuu hasn’t matured or learnt from experience along his reckless moves, thoughts or ideas.

A prime example being from chapter 115 claiming to have a plan, to ultimately in chapter 119 not having one which was terribly crystal clear.

One of the things I had hopes was to see Yuu gradually evolve as a character and mature or learn from past experiences, ultimately that ended up in a sour note, there are no consequences for him; if he does something or is struggling, that struggle fades eventually

Despite this somewhat long rant, I must clarify that I do not aim to say the author is bad or something, but rather, it is my discomfort as a reader only; I think that, it is normal when to feel discomfort or dissatisfaction when it comes to something it was once enjoyable in the past.

Thank you very much fo coming to my rant I guess; and I’m really sorry for making this rant but...I felt like, I really needed to express this.

#owari #owari no seraph rant #ons ted talk #ons #seraph of the end #sote #my thoughts about the story #respectful #hello everyone

[groundrunner100]

I saw a YouTube video talking about this, so i thought I’d start a poll about the debate.

#Kevin Conroy #DC #DC Comics #Gotham Knights #Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League #Batman #death #final note #send off #honor #dignity #respect #respectful #Bruce Wayne #Batgirl #Harley Quinn #Robin #Deadshot #Nightwing #King Shark #Red Hood #Captain Boomerang #Ra’s Al Ghul #Brainiac #Talia Al Ghul #Amanda Waller #Clayface #Wonder Woman #Mr. Freeze #Green Lantern

[goldandlights]

Mad Max thought of the day: Abuse must've been running rampant among the war boys and it would make sense for Nux to be extremely wary (if not downright afraid) of Max.

The man's older, bigger, stronger; took out an Imperator while chained after days of getting his blood drained, surviving a car crash and carrying Nux an unknown distance through the desert.

In war boy society, where the strong rule over the weak and individual lives mean nothing, that's the kinda guy on whose bad side you don't want to be on.

#reading a Nux lives fic rn that picks up on this #not that he'd conceptualize his instinctive reaction to Max reaching for jim as /fear/ #no ofc Nux is not afraid #just #respectful #and if he freezes and his breath stutters then that's just because he wasn't expecting the movement #it's not at all because he's scared of max grabbing him #and terrified of what would happen if he'd try to mve away

[cat-eye-nebula]

High Quality Dating & Relationships 💕 - If a man is NOT doing the most for you, you’re better off single - Source: tamkaur_ on tiktok

#bare minimum #relationships #courting #loyal men #healthy men #respectful #healthy masculine #energy #feminine energy #educational #princess treatment #love #affection #high quality #dating #romantic #tamkaur #relationship advice #dating advice

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #8885

 People using the right pronouns!  – Guest Submission

(Please don't add negative comments to these posts.)

#sad #help #hope #reason to live #depressed #depression #empty #alone #mental illness #anxiety #trauma #guest submission #mental health #pronouns #respect #respectful #care

[quilt-giving]

Be good. Be kind, respect your neighbors and their property. Give back to the community in which you live. Work hard but take time out to play. Be a positive influence. Dont forget to say please and thank you.

#kindness #respectful #please and thank you

[howifeltabouthim]

I think I wanted him because he never pushed me. That was the problem with most of the boys. Their intense wishes made me claustrophobic. They were always breathing on me, pulling, tugging, even begging for some mysterious gift they thought I could give them.

Siri Hustvedt, from The Blindfold

#consent #coercion #nonconsensual #lack of consent #lack of boundaries #rape culture #respectful #not like the others #want #desire #relationship #quotes #lit #words #excerpts #quote #literature #siri hustvedt #the blindfold