#ritually sacrificing them

[wizardsix]

i guess i have to say it a million times since people insist on being dense: gale is just as much of a victim as the other companions. this isn't the trauma olympics. everyone has been through shit and deserves healing and redemption.

gale is not the self entitled, manipulative abuser people are painting him as. he's a lot of things, but nothing so heinous. he was groomed by a goddess who has a history of preying on wizards that threaten her power, and as a result, gale's ambition and faith was what drove him to discover the netherese orb. what he did was for mystra - in his mind, it was to prove his love by restoring her missing power - and by extension for the betterment of mortals. his actions were never malicious or selfish, in fact he puts himself so low on the priority list it's pretty much non existent. he was never going to use that power to usurp her, but mystra definitely saw it like that, which is why she didn't hesitate to present suicide as his only solution. he never crossed her personal boundaries in the way people are twisting it, he only wanted to cross the boundaries she put on wizards and their power.

people who insist he's all of these things and more clearly only spoke to him once or lack the reading comprehension to see past how much of an unreliable narrator he is. i can understand first impressions might put some people off, but you can say the same about the other companion introductions. i don't like comparing but since people insist on doing it; gale is one of the easiest companions to get along with just by being a good person, yet his honesty and selflessness makes people think he's secretly evil? while the companions with the capacity to be evil don't even try to hide it? how are people being so backwards about this? it's genuinely baffling and tiring to see people continuously spit out incorrect takes all too confidently.

no one is forcing anyone to like him, but it's unfair to completely mischaracterize him because you refuse to learn critical thinking. i promise using your brain is not as scary as it seems, or you can just. not talk about things you don't understand.

#all of them have issues but that doesn't mean they're irredeemable monsters. unless you push them to but that's on you #people are shocked that astarions ascended ending is so bad. yeah what did you expect from a soul sacrificing ritual for power lol #i cannot stress this enough. i don't care if people don't like gale. i care and am annoyed about the complete lack of media literacy skills #to the point where people are ruining such interesting characters. its a shame people can't appreciate good writing when we finally get it #anyway whatever idk if this makes sense its like 4am and ive looked at this post for too long #i have so much more to say but again its like not worth telling if it falls on deaf ears #gale dekarios #baldur's gate 3 spoilers #bg3 spoilers #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #six speaks #and no obviously im not saying the others are worse im just saying how do people accept astarion when hes Actually manipulative but not gale #i love star but we cant pretend hes not like that . and we cant pretend that gale is

[swordbards]

did you guys know that, well, the cruelty is the point

#i love this entire scene sooooo bad it's so delicious #flaunting the tadpole abilities and what he's capable of -- he's broken free of cazador somehow AND he can withstand the sun #and THEN once they leave. he attempts to manipulate tav in suuuuch a genuinely horrible way like #oh well of course i feel bad for them. i mean they're FORCED to do cazador's bidding. but no matter! #i'm fine sacrificing them for my own gain :) or rather... for OUR gain :) #this will keep both of us safe :) and... well... you want me to be safe right? :) you want me to be happy right? :) #this isnt him at his worst by any means but god it's soooo so good after how his act 2 arc is if youre romancing him #he's open and vulnerable and tells tav all about his plans and how he's been manipulating them this whole time #only to do it in a fun and new and interesting way all over again. but this time youre already 100% on his team #ANYWAY. i like when he's a bit fucking terrible #bg3 #playing bg3 #astarion #act 3 is really just a whole new beast to me at this point. how fun. i only got here once before and it was buggy and barely worked #sorry. i will be soooo deeply annoying as i rotate everyone in my head like little rotisserie chickens for the next few days #really thinking about how elluin is dealing with seeing this - she understands feeling like power will fix everything and keep her safe #but unlike astarion is capable of thinking long-term and about consequences #so this has her shaking in her fucking boots. and really has her grappling with the reality of their relationship #so until they actually get to the szarr palace and deal with the ritual... she's super withdrawn with astarion and even with the others #she wants him to be safe bc it means that she can realistically be safe since they're weird little mirrors for each other #but also. does safety exist without it becoming warped and horrifying #sorry. i will be normal again eventually

[teatitty]

Best comedy trope for the fam: Eri looking so sweet and innocent and normal then you glance over to her dads and brother and they all look like the scariest motherfuckers you've ever seen. It's because they're all sleep deprived and are about 2 seconds away from trying to fight the sun itself

#bnha #erasermic family #eri: these are my dads and that's my brother! they're all heroes! #her new teachers: are you...sure about that #she brings some friends home from her new school and about half of them think they're about to be ritually sacrificed

[pochapal]

given what we know now is it not extremely sus that shannon and kanon, being who they are and what they represent, were the only gospel house servants on rokkenjima during this specific weekend?

#umineko liveblog #the demon's roulette as some kind of deranged test to see if those two could succeed the cycle? #except instead of that we get both of them killed as extensions of the very same ritual #something here about the metaphor of the rushed chess match ruining carefully laid plans or something #what this does all do is massively throw into question How Much genji knows on this level #like. i'd argue he knows enough about kinzo's will to set in motion the epitaph killings #but was genji clued in on the whole Point of kinzo's obsession with the kids from the gospel house? #given his earlier answer it implies he was not involved with whatever became of beatrice's child which i think is linked to the orphanage #so genji's operating from an incomplete picture of blind loyalty to kinzo sacrificing the most valuable pieces as mere pawns?? maybe

[romulanslutempire]

#* #la'an noonien-singh #manu noonien-singh #sera #i... don't know what this is but i'm very here for it?? #orion tracking tech leads to a botched gorn chase i guess which ends very badly #sera posing as section 31 is very sexy to me #manu is the MVP as always #my retcon is that he survived the planetary nursery by figuring out about their ritual and letting them think la'an was the last one by #sacrificing his life for hers which meant he had to keep fighting for his life cycle after cycle on the breeding planet (think predators) #until he was able to steal a starship and escape and ever since he's been saving people and looking for la'an #I JUST HAVE A LOT OF LA'AN AND MANU FEELS OKAY #and sera is my second fave SNW lady right now so #star trek ‘killing off’ my beloved one episode side characters is simply not canon to me #manu x sera #sera x manu #sera x la’an #la’an x sera #sera having complicated ties to the noonien-singhs is my new favourite story arc #star trek au

[dent-de-leon]

Cannot stop thinking about all the reasons why Kingsley would absolutely drop everything and go running to save Beau and his Magic Man if he knew what happened to him—

#I NEED WORD TO REACH DARKTOW #NEED KING TO GO WITH YASHa on A RESCUE MISSION #he died for beau as molly #and believed that it was worth it as long as beau lived #molly watching Lucien attack beau and Caleb and feeling visceral pain from it— #molly who had to watch Lucien kill Caleb and still thought of the forehead kiss he gave him— #molly sacrificing himself because as long as the nein lived it was Worth it—Kingsley experiencing that very #same feeling in fleeting dreams and memories #King who picked flowers for beau and yasha #who was saved in a resurrection ritual that beau and caleb took part in #who turned to his Magician and called to him first after yasha— #ya #yeah— #simply cannot imagine he wouldn’t do anything to save them both again #anything would be worth it as long as he kept them safe this time— #Kingsley tealeaf my beloved

[thedeadthree]

🎵 + Tissaia?

HII RUBY DEAR I HOPE YOUR WELL!! tyty soo much tissaia my lonely lovely lady of last light she means the WORLD to me !!!!!

-`. send me a ♫ + a character’s name and I will respond with a song that reminds me of them. send a ♫ + a ship and I will do the same.

✧ ― 𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 -`. soap&skin.

Wo immer ich aufschlage find' ich dich / Du fällst im Schatten der Tage / Als Stille und Stich / Ich wart' auf dich, wann kommst du wieder heim? / Ich wollt' noch nie lieber eine Made sein

whenever i open up, i find you / you fall into the shadows of day as silence and stabs / i'm waiting for you, when are you coming back home? / i have never wanted to be a maggot more than now

#added the german and english translations <3 this song is AHH. #its so her and her father i could yell about them and this song for EONSS it is JUST. THE LAST TWO LINES I AM !! FINE!!!!!!!!!! #and the shadows and the curse and him and her waiting there in last light waiting IM GONNA CRY ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!!! #my little tragic baby :') #oc: tissaia thorm #leg.asks #leg.ocs #💎: ruby #kyber-infinitygems #TYTYY DEAR !! #these are the funnest to do i adore answering these SM :)) #the alternative ritual was sacrificing her to m*yrkul because of her blood relation and thats why no one came for her UGHHHHH #she finds her loved ones in wizard boy and the party reunites with her sister and ayls crying and sobbing !!!!!!!!!

[heraldofcrow]

Will I get roasted if I admit that I don’t think Bloodborne has hardly any deliberate villains with the exception of Micolash? Because that’s what I think…

And I’ll admit, when I first played through Bloodborne, after all the hell (mostly Yahar’gul) I went through before getting to the Nightmare of Mensis, meeting Micolash felt like meeting The One Responsible. He was goofy, yes…but he also gave me the heaviest sense of dread…I can’t explain it. I just got this gut feeling that he was utterly deranged and terrifying.

#ok before anyone mentions Laurence and the Healing Church… #yes i know #but hear me out #i think that was a case of “good intentions horrible methods” #which is basically the definition of antivillain #they started to become the villains for “a greater cause” #i’d argue that’s what Byrgenwerth did with the Fishing Hamlet too #like it got to a certain point where they KNEW what they were doing was screwed up #but it was for the “greater good” and all that #but Micolash? #i’m convinced he was aware of how screwed up his entire operation was and wanted it that way #maybe not? but i dunno #him being at the center of the ritual and everything #kidnapping people and sacrificing them… #guys Mico is the villain #don’t kill me lol #micolash host of the nightmare #bloodborne #CrowNotes

[poptartmochi]

oh i finally realized why the agathos are 💢💢💢 towards vergil 🤏🏻🕶️😳

#besides the whole wanting to go to hell thing being counter to their own beliefs and morals #because you know i think. given the context of being a Son of Sparda. there's an obvious and logical desire to know your father better #so i think the agathos Could empathize would that. many of them probably Would empathize with that! #so that overall argument falls flat bc the agathos Overall dislike vergil. why would All of Them go 😒😒 at him? #well it finally clicked :] if you sacrifice your right to peaceful eternal slumber to confine One Fucking Guy in time prison forever #and dumb people keep showing up to your time prison because the One Fucking Guy was notorious for hoarding secret knowledge #and these people keep getting killed in pursuit of evil knowledge + thus fueling the One Fucking Guy's ability to some day break the chains #of the time prison and invoke calamity yet again. Well! wouldn't it be quite frankly Alarming #if some dude with MegaBlood™️ that everyone can smell from a mile away waltzed in... get this!! ALSO in search of the evil knowledges #thus kind of threatening at its very core the exact thing you sacrificed your human soul and afterlife to.. #and despite your big red warning signs to LEAVE he just pushes further and further into your time prison and closer + closer to The One #Fucking Guy.. it's one thing for his travelling buddy to do that bc whatever 🙄 she's just a human after all. it will take like 400 more of #her to break the time prison.. but this one guy is like.. 500 of her in one convenient little package! fucked up!! #there is some vergil apologism amongst the agathos but overall they're like 😑😑😑 *skyrim guard voice* NEVER should've come here!!!! 💢 #i imagine a lot of them are like girl why would you want to go BACK to hell??? your dad ABANDONED that place!! 😭😭 0/10 reviews on Yelp!! #also we will Not Address the growing vampiric themes in the fprsq.. 😶 it is not my fault that arkham's little ritual relied so heavily on #blood and i based Many Things off that ritual! 🤧🤧😝 #sriracha.txt #fprsq #that is her official tag now ☺️ gioia deserves her own tag after all :]

[macarensesangles]

i almost gave pfeil a goat instead of a lamb but the lamb generated more pathos for me personally so that was the decision i made. i make all my decisions on pfeil based on pathos honestly

#i think they both convey the sort of symbolism i chose them for anyway #as soon as i realized it was about symbolism in art i knew he should have a lamb or goat #because those animals are so heavily associated with being sacrificed ritually #but the lamb also adds this element of like innocence that i think properly twists the knife #bc i think a lot about how #i should be putting this in a post and not the tags.

[hijackedhoneybeeez]

ya know if the bots were interesting i wouldnt have a problem with them. put some effort into it. convince me that youre a person, or at least the shell of one, and ill let you stay. idiots.

#i hate blocking every single one of them like im ritually sacrificing all my chicken #like goddamn #shush hon

[deadtower]

oh also i got my invite to characterhub and it’s going about as well as can be expected

#read [i haven’t come up with the freaking title yet] it’ll be released before 2024 #boy gets ritually sacrificed to elder god in his basement comes back with telekinesis and terminal optimism #befriends adorable trans lesbian. they stay friends. no romance between them #hell yeah brother

[professor-abeloved]

whats funny to me about my other wan ships is that they seem to be very slow burn and sweet. vibes of "we're broken people who can heal together and be the best versions of ourselves someday"

just a soft, quiet love that blossoms from trust and mutual understanding and a willingness to be better.

whether that's a moment of realization for wan while he and devon struggle for their lives in the kitchen and accidentally add salt to noah's dish

or a reprieve of several long beats where lincoln and wan sit side by side, and although the world is going to shit, the other's silent presence makes wan think that everything is okay, even if just for now

#smth about how mattyass makes wan feel like glitter is exploding inside them #its passion untempered by selflessness #its devotion left to scorch and destroy #because a certain someone doesnt want to stop murdering #or try therapy :// #HAHAH #anyways wan can have a sweet healthy relationship as a treat in alt aus #maybe #dewan #lincwan #NOW WITH A ROMANTIC FLAVOR #juan capili #devon hunter #lincoln mcquoid #el.txt #also imagine wan being like #ilw ch20 spoilers in the tags #'idk if hes into me lia he hasnt tried ritually sacrificing me yet :(((' #which is funny bc i ship devonoah where yknow that mess happens

[im-totally-not-an-alien-2]

Halloween prompts year 2 day 4

Typical "sacrificed to the ghost king" scenario except thier technically being sacrificed to the "endless green of the void" aka the Ghost Zone itself and it just dgaf so when these guys land in Dannys front yard in the gz he sends them home immediately

Just

Batman: *gets sacrificed and thrown into the void*

Batfam: *were too late to stop it* Noooooo!

Batman: returns literally a moment later confused and with a post it note saying "✨ no ✨" complete with hand drawn sparkles ✨ stuck to his forehead.

The bats lose it a little as they finished beating up the bad guys.

Somehow it turns into the bats "sacrificing" themselves to the void just to see what kind of rejection they get.

Nightwing got sent back with a note that said "lol" and nothing else

Black bat got a note saying "No, thank you"

Red Hood got a "Tempting, but no"

Spoiler got a talking Barney the Dinosaur toy but the only sounds it would make were very accurate explosions

Red Robin was sent back with like, 12 flavors of lip balm in black metal tubes. No one recognized what brand they might be from and with a bit of reverse engineering Red discovered there were hidden laser blasters inside of each of them that would be used discretely. He got freaking secret agent gear wtf.

Robin got sent back with a uno reverse card taped to his back and a glowing green bunny with blank red eyes in his arms. He has no idea where the bunny came from but wasn't complaining. It was very fluffy and loved to give him kisses.

For some reason it freaked out both Drake and Todd though.

Phantom was just wondering why so many people were sacrificing themselves to him via the "sacrificial bride" ritual. He wasn't even anyone important so why send them to his territory in the Ghost Zone???

After this happened several more times Danny decided the next time one of the cute superheros his age got sent here he would ask them out on a date. Via ghostly "check yes or no" letter style of course. Thier date will be the first time they meet.

#halloween prompts #prompts #dpxdc #danny phantom #danny fenton #fanfiction prompts #batman #batman does it a second time and gets literally yeeted back with a note that says *YEET* on it #NOT ghost king #thats the beauty of this prompt #danny is just a random ghost/halfa who essentially keeps getting people dumped in his front yard

[saraswritingtipps]

20 secrets that your character has

1. Hidden Identity: The character is living under an assumed name and concealing their true identity for personal or safety reasons.

2. Past Trauma: The character has experienced a significant traumatic event in their past that they have kept secret, shaping their behavior and motivations.

3. Forbidden Love: The character is involved in a romantic relationship that goes against societal norms or has complications, forcing them to keep it hidden.

4. Hidden Talent: The character possesses a remarkable talent or skill that they have kept hidden from others, fearing judgment or exploitation.

5. Criminal Past: The character has a history of involvement in criminal activities, either as a former offender or as an undercover agent, which they keep concealed from their current life.

6. Family Secret: The character comes from a family with a dark or scandalous secret that they are determined to keep hidden, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness.

7. Betrayal: The character has betrayed someone close to them in the past, and they carry the guilt and shame of their actions as a closely guarded secret.

8. Hidden Agenda: The character is harboring a hidden agenda or ulterior motive, manipulating events and people to serve their own interests.

9. Hidden Wealth: The character possesses significant wealth or resources that they keep hidden to maintain a humble or low-profile existence.

10. Supernatural Abilities: The character possesses supernatural abilities, such as telekinesis or mind-reading, which they keep concealed for fear of persecution or exploitation.

11. Lost Memories: The character has gaps in their memory or a forgotten past that they are desperate to uncover, unsure of what they might discover.

12. Hidden Agenda: The character is working undercover or as a double agent, keeping their true intentions and loyalties hidden from those around them.

13. Terminal Illness: The character has been diagnosed with a serious illness but chooses to keep it a secret, not wanting to burden others or alter their relationships.

14. Stolen Identity: The character has assumed someone else's identity, perhaps due to a troubled past or to escape a dangerous situation.

15. Secret Society: The character is a member of a secretive organization or society with its own rules, rituals, and agenda, which they keep hidden from the outside world.

16. Guilty Pleasure: The character has a guilty pleasure or indulges in a secret hobby that is incongruent with their public image or perceived personality.

17. Hidden Fear: The character has a deep-rooted fear or phobia that they go to great lengths to hide from others, fearing it will make them appear weak or vulnerable.

18. Lost Love: The character had a past love or relationship that ended tragically or abruptly, and they keep their feelings and memories associated with it concealed from others.

19. Hidden Enemy: The character is secretly being targeted or pursued by an unknown enemy or antagonist, and they must keep their guard up to protect themselves and those around them.

20. Unfulfilled Dreams: The character harbors dreams and aspirations that they have never shared with anyone, feeling uncertain or afraid of pursuing them.

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[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: Habits To Become Your Best Self In 2023

Some habits, routine ideas, and mindset shifts to help make 2023 your best year yet. Hope this helps and inspires you to reach your goals for the next 12 months. Remember to work hard and take care of yourself. Once you put your mind to it, the sky is the limit! xx

Make Your Meals Plant-Based & Produce-Focused: Center your meals around a variety of vegetables, fruits, plant proteins, potatoes, and unprocessed plant-based fats (avocado, nuts, seeds) and minimal whole grains.

Get Creative With Stress Eating Substitutions: Discover healthy swaps for your meals and snacks to ensure what you're eating without sacrificing your goals. Some simple substitutes include mixing in cauliflower rice into your whole grain rice to add nutrients/volume while slashing the calories, using half an avocado with lemon as a salad dressing over spoonfuls of olive oil, swapping meat for lentils in a chill, soups, or stir fry, choosing frozen grapes or whipped bananas with berries over candy or ice cream for a sweet treat, etc. Remember: Spices and seasoning are your best friends.

Be Mindful of Your Beverage Consumption: Consuming enough water is essential. However, if you get bored with water, add some herbal and black tea, black coffee, or fruit-filled water into the mix. Cinnamon, vanilla, and apple or peach teas are great options to satisfy cravings and prevent mindless snacking (not a substitute for food – eat if you're genuinely hungry). For the winter season, try using some pure cocoa powder with hot water, vanilla extract, and a tablespoon or two of plant-based milk for a healthy hot cocoa drink.

Prioritize Long Walks: Carve out 1-2 hours of your day to get 10-12K steps in at least 5 days a week. Go outside if possible or jump on a treadmill/walking pad to get in some movement while watching TV, talking on the phone, or catching up on some emails.

Find A Simple Resistance Workout You Love: Yoga, pilates, or an at-home weight-training or body-weight exercise you can do at home. Browse different YouTube videos for 10-30 minute workouts to try or sign up for a class in your local area to make it a more social experience (and force yourself to take accountability to show up in the first place).

Create Short & Long "Bookend" Routines: Create a simple routine for the beginning and end of the task-filled portion of your day. For most of us, these routines would be done in the morning and evening/at night before and after work, school, or doing chores/errands. Let go of the rigid idea that these routines need to be done at certain times of the day. Set yourself up to win and tailor them to your schedule. Consider these short routines (like drinking a cup of coffee/tea, reading, meditation, journaling, a walk, or a short dancing session) your warm-up and cool-down sessions of the day. Having these rituals to look forward to will give you the energy and motivation to do what you need to get done each day.

Practice This 10-10-10 Mindfulness Practice: Make time for at least 10 pages of reading, 10 minutes of meditation, and 10 minutes of journaling daily (This can include shadow work) either in the morning or nighttime to clear and reset your mindset for the day.

Take An Hour To Plan Out Your Week: It's most convenient to do this power hour on a weekend (I typically reserve an hour before dinner on Sunday for weekly planning). Write out all of your main work tasks, schedule any due date reminders (for work, bills, chores, and other life necessities), must-do errands, emails and calls or appointments to make, etc.). I like using the Productivity Planner from Intelligent Change and my Reminders app/Google calendar via iCloud to sync deadlines and times to schedule messages/tasks/bills, so everything will be in front of me at the correct time throughout the week.

Prioritize 1-3 Tasks Daily: You might need to choose one large project to work on in small chunks or select a "Big 3" for the day, depending on how complex, lengthy, and time-consuming your projects/errands or appointments are for the day. Using this method allows you to be efficient, streamline your life, and feel productive without overwhelming yourself on the regular (the fastest route to burnout).

Make A Life Admin Schedule (and Stick To It): Choose days (and times if possible) of the week to update certain spreadsheets, batch reply to less urgent messages, clean your house, do laundry, grocery shop, etc. Scheduling these tasks ahead of time eliminates half of the battle for following through on what you need to do. Eventually, you will make these tasks into habitual routines that your brain will allow you to execute effortlessly as though you're in autopilot mode.

Mind Your "Circle of Influence": Do an intake on the 5-10 people you speak to the most or value in your life. If you're an employee, it is probably best to not include your boss or coworkers in this consideration list, as you need to work amicably with them regardless of your personal feelings. Look how you feel during your interactions with your friends, family, intimate partner, or an adjacent love interest. Consider how they speak to you, about themselves, and the topics your conversations are focused around. See if they align with the person you want to be and your goals. Evaluate how close you want to be and what parts of your life you think would be the most beneficial for you and the relationship going into 2023.

Set Boundaries: Understand your expectations, non-negotiables, and limits in every area of your life. Communicate these principles to others clearly, so they know when they are overstepping. Don't tolerate disrespect, but also don't expect others to be mind-readers. If someone knows that they're crossing your boundaries, it is easy to draw the line in the sand and walk away without the guilt or shame that can arise when conflicts originate from a lack of healthy communication.

Incorporate One Creative Practice Into Your Week: Reinvigorate your mind by engaging in at least one hour of creative activity per week. Try drawing, creative writing, poetry, singing, dancing, painting, pottery, jewelry making, graphic design, photography, etc. Even taking a foreign language course or creating a Pinterest inspiration/mood board or organizing your home/closets in an aesthetically-pleasing way counts. Figure out what creative outlet(s) you find satisfying. Prioritize scheduling this practice into your schedule weekly.

Refine Your Signature Look: Edit your wardrobe, try out a new haircut, or change up your makeup routine, nail color, or signature scent. Consider how you can close any gaps between your authentic personal style and how you present yourself on a day-to-day basis. Create an inspiration board if needed to help yourself define your unique aesthetic and gradually work towards embodying your ideal look.

Keep A "Praise" Archive: Create a record of all of the messages you receive highlighting your achievements, milestones, recognitions, or compliments. Compile a folder that acts as your "praise" archive for every area of your life. Create a folder in your work email inbox to save all of your professional achievements, praise, and positive contributions. Do the same for your personal email. Create a folder in your photo album of screenshotted texts. Keep a running list on your "Notes" app of any compliments you receive on your conversational contributions, actions, attire, personality, smile, etc. Hyping yourself up to connect to your highest self.

Create A "Siren" Kit: Take note of all of the clothing, scents, songs, cosmetics, phrases, people, and other aspects of your environment that empower you to feel your sexiest. Keep all of these items/songs/texts together to make it simple to set the mood before engaging in some indulgent action or revisit when you need a boost of confidence throughout your week.

Do A Financial Audit: Create an income/expenses spreadsheet to understand your current spending behavior and budgeting plan going forward. Set up your 2023 financial goals and projections, including target amounts for income, savings, and investments.

Give Yourself A Weekly "Treat": Find a healthy indulgence that you can strategically incorporate into your week. This "treat" can be a massage or nail appointment, permission to watch a movie or a couple episodes of a TV show, a serving of your favorite dessert or a glass of wine, etc. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Consider regular indulgence as an act of self-care not as a sign of weakness or self-destruction. Embracing pleasure does not require guilt or external permission.

Happy New Year, loves! Cheers to an abundant 2023 xx

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