金光教ヒロ教会 Hilo Konkokyo church.

A blog about my experiences at the mission in Hilo, Hawaii.

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I got to see my first Autumn grand festival today. Many Reverends from different churches showed up and I got to meet a bunch of people. Including Reverend Koichi Konko, head minister of the church in Honolulu. I feel so very blessed to have the opportunity to spend time with them. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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Ikigami Konko Daijin monthly service today. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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Some pictures of the Hilo mission in the rain today. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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Looking forward to it. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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gentle reminder from a blob on world mental health day

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Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. A perfect day to talk about easily-accessible resources. 10/10.

Post it Forward (@postitforward) highlights a community dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental health discussion. Scroll through the blog, search the #postitforward tag on Tumblr, and consider posting it forward yourself. You just might make another person feel a little less alone.

As always, when things get tough, consider using the resources your community offers. We’ve rounded up a list of free and confidential counseling being offered all around the world.

Take care of yourself, Tumblr <3

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Ikigami Konko Daijin monthly service was today. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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October 1st memorial service. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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Things that no one tells you about being a transwoman that you need to know:

if you are on hormones, you will have to pee 24/7

you are so god damn beautiful

tucking is hard the first time, but it gets easier

you don’t have to tuck if you don’t want to

there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to be trans or to transition

YOu ARE GORGEOUS

you have to learn to love yourself, it will save your life

don’t let the rough times with dysphoria dictate how you feel about yourself on a daily basis

you need to acknowledge and cherish the things you like about yourself

know that you are fucking beautiful

drink like eighteen gallons of water a day

pay no mind to people who are ignorant

HONESTLy, SO PRETTY

bras are very sweaty

never feel like a burden for being you

tell yourself that your beautiful everyday

try to find positives in your life, they will help you when everything seems like it’s crumbling

wow, you. are. HOTTTTT.

patience is so important

there are going to be good days and bad days

your nipples are really going to hurt

no

like they will really hurt

if you are seeing a doctor for hormones etc, always be open and honest with any questions or concerns

you are as ***flawless as beyoncé and don’t let anyone tell your differently

you don’t have to be feminine to be a woman

don’t compare yourself to others

you are valid, you are worth it, and you worthy, you are important.

you are not alone, ever.

YOU ARE GORGEOUS.

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tips on alleviating sex dysphoria

i have yet to read a post on relief of sex dysphoria that was ACTUALLY helpful, and if you have moderate to severe sex dysphoria reading a book or dancing isnt really gonna do jack shit so here’s some cheap/free ways to actually help you

for FTMs

tutorials for making packers: [tumblr post] [video] [wikihow]

diy packer harness: [pouch] [pouch] [for underwear] [easy]

tutorials for making STPs: [super easy] [realistic] [semi-realistic]

binders: [diy tips] [In A Bind (U.S. only)] [Replace The Ace (U.S. only)] [MORF (worldwide)]

exercises to make you look more masculine: [hips and thighs] [chest] [biceps] [abs]

miscellaneous: [tumblr post for fake beards] [foods that lower estrogen] [foods that heighten testosterone] [masculine makeup] [lowering your voice] [passing tips]

for MTFs

tutorials for tucking: [video] [video] [wikihow] [tumblr post]

making breast forms: [very easy] [easy] [video]

bras/panties: [Cheap Undies] [bras and sports bras] [for trans women]

makeup: [All Cosmetics Wholesale] [Bang Good] [elf] [BH Cosmetics] [basic makeup tutorial]

exercises to make you look more feminine: [hips and thighs] [chest] [legs]

miscellaneous: [how to cover up stubble] [foods that heighten estrogen] [foods that lower testosterone] [making your voice higher] [passing tips] [advice for pre-e trans women] [get cleavage with makeup]

resources for all trans people

Trans Housing Network

Trans Clothing Exchange

Trans Lifeline: U.S. [phone] and Canada [phone]

Trans Supplies

feel free to add links or correct broken ones!

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Oh my fuck thank you

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ur welcome

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For all my trans followers

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When we get angry, we suffer. If you really understand that, you also will be able to understand that when the other person is angry, it means that she is suffering. When someone insults you or behaves violently towards you, you have to be intelligent enough to see that the person suffers from his own violence and anger. But we tend to forget. We think that we are the only one that suffers, and the other person is our oppressor.

Thich Nhat Hanh (via aspiritualwarrior)

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Our Mitama matsuri was today. We gave thanks for our ancestors. (at Hilo, Hawaii)

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There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth: not going all the way, and not starting.

Buddha

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Tenchi Kakitsuke. Ikigami Konko Daijin, Tenchi Kane no Kami isshin ni negae. Okage wa waga Kokoro ni ari. Kongetsu konnichi de tanomei. Divine reminder. Through Ikigami Konko Daijin, to Tenchi Kane no Kami, pray with a single heart. The divine favor depends on one's own heart. On this very day pray.

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Wow. Religious LGBTQ+ are just so wonderful. 

Pagans? They’re stars 

Muslims? They’re the greatest™

Christians? They’re heckin rad

Jews? They deserve ice cream and warm hugs

Sikhs? They raised my GPA and cured my asthma 

Buddhists? They bless this world with their very presence

Hindus? Can’t get better than these guys

Shintoists? They’re A+++ human beings 

Taoists? They’re about as wonderful as kittens

LGBTQ+ who religiously cover their heads (especially trans boys and nb ppl)? It makes me so happy knowing they exist

In conclusion, LGBTQIA+ people who are religious are great and deserving of so many good things. Be kind to them.

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We need to embrace the oneness of humanity and show concern for everyone—not just my family or my country or my continent. We must show concern for every being, not just the few who resemble us.

Dalai Lama

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Rainbow falls. (at Hilo, Hawaii)