A Cosmic Spark

A general blog for everything I’m passionate about. The soul thrives on love, wonder, and humanity. Eclectic Pagan Vietnamese He/Him INFP Aries (☉) Leo (↑) Taurus (☾) General Interests: Storytelling, Art, Niche History, Folklore, Magic Practices, Mythology, Spirituality, Culture, Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Everything Books, Movies, and TV Shows

[ahmadwaleed55]

Guys, Gaza is being forgotten… but nothing has stopped.

People are still dying, hunger is still growing, and medicine is still nearly impossible to find.

We are living in conditions that get worse every single day. Basic needs have become a constant struggle, and survival itself feels uncertain.

My father is very sick and urgently needs treatment, but we are unable to provide what he needs in these harsh conditions.

We are doing everything we can, but we cannot do this alone anymore.

We urgently need your humanity and your support.

Please, if you can donate and share our story, do it now.

Donate to Support Ahmad’s Family for Basic Needs, organized by Ahmad family

Dear Esteemed Donors, My name is Ahmad, and I am a 16-year-old from northern Gaza… Ahmad family needs your support for Support Ahmad’s Fami

📍📍📍 Fundraiser vetted (#167 by el-shab-hussein & nabulsi), But we created a new GoFundMe page because GoFundMe suspended the beneficiary’s account on the platform, which put us in a very difficult situation.

[ahmadwaleed55]

Guys, please don’t let our story fade… we are still fighting every day to survive.

I hope your humanity moves you to stand with us, please don’t leave us alone in this. 💔🙏

[chungledown-bimothy]

reblog to tell a 14 year old that these are the very, very hard years and they're not wrong to feel the way they do.

[nojglisrenaissance]

I had a fifteen minute long crying session yesternight over the fact that all I was 10 years ago, at the ripe old age of 14, is lost and lonely, and now, at 24, I am neither and that filled me with so much gratitude

[cecil-speaks]

reblog to tell a teenager that these aren’t actually the best years of your life and that things can and will get better when you have independance and maybe are away from your situation right now.

Its me reblog to tell me that

[sevastiel]

Same thing with young adults. It can still get better. Your thirties aren’t when you’re getting old, that’s 70s-80s and we all know old people can be cool as hell anyway.

It might take time. More than has already passed, but it will get better.

It gets better. It does, right? Yeah. Yeah it gets better.

[the-haiku-bot]

It might take time. More

than has already passed, but

it will get better.

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

[dragon-in-a-fez]

knowing that the past tense of "hang" is "hanged" when it's a method of execution can be very entertaining because you'll be watching a horror movie and someone goes "local legend says a woman was hung in these woods" and you're like "👀 good for her I guess"

[go60go-deactivated20250622]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SOMEONE TELL MARKIPLIER

[go60go-deactivated20250622]

no fucking way

[espresshadow]

[ana-bananya]

Urgent help for a cancer patient in Gaza

Medical Treatment for Mazen in Gaza

My name is Darius. I am raising money for Mazen, a Palestinian man from Khan Younis who is currently trapped in Gaza with his wife and six s

As I posted about earlier this month, Ahmed's dad currently needs to undergo another round of chemo.

I talked to Ahmed today about his father's condition, and I have some important updates to share.

Firstly, his father is in need of medicine that will cost $100. This is the urgent need right now, as this dosage can't be delayed for long. Ahmed has already put the money we managed to raise towards paying for his father's chemo, so he cannot use that to pay for the medicine.

His dad's chemo therapy has now been postponed to May 2nd, giving us only 5 more days to raise the cost. We are working with even less time, because right now we need to focus on the medicine.

I have updated the goal to $935 to include the cost of medicine. Ahmed's dad desperately needs this, so I hope we can raise the $100 for his medicine by the end of the day so we can focus on the chemo. I have given what I could to start us off, please do the same.

$229/935 raised in total

$20/100 for medicine

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[ana-bananya]

$314/935

$621 left

Since my friends helped pay off the medicine yesterday, we have only received $5 to go towards the chemo. We have only 2 more days left to raise what's left. Unfortunately, it is likely this session will have to be postponed again. If we keep letting that happen, his dad's health is going to worsen even more.

Tagging for reach. Please share if you see this. Thank you

@sabertoothwalrus

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[ana-bananya]

Still no progress

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[segamascott]

[bi-astolfo]

Yes, investigation claimed at least 1,200 detainees 'dropped off the grid' from 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The claim is not new — the Miami Herald published its findings in summer 2025.

[standwithdaanes]

source for the congresswoman thing as well, because i hadn't heard about that:

Rep. LaMonica McIver Faces 17 Years in Prison Over ICE Jail Inspection

The Trump administration has repeatedly attempted to restrict or thwart congressmembers’ access to ICE jails.

[cock-holliday]

https://archive.is/20260404100138/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/lamonica-mciver-immigration-congress-trump.html

A non-paywall version of an April update about how her shit dem colleagues are failing to stand with her

[grootficguy]

i tried explaining to this girl at a party once how i could be gay and asexual at the same time and it basically boils down to never being into anyone but like once a year i’ll find a man attractive. and she was like “so what am i if i only like girls, and i’ve never found any of my boyfriends attractive and and i just wanna do cocaine all the time?” i was like “you’re a lesbian with a coke addiction?” and she was like “woooooah”. she broke up with her boyfriend that night and had a threesome with two girls in the bathtub. rebecca if you’re out there, i hope you’re going places. well, not far, since you’re electronically tagged. but spiritually.

[ana-bananya]

Urgent help for a cancer patient in Gaza

Medical Treatment for Mazen in Gaza

My name is Darius. I am raising money for Mazen, a Palestinian man from Khan Younis who is currently trapped in Gaza with his wife and six s

As I posted about earlier this month, Ahmed's dad currently needs to undergo another round of chemo.

I talked to Ahmed today about his father's condition, and I have some important updates to share.

Firstly, his father is in need of medicine that will cost $100. This is the urgent need right now, as this dosage can't be delayed for long. Ahmed has already put the money we managed to raise towards paying for his father's chemo, so he cannot use that to pay for the medicine.

His dad's chemo therapy has now been postponed to May 2nd, giving us only 5 more days to raise the cost. We are working with even less time, because right now we need to focus on the medicine.

I have updated the goal to $935 to include the cost of medicine. Ahmed's dad desperately needs this, so I hope we can raise the $100 for his medicine by the end of the day so we can focus on the chemo. I have given what I could to start us off, please do the same.

$229/935 raised in total

$20/100 for medicine

Vetting information

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[ana-bananya]

$314/935

$621 left

Since my friends helped pay off the medicine yesterday, we have only received $5 to go towards the chemo. We have only 2 more days left to raise what's left. Unfortunately, it is likely this session will have to be postponed again. If we keep letting that happen, his dad's health is going to worsen even more.

Tagging for reach. Please share if you see this. Thank you

@sabertoothwalrus

@giritina @bug-s0da @naggingatlas @biconicfinn @boudicca @soul-hammer @mxwhore @desire-mona @beserkerjewel @sketiana @trendytransgender @werewolfoffeverswamp @vitariesocks @healercharm @pronouncingitwang @sloppystyle @saltycharacters @cloudofdarkness

@handweavers @mariamlovesyou @confusedsheepsblog

@artoatsblog @elderscrollpdf @seeaweead @frodig-skog @sloanevictor @swaggy-transfag @dodojavelpelo @somethingaboutsomethingelse @dragoncarrion @seekerofthesightlessway @the-necrobotanist @vioisgoinginsane @creatures-of-love @d3ad-on-arriva1 @hexxeh @thegayquail @thatdiabolicalfeminist @repotting @isuggestforcefem @backfliips @xenodile @solarpunkcast @white-chalk-sapphomet @shamemp3 @shadow-von-vamp @solarpunkwitchcraft @gabzilla-z @joshpeck

[ana-bananya]

Still no progress

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@collectoroflovelythings

@k00ldino @sundung @extrabitterbrain @names-hard @killaltrock

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@adrowninggrip @thesavagesnakeplant @g-l-a-s-s-h-e-a-r-t-s-s

[jaafarwael-blog]

Hello,

I am Jaafar from Gaza. I am currently in northern Gaza, and we have not yet been displaced to the south. Things are very difficult here — the cost of moving to the south is $1,000, and a single tent also costs $1,000, if we can even find a place in southern Gaza. The south is overcrowded, and renting a plot of land costs $1,000 per month, or even more depending on the area. 🙂😢

I started a donation campaign in the middle of the war and received good support, but due to personal circumstances, I recently created a new link, and unfortunately, I have only received a small amount of donations so far. 😓💔 I appeal to you to help me with my new campaign and donate whatever you can 🥺😭. Every amount you give will save the lives of my family and me and may help us cover the cost of moving to southern Gaza! 😓 Thank you, and I pray that God blesses you and provides for you 🧡🫂

Here is the donation link ⬇️**

Urgent Support for Jaafar

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Barnes and I am a US citizen organizing this campaign on behalf of my friend Jaafar, who is raising funds to sup

[familymohamed]

Hello 👋

I am a father of two children 👨‍👧‍👦 from Gaza 🇵🇸, currently living through extremely difficult humanitarian conditions after losing my home due to the war 💔, and I am now displaced far from my original place of residence.

Life here is filled with daily challenges 😔, especially when it comes to providing basic needs such as food 🍞, water 💧, and care for my children.

My children are everything I have in this life ❤️, and I am doing my best to provide them with the minimum level of safety and food, but the current situation is very hard, and sometimes I cannot even provide them with a proper meal during the day 🍽️.

I also want to be able to provide my children with their school needs 🎒, such as supplies, stationery ✏️, and basic materials that help them continue their education despite the difficult conditions 📚.

I am only writing this because I have reached a point where I can no longer manage on my own 😞. Therefore, I am asking for help from anyone who is able to support, even with a small amount 💵, as it may help feed my children or ease part of our suffering.

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference in our lives 🌱. And if you are unable to help financially, sharing this post 📢 could reach someone who can, and that would also be a great support for us.

I still believe there are kind hearts 🤍 that can help in times of need.

Thank you to everyone who read this post 🙏, and thank you to everyone who helps or shares the message.🥹👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

“Donation link ⬇️”

Helping Mohammed and his family

[familydiala]

💔 Kind-hearted people,

Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #715 )✅️

This box in front of you contains the kidney stones that were removed during my previous surgery… pain beyond words and ongoing suffering 😔Today, I need a final surgery to complete my treatment and remove the stent, so I can return to my normal life… but my circumstances don’t allow it 💔

I only need $500 to cover the cost of the operation 🙏

A small amount that could be the reason my pain finally ends and I get a fresh start

🤍 Any donation, no matter how small, makes a big difference

🤍 And if you can’t donate, sharing might reach someone who can

Please don’t leave me alone in this pain… your support means everything 💔🙏

[ana-bananya]

Help Ahmed's dad undergo chemo

Medical Treatment for Mazen in Gaza

My name is Darius. I am raising money for Mazen, a Palestinian man from Khan Younis who is currently trapped in Gaza with his wife and six s

Yesterday I heard from Ahmed and he was able to give me an update on his father. Ahmed says he is doing a little better, but he is still sick and needs more treatment.

The next chemo treatment is currently scheduled for April 28th. It will cost $835. Ahmed will need the money by 12am on the 28th, eastern european standard time.

In the past, the doctors had to postpone the chemo because we couldn't meet the goal by the deadline. I am hoping we can get the money on time, and not have to make Ahmed's dad wait and suffer longer.

Please donate if you can. Anything helps, even small donations can add up if we can build momentum. Chuffed allows donations as small as $1.

If you can't afford to donate, please help by sharing. Ahmed currently does not have access to Tumblr after his account was terminated and cannot reach out to people for help like he used to before. Our reach is limited, and your share can help us reach more people.

$0/835

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[ana-bananya]

$30/835

$805 left

We only have 7 days left. We've had no progress for 2 full days and have only managed to raise $30 in the last week. If we cannot get momentum going, Ahmed's dad is going to be forced to have his treatment postponed yet again.

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[ana-bananya]

Still no progress. We only have 6 more days left.

Only three people have donated towards the new goal, including myself. I understand some people simply just can't afford to donate, and if you genuinely can't, this is not directed at you. But I am asking those of you who can find non-essential purchases to cut back on this week to please donate.

If donating is not possible for you, please share this post and share Ahmed's fundraiser with your friends and family who may be able to donate. Your share can help us reach more people.

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[ahmedalresh]

Help me so I can cover my university expenses.

I’m vetted by association I’m ayoosh gaza brother

Help Ahmed pay for university and finish his degree

Hello, I'm Ahmed, 23 years old. I was studying computer science at the Islamic University in Gaza before the war. I aspired to build a brigh

Hello friends, I thank you very much for your continuous support, but right now I am in urgent need of you and your help. We are now in the holy month of Ramadan, which requires a lot of expenses, and there has been a significant rise in prices.

I also need to pursue my dream after losing everything. I need your support greatly—I need more than $1,500 to pay my university fees so I can receive my certificate and apply for scholarships.

You can find the images below the post.

Therefore, I am in great need of your help. I support my family, and at the same time, I am trying to achieve myself and continue my education.

[samah-2]

Please don’t scroll past these words.

I’m going through an incredibly difficult time, doing everything I can to keep my family safe and stable.

Each day brings new challenges, and I’m trying my best to hold things together but it’s becoming harder to manage alone.

I never imagined I would be in a position where I have to ask for help like this,

but life has taken a turn I couldn’t have prepared for.

Right now, we are living without real stability,

and at times, even basic needs like food and warmth are uncertain.

I’m doing everything I can to stay strong,

but the worry and pressure are constant.

I’m not asking for much 🙏🏻

just a chance to get back on my feet,

and a small helping hand that could truly make a difference.

Any support, no matter how small, means more than words can express.

Knowing that someone cares gives us hope.

Please… don’t let us face this alone.



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[romanceyourdemons]

watching game of thrones and this was considered a historically accurate portrayal of steppe nomads??? the faux leather strapless crops and faux leather yoga pants?????

[romanceyourdemons]

one thing this show clearly doesn’t get, which a lot of modern portrayals of premodern times don’t seem to get, is that in a preindustrial society where literally everything is handmade, people preferred (and prefer!) to take a little longer to make things beautiful. if you’re personally spinning and weaving and stitching every inch your new coat, you might as well take an extra afternoon to dye the fibers a really lovely yellow with some onion scraps, and spend a little longer to embroider on a nice pattern. if you’re personally carving every angle of every chair in your house, you may as well slow down and carve them with a beautiful and culturally significant design, especially if you know your great-grandchildren will be sitting in them. in a hyperconsumerist industrial society it’s expected that you just buy what you can afford and settle for however beautiful or ugly the thing happens to be, but it wasn’t always that way. the vast majority of people in the premodern world—men and women, rich and poor—were hobbyist artists, and they dressed in and sat on and slept under and smoked with and ate out of their and their ancestors’ canvases every day

[its-not-a-pen]

NO THIS LEGIT MADE ME SO MAD.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT REAL STEPPE NOMADS FUCKING WORE???

HERE'S THE FUCKING REFERENCES I CREATED FOR A XIONGNU-INSPIRED DND CHARACTER COMMISSION. AND THAT WAS SOMEHOW MORE RESEARCH THAN GRR MARTIN AND HBO COULD BE PISSED DOING.

vs

LOOK AT THE FUCKING ARTESTY. THE CRAFTSMANSHIP. THE EMBROIDERY.

One thing I don't see discussed enough about game of thrones is the blatant orientialism. hey quick question, why are the real cultures you were "inspired by" portrayed as basically human-orcs? 1) why are nomadic societies automatically portrayed as being incapable of valuing or producing sophisticated clothes, and why is that costuming directly linked to their "bloodthirsty" and "warlike" natures? did you know their IRL counterparts the xiongnu/jurchens/mongols/hu people LOVED the fancy silks produced by the han chinese. not only was this a key part of diplomacy between the two nations. (surprise! they were not constantly at war, because steppe nomads were not bloodthristy monsters who loved death, but real people engaged in resource competition and territory control). it was also part of the internal politics of steppe culture, e.g., who was favoured by the leader and how valuable gifts were distributed among the nobility. but noooo that would mean thinking of them as real people motivated by complicated things like politics, status and culture within their tribes! and who would watch a show about people doing that? -_- 2) why do their societies revolve around killing and conquest, and have no love for intellectual or artistic pursuits? historically, genghis khan, kublai khan, ect, valued scholars and did everything they could to patronise/kidnap/poach huge numbers of them, and this was key to their tactical success! han chinese engineers were captured, and used to build siege engines to take down the great wall! that portrait of kublai khan you see up there was drawn by the nepalese artist araniko, a child prodigy who was part of the khan's court. does khal drogo have a flock of artists following him around, propagandising his greatness to the world, so everyone knows that he is a man of culture and his rule has legitimacy? no, he burns down villages for fun? cool. cool cool.

3) why are the dothraki portrayed as lawless brigands who are incapable of governing their captured territory, when the mongol-led yuan dynasty managed to conquer and rule over china, and genghis khan was responsible for expanding the silk road, and enforcing such effective law and order over it that it resulted in the pax mongolica, and increased trade between the east and west? is it because they "don't wanna?"' why? are they a monolith? why would they throw away the advantages of all that trade control? are they just "intrinsically incapable of it?" would you care to expand on that?

picture references:

clothing of a Xiongnu chief, 2nd century BCE-1st century CE. Reconstruction by archaeologist A.N. Podushkin, in the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan.[77][78]

Noin-Ula carpet, animal style. 1st century CE.[236]

Xiongnu Leather Robe, Han period, Henan Provincial Museum, Zhengzhou

Belt buckle with animal combat scene, 2nd-1st century BCE, made in North China for the Xiongnu.[267][157]

portrait of Kublai Khan by artist Araniko, drawn shortly after Kublai's death in 1294

[20thcenturystarlet]

New York City ballet production of Midsummer Nights Dream

[thepeelingrenoir]

The fact this isn't a painting is a testament to one of the greatest feats of set design and production I've ever seen.

[thepeelingrenoir]

My god just look at this! The lighting, set design, photography... I've just never seen anything like it.

[sisaloofafump]

This is from 1966 and you can see over a hundred photos on the NYPL digital collections website. It is absolutely gorgeous. These are just a few of my favourites.

Plus Puck's face here:

[mrtechlab]

Learned recently the Artemis II mission is carrying a 1in. x 1in. piece of the canvas used in the Wright brother’s Flyer, oohhh man. I love technology but I also adore beyond everything the sentiment for the past we attach to advancements, because a lot of people think there’s no need to remember the time we could barely figure out plane flight while blasting off to go briefly orbit the moon.

There’s sometimes a mindset of science purely for advancement, the next big thing, which feels both distinctly human and un-human (inhuman? Uhhhh) It’s our nature to go as far as we can, build until we hit something that can actually stop us. Learn and see it all. But we’re also the people that saw shapes in the stars; we have to give it all meaning. Artemis II is only one part of a much larger plan, but by itself it’s still an incredible feat. Every step of the way has meaning to the world, and taking a single square inch of fabric to make us look back is a really nice reminder of all of it.