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Matthew | Design Theorist & Spiritual Occultist

[draculasswife-deactivated202212]

Photography by xXXsheenaxXX on Twitter.

[valtsv]

i don't WANT to live in a society i want to live in a bookstore cafe

[mythwoven]

Alternate universe where I literally just to go to school forever (for free) so I can just learn about art and literature and history and languages for 100 years. No job skills. No credit requirements. No student loans. Just learning.

[occultist-matt]

With everything having been brought to light about the Bible’s corrupt narrative of corrupt-ness and an agenda…how can we follow Christ?

Not in a “I’m leaving my faith” but genuinely, how can we follow Him if all we have is the Bible?

[bedlund]

male nude - gustav klimt (1880) // 9x01 // the dying gladiator - pierre julian (1799) // patroclus - jacques-louis david (1780) // 9x03 // male back with flag - michelangelo (1504)

[soillseach]

[homunculus-argument]

Apparently a part of the reason why farmed bees stay in the beehives that humans build for them is because the farm hives are safer and sturdier. I don't know how a busy Discord server's worth of bugs that only have one brain cell each would logically conclude that the humans protect them from outside threats, illness and parasites, but if I understood right, the bees would be free to move away and build a new nest somewhere else any time they'd want, and they simply choose not to.

You know how in almost every culture, people have some concept of "if I sacrifice something that I made/grew/produced to the Gods, they will ward me and my harvest from evil"?

So, in a way, don't the bees willingly sacrifice a part of their harvest to an entity not only far greater than them, but nearly beyond their comprehension, in exchange for protection against natural forces wildly outside of their own control?

So tell me, beekeepers, what are you to your bees, if not a mildly eldritch God?

[cordyceps-sapiens]

I don’t know about other cultures, but in English folklore, when a beekeeper dies someone has to go out and tell the bees.

[baconmancr]

Imagine you’re a neolithic hunter-gatherer, just hanging out, sacrificing stuff to your god, when a new god you’ve never met before shows up and tells you that your god is dead, it’s not your fault or anything, and maybe a new god will come along to take care of you, maybe not, it’s gonna be touch and go for a while

[fox-sama97]

Apparently in medieval Europe they also whispered secrets to the bees.

So imagine the mildly eldritch God you worship talks to you and tells you secrets, but these secrets make no sense to you and are incomprehensible to understand or even know they are secrets. But your God does make vibrations at you, so thats probably a good thing right??

Also occasionally the Swarm decides there is not enough room in the Hive because the eldritch god didn't take the offering of Honey at their normal time. So enough of a Swarm builds up that the second queen is able to leave without decimating the first Swarm. They are all set to search out a new place that will likely not have your God anymore (but really that's not too much of a struggle, they have abandoned you, that's part of why you've left, even though the first Swarm still holds out hope for their return).

And then, the scouts find another Hive right next to the old Hive. Literally right next to it. So the Queen lands to inspect it and wow, it's a good deal. The area already has enough food to support 2 Hives, so it's a not problem to stay in the area now that they have the space, but...this wasn't here before.

And then you see God, they've come to help the Swarm move to the new Hive and take the offering from the old Hive. Truly this must have been their plan all along

[samyazaz]

In English folklore, you ALSO have to invite your bees to your wedding, and decorate their hive, and leave a slice of cake for them, and also bring your new spouse by to introduce them to the hive straightaway. Imagine your eldritch god doing THAT.

[aqua-regia009]

Detail of “Salvator Mundi” (Original piece attributed to Leonardo da Vinci c.1500) Touched by Clayshaper

[heartsnmagic]

[siir-poesia]

“It’s never too late to start again. 5pm on a thursday can be your new Saturday. You don’t have to wait until the new year to better yourself. Time is an illusion, don’t forget that. Just because you woke up at 1pm, it doesn’t mean you messed your whole day up and that you can’t turn the mood around. It’s never too late to start again !!”

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[filmreel]

Donnie Darko — 2001, dir. Richard Kelly

[klassizismus]

Detail: Diana and Endymion, by Francesco Solimena, 1710

[rjzimmerman]

Why didn’t the national media tell us about the demonstrations by Indigenous People and other climate activists and arrests in DC?

The national media was busy this past week telling us all about Captain Kirk’s 11-minute voyage into space and other nonsense. But it didn’t tell us much, if anything, about the hundreds of arrests of Indigenous People and other climate activists in DC. Why not? Because the protests did not involve the name “trump,” so the stories wouldn’t sell space online or hard copies of newspapers.

During the week of October 11, 585 people were arrested for demonstrating, most in front of the White House. Why? Probably because they didn’t have a permit and were demonstrating on a public sidewalk. So, how many of the thousands of angry right-wing men and women who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, broke into the building, trashed the place and stole stuff, smacked the police and other acts of violence were arrested on that day? Just a handful. The arrests came later, after we all digested what we had just seen. Tells me something. 

Here are some photos of the October 11 event which I saw on my feed from DeSmog Blog. Now we can at least see something, and maybe know a little more. And here are links (here, here and here) to other stores from DeSmog Blog, each with great photos and some interesting videos, including one with a combative granny.

Indigenous women calling for greater climate action in front of the White House. Credit: Julie Dermansky

The People vs. Fossil Fuels rally in front of the White House on October 11. Credit: Julie Dermansky

Casey Camp Horinek, tribal elder and environmental ambassador for Ponca Nation, marching to the White House on October 11. Credit: Julie Dermansky

Climate protesters leave Freedom Square in Washington, D.C., on a march to the White House on October 11. Credit: Julie Dermansky

Protesters in Lafayette Square. Credit: Julie Dermansky

Protesters push back against unsecured barricades after Erica Jones, a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, was pulled away from the crowd in handcuffs. Credit: Julie Dermansky

Tensions grew between protesters and police when Indigenous climate activist Erica Jones of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe was handcuffed in front of the White House. Credit: Julie Dermansky

U.S. Park Police places a climate protester’s hands in zip ties in front of the White House. Credit: Julie Dermansky

Hundred of environmental activists march to the White House from Freedom Plaza in Washington DC. 

Protesters in front of the White House.

Park Police removing a protest banner from a faith group that participated in the second day of protests in front of the White House, before arresting them.

[emigrejukebox-deactivated202010]

Frans Lanting: A baby albatross is weighed in South Georgia, 1989

[the-clever-cupboard]

Correspondence: Birth Trees

Dec 23 to Jan 01: Apple Tree

Jan 02 to Jan 11: Fir Tree

Jan 12 to Jan 24: Elm Tree

Jan 25 to Feb 03: Cypress Tree

Feb 04 to Feb 08: Poplar Tree

Feb 09 to Feb 18: Cedar Tree

Feb 19 to Feb 28: Pine Tree

Feb 29: Poplar Tree

Mar 01 to Mar 10: Weeping Willow Tree

Mar 11 to Mar 20: Lime Tree

Mar 21: Oak Tree

Mar 22 to Mar 31: Hazelnut Tree

Apr 01 to Apr 10: Rowan Tree

Apr 11 to Apr 20: Maple Tree

Apr 21 to Apr 30: Walnut Tree

May 01 to May 14:Poplar Tree

May 15 to May 24: Chestnut Tree

May 25 to Jun 03: Ash Tree

Jun 04 to Jun 13: Hornbeam Tree

Jun 14 to Jun 23: Fig Tree

Jun 24: Birch Tree

Jun 25 to Jul 04: Apple Tree

Jul 05 to Jul 14: Fir Tree

Jul 15 to Jul 25: Elm Tree

Jul 26 to Aug 04: Cypress Tree

Aug 05 to Aug 13: Poplar Tree

Aug 14 to Aug 23: Cedar Tree

Aug 24 to Sep 02: Pine Tree

Sep 03 to Sep 12: Weeping Willow Tree

Sep 13 to Sep 22: Lime Tree

Sep 23: Olive Tree

Sep 24 to Oct 03: Hazelnut Tree

Oct 04 to Oct 13: Rowan Tree

Oct 14 to Oct 23: Maple Tree

Oct 24 to Nov 11: Walnut Tree

Nov 12 to Nov 21: Chestnut Tree

Nov 22 to Dec 01: Ash Tree

Dec 02 to Dec 11: Hornbeam Tree

Dec 12 to Dec 21: Fig Tree

Dec 22: Beech Tree

Apple Tree Love Of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.

Ash Tree Ambition Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.

Beech Tree Creative Has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)

Birch Tree Inspiration Vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

Cedar Tree Confidence Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

Chestnut Tree Honesty Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

Cypress Tree Faithfulness Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.

Elm Tree Noble-mindedness Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

Fig Tree Sensibility Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

Fir Tree Mysterious Extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, discontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree Extraordinary Charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

Hornbeam Tree Good Taste Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgement in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

Lime Tree Doubt Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labor, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.

Maple Tree Independence of Mind No ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

Oak Tree Brave Robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

Olive Tree Wisdom Loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree Particular Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

Poplar Tree Uncertainty Looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Rowan Tree Sensitivity Full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree Passion Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

Weeping Willow Melancholy Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

[antiquariant]

starting the week with a little study session at the library, borrowing some books and walking around the campus in soft rain. 🧦🕰☕️🎞

[antonio-m]

‘Saint Sebastian Sculpture’ by Bernardo Falcome ( 1620–1697). Italian-Swiss Baroque sculptor. Scalzi Church, Venice, IT. marble