Time of High Energy, Kins Coalesce
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Lately I have been utterly exhausted. Struggling with my ADHD even on meds, caring for my wife and kids as we've all been sick on and off, and dealing with mental confusion and exhaustion due to high energy all over the place. People have been irritable, myself included. several of my kins have been hitting me shifts all at once to the point that they almost feel like these multiple facets are trying to combine within me and present themselves simultaneously. I chose this fan art that I adored as a bit of an example of this. This piece depicts Link wearing a combination of Fierce Deity and Hero's Shade armors.
The Hero of Time temporarily became the Fierce Deity while in Termina and later became the Hero's Shade who taught the secret sword techniques to the Hero of Twilight.
Link is one of my highest kins. All Links, but especially Hero of Time. Another strong kin is Fierce Deity of Termina who I see as almost like the Terminian counterpart to Lady Hylia. I also have a deep connection to Hero of the Skies and Hero of the Wilds. All of those are cominng together and showing me a new connection. an AU where in at least one life, Link as the hero is Sheikah.
I also have a very elven nature in general. Many types of elves. Tengu is also quite a powerful facet of myself as a follower of the teachings of Sarutahiko no Okami. Connections with Chinese Taoist Qi cultivation as well as Buddhism lead to a feeling of deep connection with Chinese fantasy characters such as Xuanmin from the novel Copper Coins and Lan Wangji from the novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation. All of these are also coalescing into this mix as well and the inability to settle is becoming frustrating. I need to meditate and practice equanimity so I may feel some peace in this time.
Martial arts and energy work are important parts of myself. I especially love the sword as both a weapon and as a spiritual tool. I cannot afford much in the way of a quality blade so I can't have the kinds of collections many have. I also do not wish to have so much unnecessary clutter as well. That is a struggle I'm already dealing with with the things already in my possession. I believe I have myself narrowed down to one blade which will fit all of these facets of myself well, especially as they continue to combine and the shifts fluctuate.
