#signposts

[frenchy-lu]

I was wondering why this NPC had such a different voice. Thanks that signpost for the super neat info!

[hansdurrer]

Santa Cruz do Sul, Brasil, 23 Janeiro 2025

[aisphotostuff]

Kirkby Thore Cumbria by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Kirkby Thore is a small village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, historically it was in the historic county of Westmorland. It is close to the Lake District national park and the Cumbrian Pennines. The market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is about 5 mi away, and the larger town of Penrith is about 8 miles. The village lies between the Pennines to the east and is skirted by the River Eden, with the Lake District to the west.

[fayrobertsuk]

Okay listen, because nothing was ever going to prepare me for this, but when I first came out*, I had no idea what a profound effect that was going to have on other people.

I thought I was braced for the bad stuff, how some people’s fear about what your simple existence means can dampen, darken, and corrode your joy, your sense of safety. I wasn’t prepared for the scale of that, but that’s not what this post is about.

I had no fucking clue that my existence as a queer person taking up space could mean so much joy and relief for others. And I was utterly unprepared for how that has only increased as I’ve aged, and as the world has become more connected. Eventually, a young trans man explained it to me, saying that seeing me just... living, 30 years older than him, brought him hope, a model for the future, that there was a future, for the first time. Several others chimed in to say the same and I felt airless for a dizzying second. I hadn’t been able to really understand, until that point, why various younger queer folk would thank me on Twitter, call me and others like me icons. We’d shrug: We’re just... being, we’d say. Exactly, they’d reply.

I thought that things were easier for young, queer folk now. That they have more access to information and vocabulary and acceptance than we did, growing up. Hell, I might never have worked out my gender stuff if younger folk weren’t out there being loud about their pronouns, breaking down microlabels, and sharing their feelings about their existence.

And that’s also true, but being visibly queer, and over 30, and it not being a tragedy? That gives people enormous hope. That’s a landmark to reach, a future to picture yourself in. My life is nowhere near perfect, but it exists.

And heavens, it’s good to know that these proliferating silver hairs and wrinkles are beautiful signs for those who long for the decades’ stretch between now and then.

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(*still not quite realising that it’s something you do again and again, and sometimes additionally, if - like me - you find yourself going “oh, and this thing too”)

[freelychiefearthquake]

The Spiritual Implications of Synchronicity and Omens Divine Messages

The Spiritual Implications of Synchronicity and Omens Divine MessagesBad omens and ill omens are old-world expressions referring to mysterious, strange phenomena. The spiritual implications of synchronicity and omens are not well known. Could these divine messages be more significant than we realize? In the modern world, magic can hide within the ordinary. Omens and synchronicities help us decode the messages concealed in mysterious, strange phenomena. Many people experience these strange moments or sudden insights. Yet, they rarely recognize their significance, missing out on their true value. The psychologist Carl Jung coined the term synchronicity. He refers to it as meaningful coincidences that defy logical explanation. The term Omen is common in many indigenous cultural traditions. This article delves into the spiritual implications of synchronicity and omens divine messages. It explores how these phenomena serve as messages that guide, warn, and inspire us on our spiritual journeys. By understanding these signs, we can uncover their hidden meanings.

Mysterious Strange Phenomena

People have long sought to understand how the eureka or déjà vu experience works. Almost everyone has experienced it. The feeling that you are reliving a situation. Let's take a more in-depth look at this subject. What is an Omen? The exact origins of the word Omen are unknown. It is an interesting term with morpheme links to several languages. We can trace the word Omen to the Greek word Oiomai. This word has several derivations: I suppose, I think, and I believe. The word Omen is also linked to the Latin word Audire, which means to hear.

[epestrefe]

Φωτογραφία από τις ταμπέλες των διοδίων του Ισθμού-1969

[titoocombe]

Archives 2018-2021

Highlands, Scotland

[mings]

Scenes from the trail - signed edition.

Trundling about with Bailey again. Beautiful day. Not a soul to be seen. Startled a red grouse & a couple of Roe deer. Soundtrack by skylarks and willow warblers. Spring is definitely sprung.

Apart from the gorgeous views out on top, here's a selection of finger post signs that forest trust created for our visitors. Try getting your tongue around some of those place names...